TEAS 7 - Reading and ELU

Question 1

Ambivalent

Answer 1

having mixed feelings or

contradictory ideas about something

Question 2

Exacerbate

Answer 2

to make (a problem, bad situation, or negative feeling) worse

Question 3

Stereotype

Answer 3

a fixed, widely held BELIEF about a particular group of people or things.

these beliefs are over-generalized; when we stereotype someone or something, we are drawing the conclusion that this person or thing possesses an entire range of characteristics we assume all members of that group have.

Question 4

Almanac

Answer 4

contains information

related to the calendar, as well as changes in climate and

other environmental phenomena

Question 5

Indignant

Answer 5

angered at something unjust or wrong

Question 6

corroborate

Answer 6

confirm or give support to (a statement, theory, or finding)

Question 7

Extant

Answer 7

in existence or available

Question 8

Ameliorate

Answer 8

to make something better, more bearable

Question 9

Enumerate

Answer 9

to count or itemize all items separately, like a list

Question 10

Diatribe

Answer 10

sharp criticism, a verbal attack

Question 11

Trite

Answer 11

overused

Question 12

Conscientious

Answer 12

dutiful, trustworthy, and honorable

Question 13

Dubious

Answer 13

questionable

Question 14

Obfuscate

Answer 14

to hinder

Question 15

Eschew

Answer 15

to avoid

Question 16

Conciliatory

Answer 16

to be diplomatic or focused on reconciling or peace-making