unit 9

Question 1

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Answer 1

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Question 2

analytic

Answer 2

adj. If something is analytic’ it is related to logic and reasoning. The analytic article criticized the new plan and presented one of its own.

Question 3

area

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n. An area is a reasonably large place. He was very familiar with the local area.

Question 4

bachelor

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n. A bachelor is an unmarried man. Since he was a bachelor’ Jason did his shopping by himself.

Question 5

cognitive

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adj. If something is cognitive’ it is related to learning and knowing things. After her physical examination’ her cognitive skills were tested.

Question 6

collision

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n. A collision is the act of two things hitting into each another. The collision between the two cars created a loud noise.

Question 7

competent

Answer 7

adj. If someone is competent’ they are able to think or act successfully. Competent employees are much better than unknowledgeable ones.

Question 8

diploma

Answer 8

n. A diploma is a certificate proving that someone has completed their studies. After four years of college’ Mary finally had a diploma.

Question 9

excel

Answer 9

excel is related to excellent v. To excel at a subject or activity means to be very good at it. Jenny excels at playing the piano.

Question 10

geology

Answer 10

n. Geology is the study of the Earth’s natural structures and how they change. Because he studied geology’ he knew how the mountains were formed.

Question 11

integral

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adj. Something that is integral is an important part of the whole. She is an integral member of our team.

Question 12

intellect

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n. An intellect is a person’s ability to understand things easily. She was known for her quick and strong intellect as well as her beauty.

Question 13

job

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n. Your job is the work you do to earn money. He now has a high-paying job.

Question 14

keen

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adj. If someone is keen’ they are intelligent. Only a keen student could have solved that math problem.

Question 15

minimum

Answer 15

adj. The minimum is the smallest amount. What is the minimum temperature in winter in this area?

Question 16

psychology

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n. Psychology involves the study of how the brain affects our thought and actions. The psychology of seeing is a fascinating subject.

Question 17

radioactive

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adj. If something is radioactive’ then it lets out’ or is related to’ radiation. Radioactive states can be very bad for anyone’s health.

Question 18

relativity

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n. Relativity is a set of ideas about time and space developed by Albert Einstein. Relativity teaches that light travels at the same speed throughout the universe.

Question 19

Osociology

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n. Sociology is the study of human society’ its organizations’ and problems. Sociology teaches that people’s problems are a result of their society.

Question 20

theoretical

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adj. If something is theoretical’ it is based on theory rather than experience. His conclusion was only theoretical and not meant to be publicized.

Question 21

weak

Answer 21

adj. If someone is weak’ they are not strong and healthy. She is still weak after the illness.