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Select the opposite of the underlined word in the sentence.
The nurse noted that the child had a concave chest.
What meaning does the underlined word have in the sentence?
The nurse assisted the physician in removing the cast from the patient's arm.
Which word describes a dog that behaves well and listens to its owner?
What word describes a trip to Hawaii that a vacationer felt was too short?
Which word describes a person who shows a keen interest in golf by owning custom golf clubs and living on a golf course?
Apathetic
Avid
Fretful
Listless
Correct Answer: B. Avid
Explanation:
Avid describes someone who is very enthusiastic or passionate about something. A person who owns custom golf clubs and chooses to live on a golf course demonstrates strong interest and excitement—making avid the best word to describe them.
Why the Other Options Are Incorrect:
A. Apathetic
Apathetic means showing little or no interest or enthusiasm, which is the opposite of the scenario described.
C. Fretful
Fretful means irritable or worried, not passionate or enthusiastic about an activity.
D. Listless
Listless means lacking energy or enthusiasm, which contradicts the active interest shown in golf by the individual.
Select the meaning of the underlined word in the sentence.
The medication was intended to constrict the pupils.
Choose the correct word to use in the blank.
The patient made a ___________ of arranging the food on his plate.
Which word means to suggest, to hint, to express indirectly?
Select the meaning of the underlined word in the sentence.
She gave her consent for her son's surgical procedure.
Power of attorney
Approval to continue
Regular pint of blood to the blood bank
Acknowledgement of understanding
Correct Answer: B. Approval to continue
Explanation:
Consent in this context means giving permission or approval for something to happen—in this case, a surgical procedure. It indicates that the mother authorized the healthcare team to proceed.
Why the Other Options Are Incorrect:
A. Power of attorney
This refers to a legal document giving someone the authority to act on another's behalf. It's broader and more formal than simply giving consent for a procedure.
C. Regular pint of blood to the blood bank
This describes a blood donation, which is unrelated to the meaning of consent in the context of medical approval.
D. Acknowledgement of understanding
While understanding is part of informed consent, simply acknowledging understanding is not the same as giving permission to proceed.
Which word pertains to motion or movement?
Kinetic
Kilogram
Keratosis
Kilocalorie
Correct Answer: A. Kinetic
Explanation:
Kinetic comes from the Greek word kinesis, meaning movement. It directly relates to motion or the energy an object has due to its movement (kinetic energy). In both physics and general usage, kinetic pertains to anything involving or resulting from motion.
Why the Other Options Are Incorrect:
B. Kilogram
A kilogram is a unit of mass, not motion. It measures weight, not movement or energy.
C. Keratosis
Keratosis refers to a skin condition involving thickening or growth of the outer skin layer. It’s a medical term unrelated to movement.
D. Kilocalorie
A kilocalorie is a unit of energy commonly used in measuring food energy. While related to energy, it does not specifically refer to motion like kinetic does.
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