ASVAB WORD KNOWLEDGE TEST QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 100% PASS

ASVAB WORD KNOWLEDGE TEST QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 100% PASS “A square has how many sides? - CORRECT ANSWER 4" "A train goes twice as fast downhill as it can go uphill, and 2/3 as fast uphill as it can go on level ground. If it goes 120 mph downhill, how long will it take to travel 45 miles on flat land? - CORRECT ANSWER 1/2 hour" "Jamie just bought two boxes. The first box is square, with each side measuring 10 units, and is 4 units high. The second box is rectangular and has twice the volume of the square box. If the height of the second box is 5 units, and the width is 10 units, what is the length of the second box? - CORRECT ANSWER 16 units" "Each August, a restaurant's rent is adjusted to the cost of living index. The rent has been 1,550 a month, and the cost of living index for this August was 3.7%. What is the new rent per month? - CORRECT ANSWER $1,607.35" "There are 9 red and 6 green marbles in a bag. A child reaches in the bag and randomly takes one marble. What is the probability pf that child getting a green marble? - CORRECT ANSWER .66" "Before being painted, a concrete play area was marked off into squares and then into triangles. For the square shown, what is the area of the triangular part labeled XYZ? - CORRECT ANSWER 32sqft" "if the population of a certain city increased 25% in 2 years, the new population was what percent of the old? - CORRECT ANSWER 125%" "a printing press will print 6,000 copies in 20 minutes. a second press can print 15,000 copies in 60 minutes. how many more copies per minute will the faster press print than the slower press? - CORRECT ANSWER 3,000" "Debra and Ian shared in a $1,000,000 estate. If Ian received 125,000, and Debra the rest, what fraction of the estate did Debra receive? - CORRECT ANSWER 7/8" "Small most nearly means - CORRECT ANSWER a little" "Prestige most nearly means - CORRECT ANSWER status" "we will long remember our perilous journey - CORRECT ANSWER hazardous" "Inept most nearly means - CORRECT ANSWER silly" "Oppressive most nearly means - CORRECT ANSWER painful" ""Complexity" most nearly means - CORRECT ANSWER intricacy" "Nurture most nearly means - CORRECT ANSWER cultivate" "void most nearly means - CORRECT ANSWER empty" "Fervently most nearly means - CORRECT ANSWER passionately" "4x+12=0 - CORRECT ANSWER -3" "what is 5x times (3x^2-5)? - CORRECT ANSWER 15x^3-25x" "what is the area of a parallelogram if its length is x+4 and its height is x+3? - CORRECT ANSWER x^2+7x+12" "Simplify 3/5x+x - CORRECT ANSWER 8/5x" "Graphs of the following equations are straight lines except? - CORRECT ANSWER y=x^2+3" "the hypotnuse of a right triangle has a length of 14 units and a side that is 9 units long. which equation can be used to find the length of the remaining side? - CORRECT ANSWER x^2=14^2+9^2" "the factors of 2x^2+xy-3y^2 are - CORRECT ANSWER (2x+3y)(x-y)" "what is the area of a triangle with a base of 8 feet and a height of 4 feet? - CORRECT ANSWER 16 square feet" "the reciprocal of 3-1/5 is - CORRECT ANSWER 5/16" "If 4/3x3/4=5k, then k=? - CORRECT ANSWER 1/5" "what does the abbreviation AC stand for? - CORRECT ANSWER alternating current" "in making permanent electronic connections, use - CORRECT ANSWER soldering iron" "When current flow is interrupted by a blown fuse, the circuit becomes? - CORRECT ANSWER open" "a standard multimeter does NOT measure - CORRECT ANSWER frequency" "this is a symbol for a - CORRECT ANSWER transformer" "utility company power lines carry what kind of current? - CORRECT ANSWER alternating" "when measuring resistance with an ohmmeter, - CORRECT ANSWER Disconnect power" "in this schematic, the total resistance is - CORRECT ANSWER 100ohms" "electrical current flowing from one component to the next is an example of what kind of circuit? - CORRECT ANSWER open" "When wire conductors are coated with solder, the process is called? - CORRECT ANSWER tinning" "in order to make an electric current flow, it is necessary to have - CORRECT ANSWER an ammeter" "a device that converts sound waves to electric current is a - CORRECT ANSWER transistor" "Wires are joined together with solder to ensure - CORRECT ANSWER Maximum voltage" "which of the following can NOT be used to store an electrical charge? - CORRECT ANSWER fuse" "which of the following is a type of resistance in an AC transformer circuit? - CORRECT ANSWER impedance" "the type of electricity used to power a car radio is typically - CORRECT ANSWER DC" "to properly turn wood stock, one should use a - CORRECT ANSWER lathe" "the best saw for accurately cutting 3 inches off the length of a 2 x 8 x 18-inch piece of lumber is a - CORRECT ANSWER radial arm sawt" "Gear A is the driving gear. If all the teeth are shoot off of Gear B, which gears will turn? - CORRECT ANSWER gears A and C" "a series of 4 gears (W,X,Y,Z) is driven by pulley V and a belt. if V turns in the direction shown, which gears will rotate clockwise? - CORRECT ANSWER Y and X" "a box sits on a smooth table. 3 strings are attached to the box, each having a weight of 10 Ibs. attached to the other end. the box will move in direction - CORRECT ANSWER D" "4 weights are tied together and hung from the ceiling. what will be the tension in the cord at the point labeled X? - CORRECT ANSWER 60 pounds" "the illustration shows a water tank that is made of wood planks and reinforced metal hoops. why are the hoops closer together near the bottom of the tank? - CORRECT ANSWER the water pressure pushing against the sides of the tank is greater near the bottom" "Spaces are placed between slabs of concrete in city sidewalks to? - CORRECT ANSWER allow for expansion and contraction" "is it true that frictional forces... - CORRECT ANSWER only operate in vertical directions" "This drive pulley always turn - CORRECT ANSWER Faster than pulley A or C but not pulley B" "a belt passes over a drum and its ends are connected to springs. if the drum rotates in the direction shown and there is friction between the drum and the belt, then - CORRECT ANSWER spring 1 will get shorter, and spring 2 longer" "a spring will compress 1 inch for every 50 pounds of force that is applied to it. how much force is needed to compress the same spring 10 inches? - CORRECT ANSWER 500 Ibs" "As part A moves to the left, gear C will turn - CORRECT ANSWER C. first in direction 1 and then in direction 2" "a spring is compressed against a wall by a wooden block that has a force applied to it. if the force is removed from the block, - CORRECT ANSWER the block of wood will move to the right" "the illustration shows an example of... - CORRECT ANSWER an inclined plane" "what would you tell the person who is trying to loosen the rusty nut with the wrench? - CORRECT ANSWER move your hand farther from the nut" abdicate - CORRECT ANSWER to give up a position, right, or power" "aberration - CORRECT ANSWER a departure from what is normal, usual, or expected, typically one that is unwelcome" "abhorrent - CORRECT ANSWER Very repugnant; hateful." "abide - CORRECT ANSWER to act in accordance with" "abrasive - CORRECT ANSWER (adj.) causing irritation, harsh; grinding or wearing down; (n.) a substance used to smooth or polish" "abstain - CORRECT ANSWER restrain oneself from doing or enjoying something" "abundance - CORRECT ANSWER a great or plentiful amount." "abysmal - CORRECT ANSWER extremely bad" "accredited - CORRECT ANSWER officially authorized or recognized; provided with credentials" "activism - CORRECT ANSWER the policy or action of using vigorous campaigning to bring about political or social change." "admire - CORRECT ANSWER to regard with wonder, pleasure, or approval" "admonish - CORRECT ANSWER (v.) to caution or advise against something; to scold mildly; to remind of a duty" "adroit - CORRECT ANSWER skillful, expert in the use of the hands or mind" "affable - CORRECT ANSWER friendly, good-natured, or easy to talk to" "affirm - CORRECT ANSWER to state or assert positively" "affuent - CORRECT ANSWER rich, wealthy" "aggregate - CORRECT ANSWER Gathered into a whole; total" "ailment - CORRECT ANSWER an illness, typically a minor one" "alternate - CORRECT ANSWER to go back and forth; change from one thing to another" "amass - CORRECT ANSWER (v.) to bring together, collect, gather, especially for oneself; to come together, assemble" "amenable - CORRECT ANSWER ready or willing to answer, act, agree, or yield; open to influence, persuasion, or advice; agreeable; submissive; tractable" "ancestral - CORRECT ANSWER descended or claimed from ancestors" "annotate - CORRECT ANSWER comment; make explanatory notes" "anomaly - CORRECT ANSWER deviation from what is normal" "apathetic - CORRECT ANSWER showing or feeling no interest, enthusiasm, or concern" "apex - CORRECT ANSWER (n.) the highest point, tip" "caustic - CORRECT ANSWER capable of burning, corroding, or destroying living tissue" "cavity - CORRECT ANSWER hollow space" "cede - CORRECT ANSWER to yield or formally surrender to another" "celebrated - CORRECT ANSWER to be renowned or- well-known" "cellar - CORRECT ANSWER a room below ground level in a house, typically one used for storing wine or coal." "chalet - CORRECT ANSWER a kind of farmhouse, low and with wide eaves, common in Alpine regions." "chastise - CORRECT ANSWER to discipline , especially by corporal punishment" "chronic - CORRECT ANSWER continuing for a long time" "clamour - CORRECT ANSWER loud noise" "cladestine - CORRECT ANSWER characterized by, done in, or executed with secrecy or concealment, especially for purposes of subversion or deception; private or surreptitious" "cleft - CORRECT ANSWER a space or opening made by cleavage, a split" "coalesce - CORRECT ANSWER to come together" "coddle - CORRECT ANSWER pamper; fuss over; indulge" "cohabit - CORRECT ANSWER To live with an unrelated person—typically a romantic partner—to whom one is not married." "Coherence - CORRECT ANSWER the quality of being logical and consistent" "coil - CORRECT ANSWER a connected series of spirals or rings into which a rope or the like is wound" "collude - CORRECT ANSWER to act together through secret understanding, especially with evil or harmful intent" "commerce - CORRECT ANSWER an interchange of goods or commodities, especially on a large scale between different countries (foreign commerce) or between different parts of the same country (domestic commerce) trade; business." "complacent - CORRECT ANSWER self-satisfied; overly content" "complement - CORRECT ANSWER a thing that completes or brings to perfection" "compliant - CORRECT ANSWER yielding; submissive" "composed - CORRECT ANSWER to be calm" "compromise - CORRECT ANSWER to settle differences" "conceited - CORRECT ANSWER excessively proud of oneself; vain" "concise - CORRECT ANSWER brief and to the point" "concoct - CORRECT ANSWER (v.) to prepare by combining ingredients, make up (as a dish); to devise, invent, fabricate" "concur - CORRECT ANSWER to agree" "condolence - CORRECT ANSWER an expression of sympathy" "confectionery - CORRECT ANSWER (n) sweets / candy, chocolate, etc." "confront - CORRECT ANSWER (v.) to meet face-to-face, especially as a challenge; come to grips with" "congestion - CORRECT ANSWER An overcrowding; a clogging" "conscientious - CORRECT ANSWER controlled by or done according to one's inner sense of what is right" "consent - CORRECT ANSWER to permit, approve, or agree" "consolidate - CORRECT ANSWER (v.) to combine, unite; to make solid or firm" "Wary most nearly means - CORRECT ANSWER Careful" "Impair most nearly means - CORRECT ANSWER Weaken" "Ravage most nearly means - CORRECT ANSWER Devastate" "Evasive most nearly means - CORRECT ANSWER Secretive" "Perpetual most nearly means - CORRECT ANSWER Enduring" "Chide most nearly means - CORRECT ANSWER Scold" "Variable - CORRECT ANSWER Shifting" What is the Kuiper belt? - CORRECT ANSWER a region of the solar system beginning just beyond the orbit of Neptune that contains many icy comets" "What organ produces bile? - CORRECT ANSWER liver" "What is the name of the two largest veins in the body - CORRECT ANSWER vena cavae" "In the metric system the basic unit of length is the - CORRECT ANSWER Meter" "What type of star is the sun - CORRECT ANSWER yellow dwarf" "When light bends due to passing through a medium, this bending is referred to as _________ - CORRECT ANSWER Refraction" "Define capillaries - CORRECT ANSWER The smallest blood vessels, which deliver oxygenated blood to the body's tissues" "Identify the value and abbreviation of Deka - CORRECT ANSWER base times 10, symbolized by da" "The hottest and uppermost layer of Earth's atmosphere is the ________ - CORRECT ANSWER Mantle" "Define Trachea - CORRECT ANSWER The windpipe--the passageway from the throat to the lungs" "which blood type is the universal donor - CORRECT ANSWER O" "Above the stratosphere is the - CORRECT ANSWER Mesosphere" "What role do ribosomes play in eukaryotic cells? - CORRECT ANSWER Produces protein" "Variants of genes is known as - CORRECT ANSWER alleles" "In a third class lever, where is the fulcrum and where is the force applied - CORRECT ANSWER The fulcrum is positioned near one end of the lever, and an upward force is applied to the middle of the lever." "What unit is used to express torque - CORRECT ANSWER newton meter or the foot pound" "What unit is used to express kinetic or potential energy, and what does that unit represent? - CORRECT ANSWER Joules, Kg x m^2 / s^2" "Is torque directly or inversely proportional to the distance from the center of rotation to the point where the force acts? - CORRECT ANSWER Directly" "Define sublimation - CORRECT ANSWER solid to gas" "What are some minerals that are required for proper nutrition - CORRECT ANSWER calcium, magnesium and iron" "The process by which a cell divides into two daughter cells is called - CORRECT ANSWER Mitosis" "Define Genotype - CORRECT ANSWER genetic makeup of an organism" "Gametes are called - CORRECT ANSWER haploids" "Identify the value and abbreviation of this metric system prefix: Kilo - CORRECT ANSWER Base x 1000" "each row of the periodic table is called a(n) _________ - CORRECT ANSWER Period" "When an acid reacts with a base, what compounds are formed? - CORRECT ANSWER Water and Salt" "are animals that eat other organisms - CORRECT ANSWER consumers" "rock is formed when existing rock material is altered by changes in temperature, pressure, or other processes - CORRECT ANSWER Metamorphic" "a ______ is used to increase or decrease voltage in a circuit - CORRECT ANSWER Transformer" "Induction is measured in ___. - CORRECT ANSWER Henries" "If multiple loads are connected in a series circuit, how is the overall resistance of the circuit calculated? - CORRECT ANSWER Rtot = R1 + R2 + R3" "Define electrical power - CORRECT ANSWER Electrical power is the amount of energy delivered to and used by an electric circuit" "A _____ is used to raise or lower current in a circuit - CORRECT ANSWER Resistor" "A ______ is a thing wire that melts when current exceeds a certain amount - CORRECT ANSWER Fuse" "If one battery's terminal supplies greater voltage than that of another battery, the first battery terminal has more - CORRECT ANSWER Electrons" "Resistance is measured in - CORRECT ANSWER Ohms" "Voltage and current are directly/indirectly proportional - CORRECT ANSWER Directly" "aside from oxyacetylene welding, the other major type of welding is ________ - CORRECT ANSWER Electric arc welding" "______ pliers are used for cutting and bending heavy-gauge wire - CORRECT ANSWER Lineman" "Locking pliers are also known as - CORRECT ANSWER vise-grip pliers" "binding surfaces together with a molten metal alloy is called - CORRECT ANSWER soldering" "A ____ saw is used for making fine, straight cuts - CORRECT ANSWER back saw" "which are used for finer finishing ---- rasps or files? - CORRECT ANSWER Files" "What type of screwdriver would be used with a screw with this type of head? - CORRECT ANSWER Robertson screwdriver" "What type of saw is used for cutting metal? - CORRECT ANSWER hacksaw" "_______ calipers measure the exterior dimensions of an object; ________ calipers measure interior dimensions - CORRECT ANSWER Outside, Inside" "Oxyacetylene welding uses a torch fueled by a mixture of ______ and _______ - CORRECT ANSWER Oxygen and Acetylene" "_________ protect other car parts from the energy produced by the up and down movement of the wheels - CORRECT ANSWER Shock absorbers" "the high-voltage winding in a car's ignition system is called the _______ - CORRECT ANSWER Secondary coil winding" "What does a crankshaft do? - CORRECT ANSWER A crankshaft converts the linear motion of the piston into rotary motion." "Why is a coolant recovery reservoir necessary? - CORRECT ANSWER To capture overflow when the radiator pressure cap valve opens" "What are the two major types of engine cooling systems? - CORRECT ANSWER Air- cooling and water cooling" "The ____ is the main component of the charging system and converts mechanical energy into electrical energy - CORRECT ANSWER Alternator" "______ send data to a car's computer; ____ receive commands from a car's computer - CORRECT ANSWER Sensors; Actuators" "The AC electricity produced by the alternator is converted to DC by the _______ - CORRECT ANSWER rectifier" "What happens in an engine's oil pain - CORRECT ANSWER Oil drips from various engine parts into the pan and gets picked up by the oil tube and sent back to the oil pump" "What is the common distinction between screw and a bolt? - CORRECT ANSWER A screw has a round head and indentation and a bolt has a square head" "________ thread onto bolts to clamp assemblies together. - CORRECT ANSWER Nuts" "The UNC and UNF classifications define fasteners based on which measure? - CORRECT ANSWER Number of threads per inch" "A hacksaw is made to cut on the ______ stroke. - CORRECT ANSWER forward" "Why is the diameter of a fastener critical to a task? - CORRECT ANSWER Determines the size of the hole" "Before soldering an electrical connection, it is wise to make a(n) ________ connection. - CORRECT ANSWER Mechanical connection" "A welder will require more electric current if either the ____ or the ____ is larger. - CORRECT ANSWER Pieces being welded; Electrode in use" "Why must welders wear helmets and protective clothing? - CORRECT ANSWER Protection from Ultraviolet" "Metal inert gas welding is also known as ______ welding - CORRECT ANSWER Wire feed welding" "When would a technician use adjustable joint pliers? - CORRECT ANSWER When large diameter objects must be gripped together" "Capacitive reactance is measured in ___. - CORRECT ANSWER Ohms" "When silicon's crystalline structure is doped with a five-electron element, the silicon crystal becomes a(n) _____ material. - CORRECT ANSWER N-type" "The ______ is a solid state device that has revolutionized the construction of electronic devices - CORRECT ANSWER Transistor" "Identify this symbol: - CORRECT ANSWER galvanometer" "Why are transformers especially useful in the transmission of electricity from power plants to residences? - CORRECT ANSWER It is more efficient to transmit high voltage electricity" "How can the magnetic field formed by a current-carrying wire be strengthened? - CORRECT ANSWER By winding the wire into a coil around a ferrous core" "If multiple loads are connected in a series circuit, how is the overall voltage of the circuit calculated? - CORRECT ANSWER Vtot = V1 + V2 + V3" "What is the formula for electrical power - CORRECT ANSWER Power = current + voltage" "How would you increase the mechanical advantage of a second class lever - CORRECT ANSWER By moving the object to be lifted closer to the fulcrum or making the lever longer" "How would you increase the mechanical advantage of a first-class lever - CORRECT ANSWER By increasing the ratio of the distance between the force and the fulcrum to the distance between the fulcrum and the object to be lifted" "If a smaller gear drives a large gear, the large gear will turn with a ______ speed than the small gear, but _____ will be increased - CORRECT ANSWER Slower; Torque" "a ramp is a type of ________ - CORRECT ANSWER inclined plane" "What is the common term for electrical potential difference or electromotive force? - CORRECT ANSWER Voltage" "Why is copper used as a conductor more frequently than is silver or aluminum - CORRECT ANSWER Copper is much less expensive and lower resistance than aluminum" "Current will flow only if it can follow a(n) ___ circuit. - CORRECT ANSWER Closed circuit" "A circuit with only one path is a ______ circuit - CORRECT ANSWER series circuit" "Why are parallel circuits usually superior to series circuits? - CORRECT ANSWER If a path breaks it'll still maintain a closed circuit" "What is the equation for frequency - CORRECT ANSWER Frequency = 1/time period" "A convex mirror _ light waves; a convex lens _ light waves. - CORRECT ANSWER Diverges; Converges" "The state of matter occurring at lower temperature is the _____ state - CORRECT ANSWER Solid state" "An acid gives up _____ charged hydrogen ions when dissolved in water. - CORRECT ANSWER positively charged ion" "A type of matter is classified as an element when _____ - CORRECT ANSWER it cannot be separated into different types of matter by ordinary chemical methods" "The speed of light in a vacuum is approximately _____ meters per second - CORRECT ANSWER 300 million meters per second" "Identify this symbol: - CORRECT ANSWER On/off switch" "What is the formula for ohms law - CORRECT ANSWER V = IR (Voltage = Current x Resistance)" "if an element's atoms have valence shells that are more than half full of electrons, that element is a(n) _________ - CORRECT ANSWER insulator" "Identify this symbol: - CORRECT ANSWER Diode" "When a current is passed through a wire coiled around a ferrous material, the result is a(n) _____. - CORRECT ANSWER electromagnet" "Do household electrical outlets in North America use AC or DC current? - CORRECT ANSWER AC" "What does an electrical ground do? - CORRECT ANSWER ground provides a low resistance path to guide excess electrical energy away from panels and loads" "If an element' atoms have valence shells that are less than half full of electrons , that element is a(n) - CORRECT ANSWER Conductor" "The conversion of AC to DC is called - CORRECT ANSWER rectification" "What is the most likely cause of engine "knock"? - CORRECT ANSWER The air-fuel mixture explodes rather than burns, often due to a lean air-fuel mixture." "What is the function of the radiator - CORRECT ANSWER To transmit heat from the coolant to the outside air" "What is the optimal range of pressure in a cooling system? - CORRECT ANSWER 9 to 16 psi" "When the thermostat is _____, coolant does not pass through the radiator. - CORRECT ANSWER Closed" "What are the two main component of engine oil? - CORRECT ANSWER Base oil; additive package" "Which are of the engine is most reliant on lubrication? - CORRECT ANSWER The reciprocating assembly" "The most common type of fuel injection systems are ____ and _____ - CORRECT ANSWER Multiport fuel injection; Direct injection" "What parts have been eliminated in coil-on-plug ignition systems? - CORRECT ANSWER Spark plug wires" "What is the basic function of the drivetrain system? - CORRECT ANSWER Transmit power from the engine to the wheels" "Power is defined as _____ and measured in ______ - CORRECT ANSWER The rate of work is performed; watts" "the term ____ refers to the total of various pushes and pulls acting on an object - CORRECT ANSWER Net force" "What is inertia? - CORRECT ANSWER The tendency of an object to resist a change in motion" "Acceleration due to gravity approximately _____ meters per second , not counting air resistance - CORRECT ANSWER 9.8 meters per second" "What is the formula for work? - CORRECT ANSWER work = force x displacement" "What is the formula for momentum? - CORRECT ANSWER p=mv" "Rewrite the formula for momentum in order to solve for mass. - CORRECT ANSWER m = p/v" "What is the formula for power? - CORRECT ANSWER P = w/t" "______ energy is the energy possessed by a moving object - CORRECT ANSWER Kinetic energy" "What is the formula for converting a temperature expressed in degrees celsius into a temp expressed in fahrenheit? - CORRECT ANSWER 9/5C + 32" "Each column of the periodic table is called - CORRECT ANSWER group" "In the metric system the basic unit of volume is the - CORRECT ANSWER Liter" "On the Richter scale. an earthquake of magnitude 2 is _____ times greater than earthquake of magnitude 1 - CORRECT ANSWER Ten" "The ratio by whcih light is slowed when passing through a medium is referred to as the medium's ______ - CORRECT ANSWER refractive index" "When heat is transferred through direct contact between two objects, this known as - CORRECT ANSWER Conduction" "The ____ part of the brain controls balance and muscle coordination - CORRECT ANSWER Cerebellum" "Primary consumers are also known as - CORRECT ANSWER herbivores" "In the metric system, the basic unit of mass or weight is the _____ - CORRECT ANSWER gram" "Identify the value and abbreviation of this metric system prefix: Deci - CORRECT ANSWER Base x 0.1" "When two atoms bond by sharing an electron a ______ bond is formed - CORRECT ANSWER Covalent" "the ________ carries sperm from the testes to the penis by way of the _______ - CORRECT ANSWER Vas deferens; prostate" "Prokaryotic cells are defined as cells that do not have a(n) - CORRECT ANSWER Nucleus" "Define gamete - CORRECT ANSWER reproductive cell" "When water is evaporated from the leaves of plants, this is known as _____ - CORRECT ANSWER Transpiration" "What type of clouds produce precipitation - CORRECT ANSWER stratus and cumulus" "Which blood type is the universal recipient? - CORRECT ANSWER Type AB" "The ______ is the portion of the brain that controls involuntary actions such as breathing - CORRECT ANSWER Medulla" "Name the three ways heat can be transferred form one object or medium to another - CORRECT ANSWER Conduction, Convection, radiation" "Water freezes at _____ kelvin - CORRECT ANSWER 273" "What role does pepsin play in the body - CORRECT ANSWER Pepsin breaks down proteins in the stomach" "a ____ lens curves outwards; a _____ lens curves inwards - CORRECT ANSWER Convex; Concave" "when a gas changes to a liquid, this process is known as ______ - CORRECT ANSWER Condensation" "What is produced in the testes? - CORRECT ANSWER sperm" "Name the four major components of blood - CORRECT ANSWER plasma, red blood cells, white blood cells, platelets" "When heat is transferred through electromagnetic waves, this is known as - CORRECT ANSWER Radiation" "Define endometrium - CORRECT ANSWER lining of the uterus" "When one atom bonds to another by borrowing an electron is a called a _____ bond - CORRECT ANSWER Ionic bond" "two atoms with the same amount of electrons and neutrons but different numbers of neutrons are called _____ - CORRECT ANSWER Isotopes" "Identify the value and abbreviation of metric system prefix: micro - CORRECT ANSWER Base x 0.000001" "What is an element's atomic number? - CORRECT ANSWER The number of protons in one of the element's atoms" "Rows of the periodic table refer to ______ columns of the periodic table refer to ______ - CORRECT ANSWER Electron shells in atom; electron shells outside of atom" "What is the common name for hypertension - CORRECT ANSWER high blood pressure" "The ozone layer is part of the _____ - CORRECT ANSWER Stratosphere" "Combination slip joint pliers are adjustable at the _____ - CORRECT ANSWER joint of two handles" "What is the difference between a ball peen hammer and a claw hammer - CORRECT ANSWER Ball peen has a rounded steel end opposite the striking force and a claw hammer has a bifurcated lever for removing nails" "A castellated nut uses a(n) _____ to hold it in place - CORRECT ANSWER Cotter pin" "an air wrench combines torque with a ____ to loosen fasteners - CORRECT ANSWER vibration" "_____ nuts can be loosened by hand - CORRECT ANSWER wing nuts" "a worker would use a _______ to join to two pieces of wood while glue used to bind them dries - CORRECT ANSWER Clamp" "What is the difference between tubular spirit level and a bullseye spirit level? - CORRECT ANSWER Tubular spirit level measures a levelness in one dimension while a bullseye spirit level measures a levelness in all dimensions" "What type of screwdriver would be used with a screw with this type of head? - CORRECT ANSWER Torx screwdriver" "a drill's chuck is identified by the ______ diameter drill bit it will hold - CORRECT ANSWER Largest" "What does AC and DC stand for? - CORRECT ANSWER Alternating current and direct current" "Electrical current flowing through a conductor produces a(n)______ field - CORRECT ANSWER Magnetic" "What is the difference between direct current and alternating current? - CORRECT ANSWER Direct current flows only in one directon whule alternating changes directions constantly" "The basic unit of electrical charge is the _______ - CORRECT ANSWER Coulomb" "If multiple loads are connected in a parallel circuit, how is the overall resistance of the circuit calculated? - CORRECT ANSWER 1/Rtot = 1/R1 + 1/R2 + 1/R3" "in a series circuit, does the current vary, alternate, or remain the same throughout the circuit? - CORRECT ANSWER Remains the same" "Identify this symbol: - CORRECT ANSWER AC supply" "Identify this symbol: - CORRECT ANSWER battery" "Identify this symbol: - CORRECT ANSWER resistor" "Current and resistance are directly/inversely proportional? - CORRECT ANSWER Inversely" "Poor conductors have ______ resistance than good conductors - CORRECT ANSWER higher" "The name for the imaginary flow of positive charge, opposite to the actual flow of electrons is ________. - CORRECT ANSWER Conventional current" "A(n) ______ is constructed of two metal plates and used to store electricity - CORRECT ANSWER Capacitor" "if the resistance provided by a load were to decrease, the current flowing through that circuit would ______ - CORRECT ANSWER Increase" "What is voltage? - CORRECT ANSWER pressure produced by a large negative charge" "Identify this symbol: - CORRECT ANSWER variable resistor" "A(n) ________ resists changes in current flow by applying a voltage that runs against increased current - CORRECT ANSWER Inductor" "Identify this symbol: - CORRECT ANSWER Motor" "When a P-type semiconductor is joined to an N-type semiconductor, the result is a(n) ________. - CORRECT ANSWER Diode" "The three major parts of a transistor are - CORRECT ANSWER the collector, the emitter, and the base" "Identify this symbol: - CORRECT ANSWER Inductor" "Identify this symbol: - CORRECT ANSWER DC supply" "Identify this symbol: - CORRECT ANSWER fixed resistor" "A(n) _____ serves the same function as a fuse but can be used multiple times - CORRECT ANSWER Circuit breaker" "does a battery supply AC or DC current? - CORRECT ANSWER DC" "Identify this symbol: - CORRECT ANSWER Capacitor" "What does an ammeter do? - CORRECT ANSWER measures electrical current" "Resistance can be measured using a device called a(n) ______ - CORRECT ANSWER ohmmeter" "What is a short circuit? - CORRECT ANSWER when a load is bypassed by a conductor, allowing more current to flow through the circuit" "What three things must be present before combustion can occur in an internal combustion engines? - CORRECT ANSWER Inline, horizontally opposed, V-type" "What are TDC and BDC? - CORRECT ANSWER top dead center; bottom dead center" "What function does the cylinder perform? - CORRECT ANSWER serves as a guide for the piston to move in a upward and downward motion" "What are the four strokes of a four-stroke cycle from first to last - CORRECT ANSWER Intake, compression, power, exhaust" "In a double overhead cam arrangement, what does each cam do? - CORRECT ANSWER one operates the exhaust valve and the other operates the intake valve." "What are the two advantages of a four valve cylinder head over a two valve cylinder head? - CORRECT ANSWER Higher engine operation speed, and more complete combustion of air-fuel mixture" "25 degrees BTDC (before top dead center) is an example of ________ ignition timing. - CORRECT ANSWER advanced ignition time" "what are two likely causes of pre-ignition - CORRECT ANSWER a glowing spark, a hot piece of carbon" "The transaxle in a front-wheel drive vehicle combines which two components that are normally distinct in a rear-wheel drive vehicle? - CORRECT ANSWER Transmission, Drive axle" "The _____ allows the left and right wheels to turn at different speeds while cornering - CORRECT ANSWER differential" "What does an automatic transmission use instead of a clutch? - CORRECT ANSWER Torque converter" "The ______ generates the fluid pressure to operate the brake assemblies at the wheels - CORRECT ANSWER Master cylinder" "What five functions does an engine's lubrication system perform? - CORRECT ANSWER lubricates, cools, seals, cleans, and quiets" "What is the function of the intake valve in an internal combustion engine? - CORRECT ANSWER Allows air-fuel mixture to be drawn into the combustion chamber" "What is a car's water jackets? - CORRECT ANSWER Hollow sections of the engine block through which coolant flows" "Define stoichiometric ratio - CORRECT ANSWER the ideal air-fuel mixture for insertion into the engine cylinder. For gasoline engines, this is 14.7:1 by weight." "between the drive axle and the CV joints is a short drive shaft called the _______ - CORRECT ANSWER half shaft" "Spent fuel gases exit the cylinder and pass into the _______ - CORRECT ANSWER Exhaust manifold" "Diesel engines lack a _____ (a common element in gasoline-burning engines). - CORRECT ANSWER Spark ignition system" "Does an alternator produce DC or AC power? - CORRECT ANSWER AC" "What does a camshaft do? - CORRECT ANSWER opens and closes cylinders' intake and exhaust valves" "the low-voltage winding in a car's ignition system is called the ________ - CORRECT ANSWER Primary coil winding" "What is chiefly responsible for generating fluid pressure to operate a car's brakes? - CORRECT ANSWER The master cylinder" "What does a fuel rail do? - CORRECT ANSWER A fuel rail delivers fuel under pressure to the engine's fuel injectors." "The camshaft is driven by the crankshaft by means of a _____. - CORRECT ANSWER Timing belt or timing chain" "Where is the oil filter positioned in an engine? - CORRECT ANSWER the oil filter filers oil after it leaves the oil pump and before it circulates through the engine" "_______ work by adjusting the brake pressure in each wheel depending on the wheel's speed - CORRECT ANSWER Anti-lock breaks" "Diesel engines employ _______ to ignite the air-fuel mixture - CORRECT ANSWER A high compression ratio" "What is a PCM? - CORRECT ANSWER Powertrain control module" "Engine coolant is usually composed of mixture of ____ antifreeze and _____ water - CORRECT ANSWER 50, 50" "the ______ matches engine speed to the desired speed of the vehicle - CORRECT ANSWER transmission" "Internal combustion engines take ______ energy, convert it into ______ energy, and then into ______ energy - CORRECT ANSWER Chemical, heat, mechanical" "Most internal combustion engines employ a _____ stroke cycle - CORRECT ANSWER Four" "Define viscosity - CORRECT ANSWER The viscosity of a liquid is its resistance to flow" "a radiator cap has two valves: ______ valve and ______ valve - CORRECT ANSWER Pressure; vacuum" "Newton's third law of motion states that _____ - CORRECT ANSWER For every action there is an equal and opposite reaction" "In science, acceleration is often measured in _______ - CORRECT ANSWER Meters per second, M/S^2" "F = ma is the mathematical formula representing Newton's ________. - CORRECT ANSWER second law of motion" "___ energy derives from an object's position, shape, or state, rather than from its motion - CORRECT ANSWER Potential" "In science, the delta symbol represents - CORRECT ANSWER change in quantity" "A watt is defined as _______ - CORRECT ANSWER One joule per second" "A neutral atom has the same number of _____ and electrons. - CORRECT ANSWER protons" "The outer shell of an atom is known as its _______ - CORRECT ANSWER valence shell" "Frequency is usually measured in _______ - CORRECT ANSWER Hertz" "in an atom, protons have a(n) ________ charge, while electrons have a(n) _________ charge - CORRECT ANSWER Positive, Negative" "Electrons orbit an atom in a set of layers or levels called ______ - CORRECT ANSWER shells" "A(n) _______ is a subatomic particle that bears no charge - CORRECT ANSWER neutron" "A level pivot upon a(n) ________ - CORRECT ANSWER Fulcrum" "No machine is 100 percent efficient because all machines are affected by - CORRECT ANSWER friction" "The most likely place for a cable to snap is nearest the pulling devices/the object being pulled - CORRECT ANSWER The pulling device" "Aircraft are designed to be sleek _____ the effect of drag; parachutes are designed with large areas to _____ the effect of drag. - CORRECT ANSWER minimalize, maximized" "Static friction only arises in response to an attempt to _______ - CORRECT ANSWER move an object along a surface" "Why is an inclined plane a good solution for a lifting task? - CORRECT ANSWER The force required will be less than the force required to lift the object directly" "On horizontal surfaces, the normal force is usually equal to _________ - CORRECT ANSWER The weight of the object" "Slippery surfaces have _______ coefficients of both kinetic and static friction - CORRECT ANSWER low" "What is the formula for calculating torque? - CORRECT ANSWER T = rF," "Define mechanical advantages - CORRECT ANSWER mechanical advantage is the advantage gained by using a mechanism to help transmit force" "In a wheel and axle arrangement, force is usually applied to the larger/smaller wheel in order to move the larger/smaller wheel. - CORRECT ANSWER Larger, smaller" "When two or more pulleys are arranged to work together, the resulting apparatus is called a __________ - CORRECT ANSWER Block and tackle" "What are the two types of mechanical energy - CORRECT ANSWER kinetic and potential" "Increase the length of a wedge relative to its height _______ the mechanical advantage provided by the wedge - CORRECT ANSWER Increases" "What is the formula for calculating kinetic energy? - CORRECT ANSWER KE = 1/2mv^2" "______ friction prevents an object from moving unless overcome by a sufficiently large force - CORRECT ANSWER Static" "In a first-class lever, where is the fulcrum, and where is the force applied? - CORRECT ANSWER fulcrum is in the middle and the force is applied at the opposite side of the object to lift it" "What is one horsepower equal to? - CORRECT ANSWER 550 foot-pounds per second, or 746 watts" "a pulley changes the ________ but not the magnitude of a force - CORRECT ANSWER direction" "for any given surface, the coefficient of ________ friction is higher than the coefficient of _________ friction - CORRECT ANSWER Static, kinetic" "How is the efficiency of a machine defined? - CORRECT ANSWER how much force inputted into the machine is turned into movement or force" "A ________ is a type of inclined plane that can be moved in order to gain mechanical advantage in lifting, splitting, or tightening objects - CORRECT ANSWER wedge" "Potential energy derives form what and has the potential to do what? - CORRECT ANSWER the shape of the object and the potential to be converted to kinetic energy" "____ is a term for the ability of a force to cause an object to rotate - CORRECT ANSWER Torque" "_____ is the term for the responsive force exerted within an object as the object is stretched - CORRECT ANSWER Tension" "In a second-class lever, where is the fulcrum, and where is the force applied - CORRECT ANSWER The fulcrum is positioned at one end, the object is in the middle and the force is applied at the other end going upward" "a wheel and axle arrangement links two wheels of different ________ - CORRECT ANSWER sizes" "What is the formula for calculating gravitational potential energy? - CORRECT ANSWER PE = mgh" "What is the formula for calculating friction? - CORRECT ANSWER Ff = u x Fn" "What is the formula for calculating pressure applied evenly to a surface? - CORRECT ANSWER P = F/A" "What primarily determines the mechanical advantages of a block and tackle? - CORRECT ANSWER The number of pulleys" "_____ is the common term for the force that opposes movement through air or liquid. - CORRECT ANSWER Drag" "What does the work theorem say? - CORRECT ANSWER Any work done to move an object gets converted to kinetic energy" "How would you increase the mechanical advantage of a wheel and axle arrangement? - CORRECT ANSWER By increasing the ratio of the diameter of the large wheel to that of the small wheel" "When two surfaces rub together, ____________ friction results. - CORRECT ANSWER Kinetic" "a ______ can be struck with a hammer in order to drive home a fastener without damaging the work surface - CORRECT ANSWER Drift" "A nut/bolt has external threads, while a nut/bolt has internal threads. - CORRECT ANSWER Bolt, nut" "_______ saws are used to cut across the grain of a piece of wood, while _______ saws are used to cut with the grain - CORRECT ANSWER crosscut, rip" "The process of adding impurities to silicon or germanium in order to improve its usefulness as a semiconductor is called _____ - CORRECT ANSWER doping" "Electrical current is measured in _____ - CORRECT ANSWER Amperes" "In most home electrical systems, loads are wired in parallel with a fuse wired in series/parallel. - CORRECT ANSWER series" "Identify this symbol - CORRECT ANSWER Potentiometer" "What metal is most often used as a conductor in household electrical systems? - CORRECT ANSWER Copper" "Identify this symbol - CORRECT ANSWER fuse" "Identify this symbol: - CORRECT ANSWER ground" "In North America, AC is delivered at ________ Hz - CORRECT ANSWER 60" "Identify this symbol: - CORRECT ANSWER circuit breaker" "Identify this symbol: - CORRECT ANSWER Ammeter" "instead of carburetors, most cars now have ______ - CORRECT ANSWER electronic fuel injection" "What does a catalytic converter do - CORRECT ANSWER Process toxic gases and turns it into CO2 and water" "How much is 2 plus 2? - CORRECT ANSWER 4" "A rose is a what? - CORRECT ANSWER A flower" "What is the best explanation of how a smooth round stone became smooth? - CORRECT ANSWER It was in a stream for a long time" "If you place bean seeds between moist paper towels and watch the stem leaves appear you will see a demonstration of? - CORRECT ANSWER germination" "Any astronomical body that revolves around a larger body is called? - CORRECT ANSWER satellite" "In chemistry, to be classified as an organic substance, a substance must contain? - CORRECT ANSWER carbon atoms" "What element does not contain any neutrons? - CORRECT ANSWER Hydrogen" "What is the symbol for hydroxyl ion? - CORRECT ANSWER OH-" "A perpetual-motion machine can never be built because it is not possible to eliminate what? - CORRECT ANSWER Clasticity" "The chemical formula of a compound describes the elements the compound contains and the... - CORRECT ANSWER the ratio of elements in a compound" "When scientists measures a liquids resistance to flow, they are measuring the liquids... - CORRECT ANSWER Viscosity" "The tympanic membranes are also known as the... - CORRECT ANSWER Ear drums" "When sodium atoms form sodium ions they: - CORRECT ANSWER lose electrons" "Choking is prevented by the...? - CORRECT ANSWER epiglottis covering the voice box" "Which of the following actions produce & chemical change? - CORRECT ANSWER Adding salt to the hot water" "Which of the following is a non-renewable resource? - CORRECT ANSWER Copper" "What are the 2 main gases that make up stars? - CORRECT ANSWER Hydrogen and helium" "A radar is designed to report the track of an aircraft every second. If this radar reports 30 tracks in one minute, what percentage of the time did the radar track the aircraft? - CORRECT ANSWER 50%" "Jerry walked a dog from 6:40am to 7:30pm one day. If he was paid at the rate of 6$ per hour, how much did he earn that day? - CORRECT ANSWER $5.00" "A women is looking for a bigger square office. She finds an office twice the area of her current office. If the perimeter of her current office is 88 feet, how many square feet is the new office? - CORRECT ANSWER 176 sq ft" "If the perimeter of a square garden is 84 feet, what is the area of the garden? - CORRECT ANSWER 441sqft" "How many feet of chain fence are necessary to enclose a dog pen that is square and has an area of 64sqft - CORRECT ANSWER 32" "The pet store had 6 puppies selling for $104 each and 12 kittens selling for $24 each. Today, only 2 puppies and 8 kittens we're left. In dollar terms, what was the ratio of sales of puppies and kittens? - CORRECT ANSWER 13 to 3" "The price of salmon at a fish market is $5.40 per pound. This is 150% of it's cost at a supermarket. How much would it cost per pound at a supermarket? - CORRECT ANSWER $3.60" "Devout most nearly means - CORRECT ANSWER pious" "Erratically most nearly means - CORRECT ANSWER irregularly" "sustain most nearly means - CORRECT ANSWER tolerate" "They "consoled" each other after the accident. - CORRECT ANSWER solaced" "the cashier negated the charge of the item - CORRECT ANSWER nullified" "crass most nearly means - CORRECT ANSWER crude" "Peruse most nearly means - CORRECT ANSWER study" "the lens of the eye focuses light rays as they enter the eye. muscles around the lens react to light and change the shape of the lens by expanding or contracting. certain diseases or injury to the lens of the eye can result in blurry vision. according to the paragraph,the lens of the eye is used to - CORRECT ANSWER focus light" "Your heart's mitral valve does an awfully big job. Letting blood from the left atrium of the heart into the left ventricle without losing a drop is one of the toughest tasks in the circulatory system. In fact, if the system was suddenly opened at that point the force of the valve closing with send blood 5 feet into the air In this passage the author's purpose is to? - CORRECT ANSWER convince the readers of the stress on the mitral valve" "riding the mail plane is a low-budget way to visit america's largest national park---- 13 million acres of scenic beauty. copper first drew prospectors to this part of alaska. from 1911 to 1938, the kennicott mine produced 200 million tons of it. now a mecca for tourists, the town of kennicott was abandoned to the ghosts when the copper ran out. which of the following illustrates the correct sequence of events? - CORRECT ANSWER copper drew prospectors, copper ran out, town abandoned, tourists attraction" "Physicists seek out those features of nature that are simple and universal. The secret of their success is not so much a matter of finding answers as it is asking the right questions. The trick is keeping the questions simple and sticking to universal phenomena. Simple questions can be answered unambiguously by careful observation of repeated experiments and by logical thinking. which of the following questions is most clearly an example of the kind discussed in the paragraph? - CORRECT ANSWER how fast do stones of a particular size fall?" "An allergy is a hypersensitivity to substances that are essentially harmless. For as yet poorly understood reasons, the immune system malfunctions and marshals up an army of antibodies to fight these substances. For many allergies, this malfunction causes a large amount of histamine to flood into the bloodstream. It is overabundance of histamine that causes allergic symptoms such as headaches, rashes, and sneezing. the passage states all of the following about allergies except - CORRECT ANSWER medical science does not fully understand why the body has an allergic reaction to certain substances" "a period of time is usually measured by comparing it with another period of example, a year on mercury is equal to 88 earth days. a year on uranus is approximately 348 mercury years. according to the passage, the way time is usually measured shows that the time is - CORRECT ANSWER calendar-based" "weather radar is a great help to pilots in detecting thunderstorms. however, pilots must be aware that radar does not reliably detect hail. radar operates by transmitting a pulse of radio energy and receiving the pulse again after it is reflected by a target. large raindrops, the kind found in intense thunderstorms, are the best radar reflectors and will show up as intense targets on the screen. hail is somewhat porous and has an uneven structure; it tends to absorb or scatter the radar pulse rather than reflect it back to the antenna. according to the paragraph, weather radar does not reliably. detect hail because of - CORRECT ANSWER its penetrable surface" "according to mark twain, october is a particularly dangerous month to speculate in stocks. others include july, january, september, april, november, may, march,june, december, august, and february. what was mark twain's point? - CORRECT ANSWER october is an especially bad month for speculating in stocks" "Physical sound energy is transmitted through the external ear ( the pinna ) and the middle ear to the inner ear, where it creates pressure waves in the fluid of the cochlea. there, hairs on the organ of corti are moved by the pressure waves. the movement of the hairs starts the process by which nerve impulses are generated. where is the organ of corti located? - CORRECT ANSWER in the inner ear" "An analysis of the mandatory oil quota program shows that separate quotas were established for crude oil and for petroleum products. Petroleum products were divided into light products mostly gasoline jet fuel and desolate and heavy or residual fuel oil products. The quota for crude oil imports was set at approximately 10% of crude oil consumption the passage implies which of the following about the oil quota program? - CORRECT ANSWER the quota for residual fuel oil products was the same as for crude oil products" "the women's flying training detachment was the brainchild of jacqueline cochran, the famous flyer. because of the overwhelming demand for qualified men to fly in combat during world war 2, she was able to persuade the army to train women pilots to ferry military aircraft from manufractures to embarkation points for later shipment overseas. the author implies that the primary motivation for establishing a training program for women pilots during world war 2 was the - CORRECT ANSWER unavailability of qualified male pilots" "the most commonly used fuel for running automobile engines are - CORRECT ANSWER gasoline" "which of the following is NOT part of a car's drive train? - CORRECT ANSWER transmission" "Which engine component stores oil for lubrication? - CORRECT ANSWER oil pan" "the catalytic converter is part of what system? - CORRECT ANSWER Emission control system" "How many crankshafts are there in a V-8 automobile engine? - CORRECT ANSWER 8" "The engine flywheel bolts to the? - CORRECT ANSWER crankshaft" "What kind of wrench should be used to tighten engine components such as a manifolds and cylinder heads? - CORRECT ANSWER torque" "the function of the master cylinder is to - CORRECT ANSWER Apply hydraulic pressure to the wheel cylinders" "which of the following part of a conventional distributor? - CORRECT ANSWER rotor" "Coolant flow through an engine is regulated by the ..? - CORRECT ANSWER thermostat" "Nails are usually driven into wood with - CORRECT ANSWER hammers" "which of the following uses a penny system to specify its size? - CORRECT ANSWER finishing nail" "Taps and dies are tools to? - CORRECT ANSWER Cut threads for nuts and bolts" "which tool is used to bend large sections of sheet metal? - CORRECT ANSWER lathe" "what is placed around a chimney to prevent leaks? - CORRECT ANSWER flashing" "this type of pattern on metal is made by a process called - CORRECT ANSWER knurling" "Self-tapping screws are primarily used when fastening objects to..? - CORRECT ANSWER sheet metal" "Anchor bolts are used to hold the? - CORRECT ANSWER Rebar to the concrete" "which of these does NOT make wood chips when it is used? - CORRECT ANSWER drill press" "appalling - CORRECT ANSWER causing dismay or horror" "apparent - CORRECT ANSWER capable of being easily perceived or understood; plain or clear; obvious" "appreciable - CORRECT ANSWER sufficient to be noticed or measured" "apprehensive - CORRECT ANSWER uneasy or fearful about something that might happen" "arbitrary - CORRECT ANSWER subject to individual will or judgment without restriction; contingent solely upon one's discretion" "aromatic - CORRECT ANSWER fragrant; having a sweet smell; N. aroma: strong pleasant smell" "arrogant - CORRECT ANSWER overbearing; proud; haughty" "articulate - CORRECT ANSWER express clearly" "artillery - CORRECT ANSWER mounted projectile-firing guns or missile launchers, mobile or stationary, light or heavy, as distinguished from small arms." "ascendant - CORRECT ANSWER most powerful or important or influential" "assess - CORRECT ANSWER to fix or determine the amount of damages, a tax or a fine, value" "assimilate - CORRECT ANSWER take in (information, ideas, or culture) and understand fully." "astound - CORRECT ANSWER to overwhelm with amazement" "astute - CORRECT ANSWER having insight or shrewdness" "augment - CORRECT ANSWER to make larger, increase" "austerity - CORRECT ANSWER Great self-denial, economy, discipline; lack of adornment" "avid - CORRECT ANSWER showing great enthusiasm for or interest in" "awe - CORRECT ANSWER an overwhelming feeling of wonder or admiration" "barometer - CORRECT ANSWER a scientific instrument that measures air pressure" "belated - CORRECT ANSWER coming or being after the customary, useful, or expected time" "bellow - CORRECT ANSWER to emit a hollow, loud, animal cry" "benevolent - CORRECT ANSWER expressing goodwill or kindly feelings" "berth - CORRECT ANSWER A bunk or bed in a vessel, sleeping-car, etc." "bilingual - CORRECT ANSWER Able to speak two languages" "billiards - CORRECT ANSWER (plural n.) any of several games played on a table by hitting balls into one another or into pockets using a long stick" "bolster - CORRECT ANSWER a long, often cylindrical, cushion or pillow for a bed, sofa, etc." "boon - CORRECT ANSWER something to be thankful for; blessing; benefit" "brooch - CORRECT ANSWER a clasp or ornament having a pin at the back for passing through the clothing and a catch for securing the point of the pin" "bystander - CORRECT ANSWER one who looks on or observes, a person present but not taking part" "cacophony - CORRECT ANSWER A harsh, discordant mixture of sounds" "callous - CORRECT ANSWER made hard; to be insensitive" "caricature - CORRECT ANSWER a picture, description, or imitation of a person or thing in which certain striking characteristics are exaggerated in order to create a comic or grotesque effect." "conspiracy - CORRECT ANSWER an evil, unlawful, treacherous, or surreptitious plan formulated in secret by two or more persons; plot." "contemporary - CORRECT ANSWER (adj.) belonging to the same period of time as oneself; (n.) a person of the same time" "contemptible - CORRECT ANSWER deserving contempt; despicable" "contentious - CORRECT ANSWER tending to argument or strife; quarrelsome" "gross - CORRECT ANSWER 144" "congruent angles - CORRECT ANSWER angles that have the same measure" "vertical angles - CORRECT ANSWER A pair of opposite congruent angles formed by intersecting lines" Small most nearly means - CORRECT ANSWER Little" "Inhabit most nearly means - CORRECT ANSWER Live in" "Savory most nearly means - CORRECT ANSWER Tasty" "Obliterate most nearly means - CORRECT ANSWER Wipe out" "Unison most nearly means - CORRECT ANSWER Agreement" "Novice most nearly means - CORRECT ANSWER Beginner" "Rudiments most nearly means - CORRECT ANSWER Basic methods and procedures" "Vague most nearly means - CORRECT ANSWER Indistinct" "Maim most nearly means - CORRECT ANSWER Injure" "Cease most nearly means - CORRECT ANSWER Stop" "Turmoil most nearly means - CORRECT ANSWER Commotion" "Our solar system's asteroid belt lies between the orbits of - CORRECT ANSWER Mars and Jupiter" "A lunar eclipse occurs when - COR