Spelling List Week 18

1. What is a measure?

A form of currency.

A type of musical instrument.

*an action that is intended to achieve or deal with something.(This is a temporary measure to stop the problem from getting any worse).*an amount neither large or small.(The system gives people a measure of protection against pollution).*a way of judging something( The tests are not an accurate measure of performance).*a unit in a system of measurement (standard measures of the metric system such as the litre).*in music a bar in a line of printed music.

A distance between two points.

A measure is an action taken to address an issue or achieve a goal, rather than a physical distance, musical instrument, or form of currency.

Explanation

A measure is an action taken to address an issue or achieve a goal, rather than a physical distance, musical instrument, or form of currency.

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2. What does the term 'heart' refer to?

A musical instrument played in orchestras.

A type of playing card suit in a deck.

* a body organ*used to refer to person's character or feelings. She has a good heart (= she is a kind person).
I love you, and I mean it from the bottom of my heart (= very sincerely).
I love you with all my heart (= very much).*The central or most important part:
The demonstrators will march through the heart of the capital.

A planet located within our solar system.

The term 'heart' can refer to various meanings including a body organ, characteristics or feelings of a person, or the central part of something.

Explanation

The term 'heart' can refer to various meanings including a body organ, characteristics or feelings of a person, or the central part of something.

3. What is the definition of purpose?

An intention or aim; a reason for doing something

The state of being determined or resolute in achieving a specific outcome.

The act of trying to achieve a particular goal.

An object or thing used for a specific function or task.

The correct definition of purpose is an intention or aim; a reason for doing something. The incorrect answers provide slightly different interpretations of the concept of purpose, but do not fully capture its meaning.

Explanation

4. What is the correct definition of the word 'thought'?

* past of think* the act of thinking about something.

The act of physical exercise

A unit of measurement for distance

A type of pastry dessert

The word 'thought' is the past tense of the verb 'think' and refers to the act of thinking about something.

Explanation

The word 'thought' is the past tense of the verb 'think' and refers to the act of thinking about something.

5. What is the number following seven?

Number 6

Number 9

Number 8

Number 10

The correct answer is 'number 8' as it directly follows the number 7 in the numerical sequence.

Explanation

The correct answer is 'number 8' as it directly follows the number 7 in the numerical sequence.

6. What is the definition of height?

The width of an object measured from left to right.

*the distance from the top to the bottom of something, or the quality of being tall: The heights of the two towers are equal.

The distance between two objects in a horizontal plane.

The measurement of how heavy an object is.

Height refers to the vertical distance from top to bottom or how tall something is. It is not related to width, weight, or horizontal distance.

Explanation

Height refers to the vertical distance from top to bottom or how tall something is. It is not related to width, weight, or horizontal distance.

7. What does the term 'occasion' refer to?

A type of dish or meal served at a restaurant

A particular time, especially when something happens or has happened:
We met on several occasions to discuss the issue.

A type of party or celebration

An item of clothing such as a dress or suit

The term 'occasion' refers to a specific time or instance, not to a type of party, clothing, or dish.

Explanation

The term 'occasion' refers to a specific time or instance, not to a type of party, clothing, or dish.

8. What does the term 'quarter' typically refer to?

To cut something into four parts.

*to cut something into four parts.*to send someone, especially soldiers, to live in a place:The soldiers were quartered with (= they lived with) local people during the war.*one of four equal or almost equal parts of something.*in the US and Canada, a coin worth 25 cents.

To send someone, especially soldiers, to live in a place.

In the US and Canada, a coin worth 25 cents.

The term 'quarter' usually signifies one-fourth of something.

Explanation

The term 'quarter' usually signifies one-fourth of something.

9. What does the word 'thorough' mean?

Incomplete or lacking:It was a thorough waste of time.

Quick and careless:They only did a quick and thorough search of the area.

*detailed and careful:They did a thorough search of the area but found nothing.*complete, very great, or very much:It was a thorough waste of time.

Superficial and negligent:They did a thorough search of the area and found everything quickly.

The word 'thorough' means detailed and careful, as well as complete, very great, or very much.

Explanation

The word 'thorough' means detailed and careful, as well as complete, very great, or very much.

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