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The oil continues to leak into the Gulf of Mexico at a high rate. The ecology officials believe that the large layer of oil on top of the water will _____________ in a few weeks.
- Dissension
- Diffraction
- Dissipate

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Practice with a vocabulary set using the prefixes: ambi/amphi, ep/epi,hypo/hyp, poly,and dis

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The art museum director said that the art show is not _____________. She explains that “Some of the paintings are visually exciting, some decorative, and some socially critical.”
- Homogeneous
- Homonym
- Polychromatic
Correct Answer

A. Homogeneous

Explanation

The correct answer is homogeneous. The art museum director states that the art show is not homogeneous, meaning that it does not consist of similar or uniform elements. She further explains that the paintings in the show vary in terms of their visual excitement, decorative nature, and social criticism. Therefore, the art show is diverse and does not have a uniform or consistent theme or style.

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The fireman pulled a man out of the half-frozen lake. "The water is very cold--it wouldn't take long for _______________ to set in him. He's lucky to be alive," said the fireman.
- Homophone
- Hypocrisy
- Hypothermia
Correct Answer

A. Hypothermia

Explanation

The fireman pulled a man out of the half-frozen lake. "The water is very cold--it wouldn't take long for hypothermia to set in him. He's lucky to be alive," said the fireman.

The correct answer is "hypothermia." Hypothermia refers to a medical condition caused by exposure to extremely cold temperatures, leading to a dangerously low body temperature. In this context, the fireman is explaining that the man rescued from the lake is at risk of developing hypothermia due to the cold water.

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I have the most vivid and real dreams. Everything I see is _____________ unlike some people who only dream in black and white
- Ephemeral
- Diffraction
- Polychromatic
Correct Answer

A. Polychromatic

Explanation

The word "polychromatic" means having a variety of colors. In the given sentence, the speaker is contrasting their own dreams with those of some other people who only dream in black and white. By saying "Everything I see is polychromatic," the speaker is emphasizing that their dreams are vivid and full of color, unlike the dreams of those who only see in black and white.

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The ________________ nature of flowers reminds us of Buddha's teaching that all things are impermanent, and we should value what we have now, and live in the present.
- Epiphyte
- Ephemeral
- Polychromatic
Correct Answer

A. Ephemeral

Explanation

The correct answer is ephemeral. Flowers have a short lifespan, blooming for only a brief period before withering away. This transitory nature of flowers symbolizes the impermanence of life, which is a core teaching in Buddhism. It serves as a reminder to appreciate and cherish the present moment, as everything is constantly changing and fleeting.

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The new video by Drake has been released and it's amazing. Still, the ending is somewhat _________________. I won't spoil it, but after you watch it, tell us who you think gets killed?
- Ambiguous
- Ephemeral
- Hypocrisy
Correct Answer

A. Ambiguous

Explanation

The correct answer is ambiguous. The word "ambiguous" suggests that the ending of the video is unclear or open to interpretation. It implies that there may be multiple possible outcomes or meanings, leaving the viewer uncertain or confused about what actually happens.

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Instructors and staff members at the university asked at the University board members about pay cuts. There was ____________________ and dissatisfaction by the instructors and staff after the meeting. Many instructors were upset.
- Dissipate
- Diffraction
- Dissension
Correct Answer

A. Dissension

Explanation

After the meeting, there was dissension and dissatisfaction among the instructors and staff. This means that there was disagreement and conflict among them, leading to a sense of unhappiness and upset.

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Chicago is a _______________ city. You can buy gas speaking only Polish, order in restaurants with Italian and buy Mexican food speaking Spanish.
- Polyglot
- Polyphony
- Polymer
Correct Answer

A. Polyglot

Explanation

The word "polyglot" means someone who speaks multiple languages. In the given context, it suggests that Chicago is a city where people can communicate and interact in various languages such as Polish, Italian, and Spanish. This implies that the city is linguistically diverse and accommodating to different language speakers.

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The crying woman bent and read the ______________ on her husband's gravestone:"Earth has no sorrow that heaven can not heal."
- Epithet
- Epitaph
- Epiphyte
Correct Answer

A. Epitaph

Explanation

The correct answer is epitaph. An epitaph is a brief statement or inscription on a tombstone that commemorates the deceased person. In this context, the crying woman is reading the words written on her husband's gravestone, which is the epitaph. The epitaph, "Earth has no sorrow that heaven can not heal," suggests that even though the woman is grieving and feeling immense sorrow, there is comfort and healing that can be found in heaven.

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Some famous ___________ are: Catherine the Great, Ivan the Terrible, John the Baptist, Alexander the Great, Joan of Arc, Richard the Lionhearted and His Holiness the Dalai Lama.
- Epiphytes
- Epitaphs
- Epithets
Correct Answer

A. Epithets

Explanation

The given answer is "epithets". In this context, an epithet refers to a descriptive term or phrase used to characterize a person or thing. The list of famous individuals provided in the question includes descriptive titles or epithets that are commonly associated with them, such as "the Great", "the Terrible", "the Baptist", "the Lionhearted", and "His Holiness". Therefore, the correct answer is "epithets".

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TOEFL Vocabulary List 3

The oil continues to leak into the Gulf of Mexico at a high rate. The ecology officials believe that the large layer of oil on top of the water will _____________ in a few weeks.

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The art museum director said that the art show is not _____________. She explains that “Some of the paintings are visually exciting, some decorative, and some socially critical.”

The fireman pulled a man out of the half-frozen lake. "The water is very cold--it wouldn't take long for _______________ to set in him. He's lucky to be alive," said the fireman.

I have the most vivid and real dreams. Everything I see is _____________ unlike some people who only dream in black and white

The ________________ nature of flowers reminds us of Buddha's teaching that all things are impermanent, and we should value what we have now, and live in the present.

The new video by Drake has been released and it's amazing. Still, the ending is somewhat _________________. I won't spoil it, but after you watch it, tell us who you think gets killed?

Instructors and staff members at the university asked at the University board members about pay cuts. There was ____________________ and dissatisfaction by the instructors and staff after the meeting. Many instructors were upset.

Chicago is a _______________ city. You can buy gas speaking only Polish, order in restaurants with Italian and buy Mexican food speaking Spanish.

The crying woman bent and read the ______________ on her husband's gravestone:"Earth has no sorrow that heaven can not heal."

Some famous ___________ are: Catherine the Great, Ivan the Terrible, John the Baptist, Alexander the Great, Joan of Arc, Richard the Lionhearted and His Holiness the Dalai Lama.