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1. Select the meaning of the word 'residual' in the sentence. Something that remains is referred to as __________.

• A. Resident
• B. Residual
• C. Resistance
• D. Resin

Correct answer: B

Rationale: The correct answer is 'B: Residual.' In the given sentence, 'residual' is used to describe something that is left or remaining. 'Residual' fits the context perfectly as it aligns with the definition of what remains. The other choices are incorrect: A) 'Resident' refers to a person living in a specific place, C) 'Resistance' is the act of opposing or withstanding something, and D) 'Resin' is a sticky substance produced by plants.

2. What is the meaning of impugn?

• A. To instill with
• B. To instruct about
• C. To dispute the truth of
• D. To lament or complain about

Correct answer: C

Rationale: The word 'impugn' means to challenge or attack the truth, integrity, validity, or honesty of something. It is not related to instilling (A), instructing (B), lamenting, or complaining (D). Impugn specifically involves questioning the accuracy or validity of a statement or argument, making choice C the correct answer.

3. Select the meaning of the word 'tenuous' in the sentence: 'Patients in this wing often have a tenuous hold on reality.'

• A. Judicious
• B. Deleted
• C. Frantic
• D. Fragile

Correct answer: D

Rationale: In this context, the word 'tenuous' is used to describe a weak or delicate hold on reality. 'Fragile' is the correct choice as it conveys the idea of something being easily broken or damaged, which aligns with the meaning of 'tenuous' in the sentence. Choice A, 'Judicious,' means having good judgment, which is unrelated to the context. Choice B, 'Deleted,' means removed or erased, which is not synonymous with 'tenuous.' Choice C, 'Frantic,' means panicked or desperate, which does not capture the delicate or weak nature implied by 'tenuous.'

4. Choose the meaning of the word 'sanctioned' in the following sentence: 'The professor sanctioned our field trip to the chemistry lab.'

• A. Organized
• B. Deterred
• C. Neglected
• D. Authorized

Correct answer: D

Rationale: In this context, the word 'sanctioned' means to authorize or approve. The sentence indicates that the professor gave permission for the field trip to the chemistry lab, which aligns with the meaning of 'authorized.' Choices A, B, and C are incorrect. 'Organized' does not fit the context as the sentence is about granting approval, not arranging. 'Deterred' means to discourage, which is the opposite of what the professor did. 'Neglected' means failed to care for or pay attention to, which is unrelated to the professor approving the field trip.

5. What does Endogenous mean?

• A. Produced outside the body
• B. Produced within the body
• C. Taken from an external source
• D. Linked to environmental factors

Correct answer: B

Rationale: The correct answer is B: 'Produced within the body.' Endogenous refers to substances or processes that originate or are produced within an organism or system. Choices A, C, and D are incorrect. Choice A, 'Produced outside the body,' is the opposite of endogenous. Choice C, 'Taken from an external source,' describes exogenous rather than endogenous. Choice D, 'Linked to environmental factors,' is not a direct definition of endogenous.

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