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Vocabulary Covered

humane

humanism

humanities

anthropology

misanthrope

homicide

virile

gynecology

feminism

feminist

autocrat

automaton

autonomy

autopsy

egoism

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Questions 1–2

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1. Which word means “having kindness or compassion toward others”?

A. humane

B. virile

C. autocratic

D. egotistical

2. Which word names a philosophy that places human interests and values at primary importance?

A. autonomy

B. humanism

C. homicide

D. feminism

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Questions 3–4

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3. Which field includes literature, philosophy, and the fine arts?

A. humanities

B. gynecology

C. anthropology

D. autopsy

4. A scientist studying the origins and cultural development of human beings works in ____.

A. gynecology

B. anthropology

C. humanism

D. autonomy

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Questions 5–6

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5. A person who hates people in general is a ____.

A. humanist

B. misanthrope

C. feminist

D. autocrat

6. The killing of one person by another is called ____.

A. autopsy

B. homicide

C. humanism

D. egoism

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Questions 7–8

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7. Which adjective most nearly means strong, masculine, and vigorous?

A. humane

B. virile

C. autonomous

D. feministic

8. Which medical specialty deals with the female reproductive system?

A. anthropology

B. humanities

C. gynecology

D. autopsy

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Questions 9–10

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9. Which word means the belief that women should have the same political and economic rights as men?

A. feminism

B. egoism

C. humanism

D. autocracy

10. A person who supports equal rights for women is a ____.

A. feminist

B. misanthrope

C. autocrat

D. anthropologist

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Questions 11–12

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11. A ruler with absolute or unlimited power is an ____.

A. automaton

B. autocrat

C. humanist

D. egotist

12. Someone who behaves mechanically, almost like a robot, can be called an ____.

A. autopsy

B. automaton

C. autocrat

D. anthropoid

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Questions 13–14

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13. Which word means self-government or independence?

A. autonomy

B. egoism

C. virility

D. humanities

14. An examination of a dead body to determine the cause of death is an ____.

A. autopsy

B. anthropology

C. homicide

D. autocracy

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Questions 15–16

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15. Excessive concern with one's own interests is called ____.

A. humanism

B. egoism

C. feminism

D. autonomy

16. The Latin root HUMANUS is most closely related to which meaning?

A. woman

B. self

C. human being

D. power

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Questions 17–18

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17. The Greek root ANTHROPOS means ____.

A. human being

B. law

C. woman

D. sight

18. The Latin root VIR means ____.

A. self

B. man

C. kill

D. human being

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Questions 19–20

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19. The Greek root GYNE means ____.

A. woman

B. power

C. sight

D. self

20. The Latin root FEMINA means ____.

A. human being

B. woman

C. law

D. man

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Questions 21–22

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21. The Greek root AUTOS means ____.

A. self

B. woman

C. man

D. human being

22. The Latin word EGO means ____.

A. law

B. I

C. power

D. sight

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Questions 23–24

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23. Which is the best antonym for humane?

A. compassionate

B. kind

C. inhumane

D. humanistic

24. Which is the best antonym for autonomy?

A. independence

B. self-rule

C. dependence

D. freedom

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Questions 25–26

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25. Which is the best antonym for egoism?

A. selflessness

B. self-interest

C. conceit

D. egotism

26. Which phrase is closest in meaning to misanthrope?

A. lover of all people

B. hater of humankind

C. student of culture

D. supporter of equality

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Questions 27–28

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27. Which phrase is closest in meaning to virile?

A. weak and timid

B. strong and masculine

C. kind and compassionate

D. independent

28. Which phrase is closest in meaning to automaton?

A. a robot-like person

B. an independent nation

C. a medical specialist

D. a political reformer

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Questions 29–30

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29. Which phrase is closest in meaning to anthropology?

A. study of women's health

B. study of human origins and cultures

C. examination after death

D. belief in self-interest

30. Which phrase is closest in meaning to feminism?

A. belief in absolute rule

B. belief in equal rights for women

C. study of human cultures

D. hatred of humankind

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Questions 31–32

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31. The country gained ____ after years of foreign rule.

A. autonomy

B. autopsy

C. egoism

D. homicide

32. The detective waited for the ____ report to learn the exact cause of death.

A. humanities

B. autopsy

C. feminism

D. anthropology

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Questions 33–34

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33. The dictator behaved like an ____ and refused to take advice from anyone.

A. autocrat

B. automaton

C. humanist

D. feminist

34. After years of repetitive work, he felt like an ____ performing the same motions all day.

A. anthropologist

B. automaton

C. misanthrope

D. humanist

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Questions 35–36

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35. Her ____ was obvious because every conversation returned to her own achievements.

A. egoism

B. humanism

C. autonomy

D. feminism

36. The doctor decided to specialize in ____ because she wanted to focus on women's reproductive health.

A. gynecology

B. anthropology

C. humanities

D. autopsy

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Questions 37–38

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37. His generous and compassionate treatment of the refugees was truly ____.

A. virile

B. humane

C. autocratic

D. misanthropic

38. The university requires students to take courses in the ____ such as literature and philosophy.

A. humanities

B. autonomy

C. homicide

D. gynecology

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Questions 39–40

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39. The professor became an ____ because she studied ancient societies and human cultural development.

A. anthropologist

B. autocrat

C. automaton

D. feminist

40. His bitter distrust and dislike of nearly everyone made him seem like a ____.

A. humanist

B. misanthrope

C. autocrat

D. feminist

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Questions 41–42

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41. Police investigated the suspicious death as a possible ____.

A. autonomy

B. homicide

C. humanism

D. egoism

42. The adjective autonomous is most closely related to which noun?

A. autonomy

B. autopsy

C. automaton

D. autocrat

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Questions 43–44

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43. The adjective homicidal is most closely related to which noun?

A. humanities

B. homicide

C. humanism

D. humane

44. The noun virility is most closely related to which adjective?

A. virile

B. humane

C. autonomous

D. feministic

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Questions 45–46

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45. Which word contains a root meaning “woman”?

A. gynecology

B. homicide

C. autonomy

D. egoism

46. Which word contains a root meaning “self”?

A. anthropology

B. autonomy

C. virile

D. feminism

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Questions 47–48

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47. Which word combines a human-related root with an idea of killing?

A. homicide

B. humanism

C. humanities

D. humane

48. Which word literally has roots connected with “self” and “seeing”?

A. autopsy

B. autocrat

C. automaton

D. autonomy

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Questions 49–50

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49. Which sentence uses humanism correctly?

A. The doctor performed a humanism to find the cause of death.

B. The Renaissance encouraged humanism and renewed interest in human achievements.

C. The king ruled the country with humanism and unlimited power.

D. The robot repeated the task with humanism.

50. Which sentence uses autonomy correctly?

A. The laboratory performed an autonomy on the body.

B. The colony demanded greater autonomy from the empire.

C. His autonomy made him hate all people.

D. She studied autonomy to treat women's health.

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Answer Key

Check your choices before reading the explanations.

1. A

2. B

3. A

4. B

5. B

6. B

7. B

8. C

9. A

10. A

11. B

12. B

13. A

14. A

15. B

16. C

17. A

18. B

19. A

20. B

21. A

22. B

23. C

24. C

25. A

26. B

27. B

28. A

29. B

30. B

31. A

32. B

33. A

34. B

35. A

36. A

37. B

38. A

39. A

40. B

41. B

42. A

43. B

44. A

45. A

46. B

47. A

48. A

49. B

50. B

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Answers & Explanations 1–2

1. Answer: A. humane

Humane means showing the worthy qualities of human beings, especially kindness and compassion.