Vocabulary and Spelling Study Guide: Level K Journalism

integral

What does it mean when something is described as integral? 1. Related to demons 2. Essential to completeness 3. Used in math only

obsolete

Which of the following defines obsolete? 1. Out-of-date 2. Recently updated

regulate

What does it mean to regulate? 1. To govern or direct according to rules 2. To encourage an action

sensationalize

Choose the correct definition of sensationalize: 1. To exaggerate or dramatize 2. To remain factual

alleged

What does alleged mean? 1. Claimed to be in a certain way but without proof 2. Absolutely verified

launch

What does it mean to launch? 1. To begin a process that might take time to finish 2. To stop an ongoing process

mounting

Which of the following describes mounting? 1. Increasing 2. Decreasing

advent

What does advent signify? 1. The start of an important event 2. The end of a celebration

accountable

What does it mean to be accountable? 1. Responsible 2. Free from responsibility

relay

What is the meaning of relay? 1. To receive and pass on to others 2. To keep information to oneself

relinquish

Choose the correct definition of relinquish: 1. To surrender or hand over 2. To claim ownership

project

What does it mean to project? 1. To send out, predict, estimate 2. To ignore or dismiss values

jump-start

What does it mean to jump-start something? 1. To begin quickly 2. To let it continue to the end without interference

prototype

What is a prototype? 1. The first model of a new invention 2. The last version of an invention

grip

What does grip refer to? 1. Control, a tight grasp 2. To release something tightly

constraints

Which statement defines constraints? 1. Limitations 2. Unlimited opportunities

counterpart

What does counterpart mean? 1. A person or thing equivalent to another 2. Something that cannot be compared

sophisticated

What does it mean if something is sophisticated? 1. Highly advanced, experienced, enlightened 2. Simple and basic

reliability

What does reliability refer to? 1. Being trustworthy 2. Being untrustworthy

collapse

What does collapse mean? 1. Suddenly fall apart or give way 2. To remain steady

Which of the following is a correct definition of 'corroborate'?

1. To support with evidence 2. To exclude something

Identify the correct use of the word 'detonate'.

1. To set off an explosion 2. To quietly observe

Which of these defines 'medium'?

1. An agency or means of doing something 2. To get rid of

What is the true definition of 'prominent'?

1. Readily noticeable; widely known 2. Hidden from view

Choose the correct meaning of 'thriving'.

1. Characterized by success or prosperity 2. Failing to survive

What does 'viable' mean?

1. Feasible, workable 2. Impossible to achieve

What is the correct definition of 'dissemination'?

1. Distribution in large amounts 2. Keeping information secret

How would you define 'harness'?

1. To use for a purpose 2. To ignore something

Which is the right definition for 'considerable'?

1. Worth consideration; large in extent 2. Very small and insignificant

What does 'solely' mean?

1. Only, exclusively 2. In many different ways

Choose the accurate definition of 'converted'.

1. Changed, transformed 2. Remained the same

What does 'migration' refer to?

1. Changing locations, resettling 2. Staying in one place

Which of the following correctly describes 'accustomed'?

1. Used to 2. Unfamiliar with

What does it mean to 'evolve'?

1. To develop 2. To stay stagnant

Identify the accurate definition of 'facilitate'.

1. Made easier 2. Complicated

What does 'compromise' mean?

1. Put at risk 2. Ensure safety

Which one correctly defines 'omit'?

1. To remove, exclude 2. To include

Choose the right meaning for 'unfounded'.

1. Having no proof 2. Well-supported

What does 'propagation' refer to?

1. Spreading out an idea or emotion 2. Keeping thoughts private

What is the accurate definition of 'irrefutable'?

1. Undeniable, completely certain 2. Subject to doubt

Identify the correct meaning of 'erroneous'.

1. Incorrect 2. Correct and valid

What does 'skepticism' mean?

1. Doubt, suspicion 2. Accepting everything at face value

Choose the correct usage of 'opt to'.

1. Decided 2. Refused to choose

What is the definition of 'gatekeepers'?

1. People that control access 2. Those who offer open access

Which defines 'credibility'?

1. Trait of being accepted as true 2. Quality of being misleading

Choose the correct definition of 'devoted'.

1. Made for a purpose, committed 2. Indifferent

What does 'riot' mean?

1. A violent protest 2. A peaceful gathering

Identify the correct definition of 'mainstream'.

1. Compatible with prevailing attitudes 2. Outdated and unpopular

What is the true meaning of 'integrity'?

1. Honesty 2. Dishonesty

Which one correctly defines 'lucid'?

1. Easy to understand 2. Confusing and vague