Week 1 - Vocab Quiz

Question 1

Researchers must remain vigilant to identify any potential _____ that could skew the results of their experiments.

Accepted Answer

biases

Question 2

His expertise and refined taste in fine arts earned him recognition for his ____________ in the field of art criticism.

Accepted Answer

connoisseurship

Question 3

The ___ cycle describes the continuous movement of water on Earth, including processes like precipitation.

Accepted Answer

hydrologic

Question 4

The environmentalist acted as a fervent __ for sustainable practices.

Accepted Answer

advocate

Question 5

The expert panel unanimously ____________ that climate change poses a significant threat to global biodiversity.

Accepted Answer

asserted

Question 6

Despite feeling some __ about the proposed changes, the CEO ultimately decided to implement them.

Accepted Answer

ambivalence

Question 7

The committee's decision seemed ____________, as it appeared to lack a clear rationale or justification.

Accepted Answer

arbitrary

Question 8

She felt ____________ about embarking on a new venture, unsure of the challenges that lay ahead.

Accepted Answer

apprehensive

Question 9

Looking back on her childhood memories, she felt a sense of longing and nostalgia, gazing out the window ____________.

Accepted Answer

wistfully

Question 10

The novelist's subtle references in her work __ to significant historical events.

Accepted Answer

alluded

Question 11

During the lecture, the professor engaged with the audience by shared an amusing ___ from his own research experiences.

Accepted Answer

anecdote

Question 12

Certain behaviors observed in modern humans may be ___, reflecting traits inherited from our distant ancestors.

Accepted Answer

primitive

Question 13

The severity of the punishment should be ____________ to the seriousness of the offense committed.

Accepted Answer

proportionate

Question 14

The similarities between the two scientific theories are ___, suggesting that they share common underlying principles.

Accepted Answer

analagous

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