Computer Science Application
Primitive Datatypes Solutions
VOCABULARY IN CONTEXT: Mastery Test 3
Using context clues for help, write, in the space provided, the letter of the best meaning
for each italicized word.
1. The foolish defendant waived (wāvd) his right to an attorney and instead
spoke for himself in court.
A. depended upon
C. wrote
B. greeted
D. gave up
2. It's a good idea for married couples to discuss their plans in case of each
other's demise (di-miz'). For example, do they wish to be buried or
cremated?
A. death
C. desire to divorce
B. success
D. concern
3. One tenet (tën'it) of Islam is that its followers should not drink alcohol.
A. answer
c. teaching
B. prediction
D. guarantee
4. Toddlers are naturally inquisitive (în-kwiz'i-tív). Because they are so
interested in their surroundings, they are eager to explore everything.
A. unreliable
C. curious
B. clumsy
D. tired
5. After X-rays were discovered in 1895, there were some preposterous
(pri-põs'tər-əs) reactions. For example, London merchants sold x-ray-
proof underwear.
A. logical
c. dangerous
B. ridiculous
D. delayed
6. The press assailed (ə-sāld') the mayor for giving large city construction
jobs to his brother-in-law's firm.
A. searched for
C. attacked
B. paid
D. fined
