Question

1.c: choose two
directions: choose two words that best explain, define, or relate to each vocabulary word.

1. diaphragm a. separates b. connects c. divides d. blends
2. diameter a. perimeter b. through c. around d. circle
3. diagnose a. cure b. medicine c. identify d. determine
4. dialect a. pronunciation b. interpreter c. conversation d. grammar
5. permeable a. absorbent b. porous c. brittle d. impervious
6. perceive a. avoid b. ignore c. notice d. observe
7. perforate a. closure b. puncture c. hole d. mend
8. persistent a. constant b. frail c. merciful d. continuous
9. percolate a. withstand b. seep c. dilute d. drip
10. pervasive a. extensive b. rife c. limited d. narrow

Explanation:

For each vocabulary word, select two words with the closest related meanings:

1. diaphragm: Refers to a structure that splits spaces, so "separates" and "divides" match.
2. diameter: A straight line passing through a circle's center, so "through" and "circle" relate.
3. diagnose: Means to identify a condition, so "identify" and "determine" fit.
4. dialect: A variant of a language tied to pronunciation and grammar, so these two match.
5. permeable: Allows passage of substances, so "absorbent" and "porous" are correct.
6. perceive: Means to become aware of something, so "notice" and "observe" fit.
7. perforate: To make a hole, so "puncture" and "hole" are related.
8. persistent: Means ongoing, so "constant" and "continuous" match.
9. percolate: To seep or drip through, so "seep" and "drip" fit.
10. pervasive: Means widespread, so "extensive" and "rife" are correct.

Answer:

1. diaphragm: a. separates, c. divides
2. diameter: b. through, d. circle
3. diagnose: c. identify, d. determine
4. dialect: a. pronunciation, d. grammar
5. permeable: a. absorbent, b. porous
6. perceive: c. notice, d. observe
7. perforate: b. puncture, c. hole
8. persistent: a. constant, d. continuous
9. percolate: b. seep, d. drip
10. pervasive: a. extensive, b. rife