Question

2b understanding word relationships
circle the letter next to each correct answer. there may be more than
correct answer.

1. which word or words are related to animals?

(a) modicum
(b) fauna
(c) menagerie
(d) canine

1. which word or words are related to barely enough?

(a) patrician
(b) pittance
(c) modicum
(d) periphery

1. which word or words are related to unfriendly?

(a) irascible
(b) choleric
(c) opulent
(d) churlish

1. which word or words are related to rich?

(a) utilitarian
(b) sumptuous
(c) opulent
(d) arcane

Explanation:

1. "fauna" refers to the animals of a particular region, a "menagerie" is a collection of captive animals, and "canine" relates to dogs (animals). "modicum" means a small quantity and is not related to animals.
2. "pittance" and "modicum" mean a small or barely - enough amount. "patrician" refers to a member of the upper class and "periphery" means the outer parts.
3. "irascible", "choleric", and "churlish" all describe unfriendly or ill - tempered behavior. "opulent" means wealthy.
4. "sumptuous" and "opulent" mean rich or luxurious. "utilitarian" is about usefulness and "arcane" means mysterious or known to few.

Answer:

1. B. fauna, C. menagerie, D. canine
2. B. pittance, C. modicum
3. A. irascible, B. choleric, D. churlish
4. B. sumptuous, C. opulent