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Exercise 1

Look up the terms that are in bold print in a dictionary. Then choose an answer for each question. (Use the most recent derivation where asked for it.)

1 .       The derivation (origination) of the word slow is 



2 .       On what syllable do we place the primary accent in the word selective



3 .       When was Abigail Adams born? 



4 .       Who was Thelma Catherine Ryan Nixon



5 .       How many syllables are in the word monazite



6 .       The definition of the word monarchy is 



7 .       Which syllable receives the primary accent in the word nominee



8 .       Where in the human body would you find the trapezoid bone? 



9 .       What were the names of the aviation pioneers, the Wright brothers? 



10 .       In the Islamic calendar, which month follows Rajab? 



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