Praxis 5001 Practice Exams Practice Question
Scenario/Extract:
The following passage is from The Blood of Olympus, by Rick Riordan.
Before Nico could stand, wolves appeared from every direction-huge black beasts leaping from the roofs, surrounding their encampment.
The largest of them padded forward. The alpha wolf stood on his haunches and began to change. His forelegs grew into arms. His snout shrank into a pointy nose. His gray fur morphed into a cloak of woven animal pelts. He became a tall, wiry man with a haggard face and glowing red eyes. A crown of finger bones circled his greasy black hair.
"Ah, little satyr..." The man grinned, revealing pointed fangs. "Your wish is granted! You will stay in Évora forever, because sadly for you, my figurative wolves are literally wolves."
Which of the following highlighted words from the passage is the best example of Tier 3 vocabulary?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Tier 3 vocabulary consists of specialized terms that are often specific to a particular subject area. "Satyr," a mythological creature from ancient Greek folklore, exemplifies this as it pertains to literature and mythology.
In contrast, "Grew" is a common verb related to growth and lacks specificity. "Snout" refers to the projecting nose of certain animals, making it more general and less specialized. "Haggard," describing a worn or gaunt appearance, is more commonly used in everyday language rather than in a specialized context. Thus, "Satyr" stands out as the most precise and context-specific term among the options.
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