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1. The study of demographics (demma-GRAFFIKS) is likely to be concerned with:
   political leanings
   job-applicant screening
   jobs, age, and sex
   causes of wrecks

2. Dorcas (DORK-us) is another word for:
   someone brainy but weird
   a two-pointed beard
   a musical bell
   a graceful gazelle

3. The term diacritical (die-uh-CRITICAL) would most likely refer to:
   helpful little marks
   flight paths of larks
   beasties found in parks
   damaging remarks

4. Something that’s deleterious (della-TERRY-us) is likely to:
   be found on a farm
   do someone harm
   vanish away
   influence or sway

5. A dilettante’s (dill-uh-TANT or -TONT) goal is most likely:
   to find hidden treasure
   just personal pleasure
   great wealth and fame
   winning each game

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