The word "diverse" is closest in meaning to which of following?
(A) surrounding
(B) divided
(C) different
(D) stimulating
387. Other investigators have noted that when mothers talk to babies who are only a few months old, they exaggerate the pitch, loudness, and intensity of their words.
The word "noted" is closest in meaning to which of following?
(A) theorized
(B) requested
(C) disagreed
(D) observed
388. They also exaggerate their facial expressions, hold vowels longer, and emphasize certain words.
The word "emphasize" is closest in meaning to which of following?
(A) stress
(B) repeat
(C) explain
(D) leave out
389. When songs have been subjected to these processes, their origin is usually impossible to trace.
The word "subjected" is closest in meaning to which of following?
(A) reduced
(B) modified
(C) exposed
(D) imitated
390. This constant reshaping and re-creation is the essence of folk music. Consequently, modern popular songs and other published music, even though widely sung by people who are not professional musicians, are not considered folk music.
The word "essence" is closest in meaning to which of following?
(A) basic nature
(B) growing importance
(C) full extent
(D) first phase
