Vocab List 1

VAGUE means...

• definite, certain

• different, various

• unclear, not specific

• I don't know

Michelle Obama is someone who has earned my ADMIRATION over the years.

• This person looks up to Michelle Obama

• This person is jealous of Michelle Obama

• This person voted for Michelle Obama

• I don't know

Throughout history, many INTOLERANT leaders have built walls and created barriers to separate themselves from those they consider "others".

• I don't know

• not accepting of views, beliefs, or behavior that differs from your own

• not having or showing the ability to make decisions quickly and effectively

• behaving in a polite or friendly way to a guest or new arrival.

Mickey is feeling________________.

• hesitant

• passionate

• I don't know

• somber

Stereotypes are usually _________ statements made about a group of people. Such as, "All the kids at Tanglewood are rich."

• narrow

• random

• broad

• true

ABUNDANT means...

• a lot

• not enough

• happily

• without

"Sarah!" I shouted at the blonde ponytail bouncing ahead of me. "Hey, Sarah," I said, finally catching up to her and grabbing her shoulder. The girl stared at me, BEWILDERED.

What happened?

• The speaker hurt Sarah's shoulder

• Sarah is angry at the speaker

• The speaker made a mistake, the girl was not Sarah

• I don't know

Coaches are not allowed to referee games at their own school because they could be BIASED and compromise the fairness of the game.

• having or showing a dislike or distrust

• impartial and just treatment or behavior without favoritism or discrimination.

• I don't know

• have an unfair preference for or against someone or something.

Many critics argue that Fox News favors the Republican party, many other counter-argue that outlets like HuffPost favor the Democrats. In any case, everyone would agree that it is difficult to find American news that is UNBIASED.

• objective, neutral, showing no favoritism

• showing or caused by strong feelings or a strong belief

• I don't know

• of uncertain, indefinite, or unclear character or meaning.

Remember: Money is a reward, not a goal. It is important to find something that you are PASSIONATE about, and make that your goal. Wealth and success follow passion.

• deeply feel or believe in something, strongly connected or dedicated to something

• emotionally disturbed by something

• curious or interested in something

• angry