Unit 2.1 Vocabulary Practice (Brit Lit)

What does the term "emulate" mean?

• match or surpass (a person or achievement), typically by imitation

• mutual trust and friendship among people who spend a lot of time together

• lacking interest or excitement; dull

What does the term "mundane" mean?

• (especially of a change or distinction) so delicate or precise as to be difficult to analyze or describe

• lacking interest or excitement; dull

• feeling or showing caution about possible dangers or problems

What is the correct definition for the term "assimilate?"

• a loud and confused noise, especially that of people shouting vehemently

• a typical example or pattern of something; a model

• take in (information, ideas, or culture) and understand fully

Which of the terms matches with the following definition: "mutual trust and friendship among people who spend a lot of time together?"

• Camaraderie

• Subtle

• Paradigm

Which of the terms matches with the following definition: "well meaning and kind?"

• Mundane

• Benevolent

• Wary

The term "paradigm" means...

• take in (information, ideas, or culture) and understand fully

• feeling or showing caution about possible dangers or problems

• a typical example or pattern of something; a model

Which term matches with the following definition: "forcibly put an end to; restrain?"

• Clamor

• Wary

• Suppress

Which term matches with the following definition: "(especially of a change or distinction) so delicate or precise as to be difficult to analyze or describe?"

• Subtle

• Camaraderie

• Emulate

What does the term "wary" mean?

• lacking interest or excitement; dull

• forcibly put an end to; restrain

• feeling or showing caution about possible dangers or problems

Which term matches with the following definition: "a loud and confused noise, especially that of people shouting vehemently?"

• Assimilate

• Clamor

• Benevolent