Unit 3 Vocab I

Provide a synonym for the word 'Bleak'.

• Grim

• Bright

• Cheerful

• Joyful

In which sentence is the word 'Crucial' used correctly:

• a) The test was crucial for her final grade.

• b) He wore a crucial expression on his foot.

• c) The crucial dog barked loudly.

• d) She crucially finished her homework on time.

Use the word 'Simultaneously' in a sentence of your own.

Explain the meaning of the word 'Forge' in the context of creating something.

• To travel to a distant place

• To create or form something, especially with great effort or skill

• To destroy or break something into pieces

• To ignore or neglect something

What does the word 'Metamorphosis' mean?

• A method of cooking vegetables

• A complete change in form or structure

• A type of rock formation

• The study of ancient civilizations

Give an example of opportunism in a real-life situation.

• Helping a friend in need

• Donating to a charity

• Taking advantage of a friend's misfortune

• Volunteering at a local shelter

Explain the difference between 'Complacency' and 'Contentment'.

• Complacency is a state of being satisfied and at ease with one's situation, while contentment is a feeling of self-satisfaction that prevents people from trying harder.

• Complacency and contentment are the same thing.

• Complacency is a positive feeling, while contentment is a negative feeling.

• Complacency is a feeling of self-satisfaction that prevents people from trying harder, while contentment is a state of being satisfied and at ease with one's situation.

Identify a news article that uses sensationalism to attract readers. Explain how sensationalism is used in the article.

• An article titled 'Local Man Discovers Long Lost Brother' uses sensationalism by describing an unlikely scenario to attract readers.

• An article titled 'Alien Invasion: Extraterrestrial Life Found on Mars!' uses sensationalism by making exaggerated claims to attract readers.

• An article titled 'Breaking News: World Leaders Worry War Is Coming" uses a dramatic topic to attract readers.

• An article titled 'New Study Reveals Dangers of Climate Change' uses frightening language to attract the reader.

Provide a synonym for the word 'Divine'.

• Evil

• Sinful

• Wicked

• Sacred

In what way is a person described as 'Eminent'?

• Inferior, lowly, or undistinguished

• Unknown, obscure, or insignificant

• Average, ordinary, or unremarkable

• Distinguished, prominent, or outstanding