Unit 1 E4 Vocabulary Quiz

What does the word "berate" mean?

• To express sympathy and concern for someone

• To make someone or something seem less impressive or valuable

• To scold or criticize someone critically

• To recover quickly from difficult conditions

Which of the following is a synonym for "compassion"?

• Resilience

• Gregariousness

• Tenderness

• Competence

What characteristic best defines a "resilient" person?

• Prefers calm environments and solitude

• Sociable and enjoys being around other people

• Able to withstand or recover quickly from difficult conditions

• Satisfied with their own abilities or situation

If someone is described as "gregarious," they are likely to be:

• Introverted

• Outgoing and sociable

• Competent in their abilities

• Complacent about their situation

What does "introvert" mean?

• A person who is very adaptable and strong

• A person who is satisfied with their own abilities

• A person who prefers calm environments and limits social engagement

• A person who is very sociable and enjoys being around other people

Which word means having the necessary ability, knowledge, or skill to do something successfully?

• Diminish

• Resilient

• Gregarious

• Competent

What does "complacent" mean?

• Feeling challenged and motivated to try harder

• Feeling satisfied with your own abilities or situation that you feel you do not need to try harder

• Having a strong desire for social interaction

• Preferring solitude and calm environments

Which of the following is a synonym for "diminish"?

• Enhance

• Devalue

• Amplify

• Augment

What does the word "gregarious" mean?

• To express sympathy and concern for someone

• To make someone or something seem less impressive or valuable

• To scold or criticize someone critically

• Being sociable and enjoys being around other people

To make someone or something seem less impressive or valuable is the definition of which vocabulary word?