2-12/16 Vocabulary 2.0

What does the word "aloof" mean?

• To accept something to be true without question or proof.

• Not friendly or willing to take part in things; keeping a distance from others.

• A short and amusing or interesting story about a real incident or person.

• The quality of being open to more than one interpretation; not having one obvious meaning.

What is an "alternative"?

• A lack of interest, enthusiasm, or concern.

• A short and amusing or interesting story.

• Another option or choice among two or more possibilities.

• To state a fact or belief confidently and forcefully.

The term "ambiguity" refers to:

• A major concern in voter turnout at elections.

• The quality of being open to more than one interpretation; not having one obvious meaning.

• A decision based on random choice or personal whim.

• Accepting something to be true without question or proof.

What does "anecdote" mean?

• To state a fact or belief confidently and forcefully.

• A lack of interest, enthusiasm, or concern.

• A short and amusing or interesting story about a real incident or person.

• To accept something to be true without question or proof.

The word "apathy" is best defined as:

• Another option or choice among two or more possibilities.

• The quality of being open to more than one interpretation.

• A short and amusing or interesting story.

• Lack of interest, enthusiasm, or concern.

What does it mean when a decision is described as "arbitrary"?

• It is accepted to be true without question or proof.

• It is based on random choice or personal whim, rather than any reason or system.

• It is a fact or belief stated confidently and forcefully.

• It is another option or choice among two or more possibilities.

To "assert" means to:

• Lack interest, enthusiasm, or concern.

• Accept something to be true without question or proof.

• State a fact or belief confidently and forcefully.

• Provide another option or choice among two or more possibilities.

What does it mean to "assume"?

• To tell a short and amusing story about a real incident or person.

• To lack interest, enthusiasm, or concern.

• To state a fact or belief confidently and forcefully.

• To accept something to be true without question or proof.

What does the term "asylum" refer to?

• A place for the mentally ill

• Protection given by a country to someone who has left their own country as a refugee

• A sanctuary for endangered species

• A historical monument

What does the word "audacious" imply?

• Lacking respect or seriousness

• Showing a willingness to take surprisingly bold risks

• Being cautious and careful

• Having a strong sense of justice