Week 6 :)

What does the word 'affluent' mean?

• Having a lot of friends; sociable.

• Being physically fit and healthy.

• Having an abundant supply of money or possessions of value

• Living in a rural area.

Provide a synonym for 'feasible'.

• Achievable

• Possible

• Practical

• Unattainable

How would you define the term 'discern'?

• Confuse intentionally

• Ignore completely

• Understand clearly and easily

• perceive, recognize or detect

In what context is the word 'sally' commonly used?

• Agricultural context

• Astronomical context

• Kitchen context

• Military context

Explain the meaning of 'consternation'.

• Feelings of calm or indifference, typically at something unexpected.

• Feelings of joy or excitement, typically at something expected.

• Sudden shock or dismay that causes confusion

• Feelings of anger or frustration, typically at something expected.

What does it mean to be 'precocious'?

• Having a fear of failure

• characterized by exceptionally early development

• Lacking motivation or drive

• Being shy and reserved

Describe a situation where something is done in a 'perfunctory' manner.

• Completing a project by copying someone else's work without putting in effort

• Cooking a meal by following a recipe without paying attention to the details

• Reading a book by skimming through the pages without understanding the content

• Completing paperwork by quickly filling in the required fields without double-checking for accuracy or completeness.

How would you express 'chagrin' in simpler terms?

• Being content

• Feeling embarrasment

• Feeling happy

• Experiencing joy

What does it mean to be 'perverse'?

• Deviating from what is considered moral or right or proper

• Consistently making logical decisions

• Being reasonable and following expectations

• Acting in accordance with societal norms

In what way is it inappropriate to 'deride' someone?

• Deriding someone involves ignoring, avoiding, or neglecting them, which is considerate and polite.

• Deriding someone involves apologizing, sympathizing, or empathizing with them, which is understanding and compassionate.

• Deriding someone involves mocking, ridiculing, or belittling them, which is hurtful and disrespectful.

• Deriding someone involves complimenting, praising, or supporting them, which is encouraging and respectful.