Vocabulary Lesson #11

What does the word "kismet" mean?

• A detailed plan of action

• A sudden disaster

• Fate or destiny

• A strong disagreement

Which of the following sentences uses the word "exonerate" correctly?

• The jury decided to exonerate the defendant after finding conclusive evidence of innocence.

• She decided to exonerate her schedule by canceling unnecessary meetings.

• He tried to exonerate the tension by telling a joke.

• The chef decided to exonerate the recipe by adding more spices.

What does "altruism" refer to?

• The act of self-interest and personal gain

• The belief in or practice of disinterested and selfless concern for the well-being of others

• A method of organizing tasks efficiently

• The study of ancient cultures and languages

Which of the following best describes someone who is "myopic"?

• Someone who can see things clearly at a distance but not up close

• Someone who lacks imagination, foresight, or intellectual insight

• Someone who is extremely good at mathematics

• Someone who is capable of speaking multiple languages fluently

What does it mean to "galvanize" someone?

• To cause someone to become immobile with fear

• To coat iron or steel with a protective layer of zinc

• To shock or excite someone into taking action

• To confuse or perplex someone

Choose the sentence where "kismet" is used incorrectly.

• They believed it was kismet that they met at the coffee shop.

• The kismet of the project was uncertain due to financial constraints.

• Many people hope for kismet to bring them true love.

• He always said his success was a matter of kismet.

Which sentence correctly uses the word "exonerate"?

• The document served to exonerate the policy from any criticism.

• After years of research, the scientist was able to exonerate a new theory.

• The evidence presented in court served to exonerate the accused of all charges.

• She hoped to exonerate her debts by working a second job.

Identify the sentence where "altruism" is used correctly.

• His altruism was evident when he donated most of his earnings to charity.

• The company's altruism led to a decrease in profits but an increase in employee satisfaction.

• She practiced altruism by studying hard and getting good grades.

• Altruism in the animal kingdom is a topic that has puzzled scientists for decades.

Which of the following is an example of a myopic decision?

• Planning for retirement by starting to save money early in one's career

• Investing in a startup without researching its long-term viability

• Taking a course to improve skills relevant to one's job

• Consulting with a financial advisor before making a large investment

What is the opposite of "galvanize"?

• Energize

• Stagnate

• Accelerate

• Motivate