Vocabulary Challenge

What does the word 'anticipate' mean?

• Ignoring future possibilities

• Expect or predict something to happen in the future

• Delaying decision-making

• Remembering past events

Choose the synonym for 'bankrupt': a) wealthy b) broke c) successful

• wealthy

• rich

• broke

• prosperous

In which sentence is 'brief' used correctly? a) The meeting was very brief. b) The book was very long. c) The movie was very exciting.

• c) The meeting was very brief.

• a) The meeting was very brief.

• d) The meeting was very brief.

• b) The meeting was very brief.

Which word means 'quick and energetic'? a) brisk b) slow c) lazy

• lethargic

• fast

• brisk

• inactive

What does 'budget' refer to? a) a plan for spending money b) a plan for saving money c) a plan for investing money

• d) a plan for earning money

• b) a plan for borrowing money

• c) a plan for donating money

• a) a plan for spending money

When do people usually 'compete'? a) when they work together b) when they play against each other c) when they relax

• when they work alone

• when they play against each other

• when they sleep

• when they collaborate

In what way can something be 'complicated'? a) simple b) easy c) difficult

• straightforward

• complex

• basic

• difficult

What is an 'effect'? a) a cause b) a result c) a beginning

• d) a purpose

• c) a beginning

• b) a result

• a) a cause

What does 'err' mean? a) to be correct b) to make a mistake c) to be perfect

• b

• a) to be right

• b) to be accurate

• c) to be flawless

What is a 'factor'? a) something that doesn't matter b) something that influences a result c) something that is unimportant

• b) something that has no impact

• b) something that influences a result

• c) something that is insignificant

• a) something that is irrelevant