Vocabulary Challenge 1

Define the word 'accelerate' in the context of a car speeding up.

• Decelerate the car

• Maintain the car's speed

• Slow down the car

• Increase the velocity or speed of the car.

Answer explanation

In the context of a car speeding up, 'accelerate' means to increase the velocity or speed of the car.

Use 'advocate' in a sentence to show support for a cause.

• I advocate for environmental conservation by participating in local clean-up events.

• I advocate for healthy eating by only consuming junk food.

• I advocate for sleeping in late by skipping morning classes.

• I advocate for my favorite TV show by binge-watching it every day.

Answer explanation

The correct choice showcases advocating for environmental conservation through participation in local clean-up events, aligning with the definition of advocating for a cause.

Provide a synonym for 'calculate'.

• determine

• estimate

• compute

• guess

Answer explanation

The synonym for 'calculate' is 'compute', as it refers to performing mathematical operations to find a result.

What is the antonym of 'counteract'?

• assist

• promote

• enhance

• support

Answer explanation

The antonym of 'counteract' is 'assist', as counteract means to act against something while assist means to help or support.

Explain the meaning of 'devise' and give an example sentence.

• The team had to devise a new hairstyle to attract more customers.

• The team had to devise a new dance routine to attract more customers.

• Example sentence: The team had to devise a new marketing strategy to attract more customers.

• The team had to devise a new cooking recipe to attract more customers.

Answer explanation

The correct choice is: Example sentence: The team had to devise a new marketing strategy to attract more customers.

In what situations does something 'entail' certain consequences?

• When the occurrence of one event or action guarantees the occurrence of another event or action.

• If a cat crosses your path

• Only on odd-numbered days

• When the consequences are unrelated to the initial event

Answer explanation

When the occurrence of one event or action guarantees the occurrence of another event or action.

How has technology 'evolved' over the past decade?

• Technology has evolved through the rise of smartphones, advancements in artificial intelligence, growth of cloud computing, development of IoT devices, and widespread adoption of social media platforms.

• Technology has evolved by becoming less accessible to the general public

• Technology has evolved by reverting back to older methods

• Technology has evolved by focusing solely on physical hardware improvements

Answer explanation

Technology has evolved through the rise of smartphones, advancements in artificial intelligence, growth of cloud computing, development of IoT devices, and widespread adoption of social media platforms.

When does a song 'evoke' strong emotions in listeners?

• When it uses only one instrument

• When it is played at a low volume

• When it has a fast tempo

• When it resonates with personal experiences, beliefs, or memories.

Answer explanation

When a song resonates with personal experiences, beliefs, or memories, it evokes strong emotions in listeners.

Can you 'extrapolate' data from a small sample size?

• Sometimes

• No

• Maybe

• Yes

Answer explanation

Extrapolating data from a small sample size is not recommended as it can lead to inaccurate conclusions. Small samples may not represent the entire population accurately.

What does it mean to 'generate' ideas?

• Generating ideas involves copying existing concepts.

• Generating ideas means following strict guidelines.

• Generating ideas involves the process of creating new concepts or solutions through creative thinking.

• Generating ideas is a process that requires no creativity.

Answer explanation

Generating ideas involves the process of creating new concepts or solutions through creative thinking.