Unit 1: Suspense Vocabulary

What is the definition of suspense?

• A feeling of excitement or anxiety about what may happen next

• A state of complete relaxation

• A type of comedy

• A form of musical expression

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What does the word "acquire" mean?

• To lose something

• To get, receive, or earn something

• To destroy something

• To give away something

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Which word means "friendly, cheerful, and warm"?

• Ruthless

• Offensive

• Genial

• Intrigue

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What does the word "intrigue" mean?

• To bore someone

• To raise one’s curiosity or interest

• To justify an action

• To offend someone

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What does the word "justify" mean?

• To explain or give a good reason for

• To offend someone

• To acquire something

• To be ruthless

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Which word means "disgusting and deeply upsetting"?

• Genial

• Offensive

• Intrigue

• Ruthless

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What does the word "ruthless" mean?

• Friendly and warm

• Disgusting and deeply upsetting

• Cruel and unworried about causing pain

• To raise curiosity

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Which of the following best describes the term "suspense"?

• A state of complete certainty

• A feeling of excitement or anxiety about what may happen next

• A type of musical genre

• A form of relaxation

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Which word would you use to describe someone who is "friendly, cheerful, and warm"?

• Ruthless

• Offensive

• Genial

• Intrigue

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If someone is trying to "raise one’s curiosity or interest," they are trying to:

• Offend you

• Intrigue you

• Justify their actions

• Acquire something

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