Chapter 2 - Task 1

What does avert(verb) mean?

• to begin
• to prevent
• to report

What does candid(adjective) mean?

• honest
• friendly
• careful

What does compel (verb) mean?

• to help
• to forbid
• to force

What does inevitable (adjective) mean?

• unavoidable
• uncertain
• understood

What does pessimist mean?

• expecting the worst
• mean
• careful

Which definition matches the word avert?

• very honest, truthful
• to prevent, avoid
• to do as commanded or asked
• certain to happen, unavoidable
• a person who tends to see the worst

Which definition matches the word candid?

• very honest, truthful
• to prevent, avoid
• to do as commanded or asked
• certain to happen, unavoidable
• a person who tends to see the worst

Which definition matches the word compel?

• very honest, truthful
• to prevent, avoid
• to do as commanded or asked
• certain to happen, unavoidable
• a person who tends to see the worst

Which definition matches the word inevitable?

• very honest, truthful
• to prevent, avoid
• to do as commanded or asked
• certain to happen, unavoidable
• a person who tends to see the worst

Which definition matches the word pessimist?

• very honest, truthful
• to prevent, avoid
• to do as commanded or asked
• certain to happen, unavoidable
• a person who tends to see the worst