Highly Effective Vocabulary

What does the term "proactive" mean?

• Reacting to a problem after it arises

• Controlling a situation by making things happen

• Ignoring problems until they become urgent

• Waiting for things to happen and then reacting

Which of the following is a synonym for "proactive"?

• Passive

• Reactive

• Take-charge

• Indifferent

How can student avoid extra stress ?

• By ignoring assignments

• By being reactive

• By being proactive with keeping up with assignments

• By procrastinating

What is the definition of "attitude"?

• A physical action

• A favorable or unfavorable opinion toward something or someone

• A type of clothing

• A mathematical equation

Which of the following is a synonym for "attitude"?

• Point of view

• Calculation

• Recipe

• Destination

What phrase suggests a positive mindset for achieving success?

• "I can't do it"

• "I can do it"

• "I won't try"

• "I give up"

What is the definition of "synergy"?

• The ability to work alone effectively

• The increased effectiveness when two or more people or businesses work together

• The process of dividing tasks among individuals

• The competition between two or more groups

Which of the following is a synonym for "synergy"?

• Isolation

• Competition

• Collaboration

• Independence

In the sentence "My friends and I used synergy to set up camp," what does "synergy" imply?

• They worked separately

• They worked together effectively

• They competed against each other

• They ignored each other

What does the word "optimistic" mean?

• Sad and doubtful about the future

• Hopeful and confident about the future

• Angry and frustrated about the future

• Indifferent and uninterested about the future