Vocabulary Challenge for Grade 11

What does 'refute' mean?

• To ignore a statement or argument.

• To accept something as true.

• To support a claim or argument.

• To prove something is false or incorrect.

Use 'waive' in a sentence.

• She chose to ignore her right to a trial.

• He will not waive his right to an appeal.

• She decided to waive her right to a trial.

• They decided to uphold their right to a trial.

Define 'tenuous'.

• Stable and secure

• Firm and solid

• Strong and robust

• Weak or insubstantial.

What is the meaning of 'resilient'?

• Easily broken or damaged; fragile.

• Unwilling to change or adapt; rigid.

• Slow to recover from setbacks; weak.

• Able to recover quickly from difficulties; tough.

Explain why something might be considered inadequate.

• Inadequate means not sufficient or not meeting the required standards.

• Inadequate means being overly sufficient.

• Inadequate is a term used to describe something that is always acceptable.

• Inadequate refers to something that is perfect and complete.

What does 'mystifying' mean?

• Clear and straightforward

• Simple and easy to grasp

• Obvious and self-explanatory

• Confusing or difficult to understand.

Create a sentence using 'refute'.

• The teacher decided to refute the homework assignments.

• The lawyer aimed to refute the accusations made against her client.

• He wanted to refute the delicious meal he had.

• She was eager to refute the weather forecast for the week.

What is a synonym for 'tenuous'?

• robust

• flimsy

• solid

• strong

How can one demonstrate resilience in challenging situations?

• Avoid taking any risks or making decisions.

• Blame others for the situation.

• Maintain a positive attitude and adapt to change.

• Ignore the problem and hope it goes away.

Provide an example of a nuanced argument.

• Developing nations should prioritize industrialization over sustainability.

• Climate change is solely a political issue.

• Economic growth is irrelevant to environmental concerns.

• Climate change action must balance urgency with economic realities of developing nations.