Academic Vocabulary Warm-ups (Week 2-10) Review

Which of the following best describes resilience?

• The ability to avoid challenges.
• The ability to bounce back after something bad happens.
• The tendency to give up easily.
• The skill of planning for the future.

What does "resilience" imply about a person's character?

• They avoid challenges.
• They are always cheerful.
• They can recover from setbacks (obsticles).
• They never face problems.

Which of the following statements is true about the concept of "grit"?

• It involves giving up when faced with challenges.
• It means avoiding hard tasks.
• It is synonymous with laziness.
• It represents the determination to persist despite difficulties.

What does the word "adversity" mean?

• A common occurrence
• A pleasant experience
• A really difficult or unlucky situation
• A fortunate situation

To "depict" something means to:

• Ignore it completely
• Analyze it deeply
• Show or describe something using words or pictures
• Criticize it harshly

What does the term "mundane" refer to?

• Exciting and thrilling
• Boring or ordinary
• Unique and special
• Complex and intricate

If something is described as "imperative," it is:

• Very important or must be done
• Confusing and unclear
• Unnecessary and trivial
• Optional and unimportant

In financial terms, what does "collateral" mean?

• A fee charged for borrowing
• Something extra given as a promise when borrowing money
• A loan with no conditions
• A type of investment

What is an "incentive"?

• A requirement for employment
• A distraction from work
• A punishment for poor performance
• Something that makes you want to do a good job

(*Bonus) Reflecting on personal experiences, how can adversity relate to resilience?

• Adversity always leads to failure.
• Resilience is built through overcoming adversity.
• Adversity has no impact on personal growth.
• Resilience is unrelated to personal experiences.