Vocabulary Challenge: MOVERS AND SHAKERS

What does it mean to amend something?

• To delete existing content.

• To create a new document.

• To make changes or modifications.

• To summarize information.

How would you describe a dedicated person?

• A dedicated person is committed, hardworking, and persistent in pursuing their goals.

• A dedicated person avoids challenges and prefers comfort.

• A dedicated person is easily distracted and unmotivated.

• A dedicated person is indifferent and lacks ambition.

What does it mean to eschew something?

• To analyze and critique something.

• To promote something actively.

• To embrace something wholeheartedly.

• To deliberately avoid or abstain from something.

What does it mean to aspire to a goal?

• To have a vague interest in a topic.

• To have a strong desire or ambition to achieve something.

• To ignore one's ambitions and desires.

• To achieve something without any effort.

How can one deter someone from making a bad decision?

• Provide information about consequences and encourage alternative thinking.

• Ignore their concerns and let them decide on their own.

• Tell them that everyone else is doing it.

• Offer them a reward for making the bad decision.

What is an intrepid expedition?

• A routine and uneventful trip.

• A journey taken by a single person.

• A bold and adventurous journey.

• An expedition focused on relaxation and leisure.

What does it mean to turn over a new leaf?

• To make a decision without considering consequences.

• To ignore past mistakes and continue as usual.

• To take on more responsibilities without change.

• To make a fresh start or change one's behavior for the better.

How is revenue defined in a business context?

• Revenue is the total income generated from sales of goods or services.

• Revenue is the amount of money spent on marketing and advertising.

• Revenue refers to the total value of assets owned by a company.

• Revenue is the total profit after expenses are deducted.

What does it mean to feel desperate?

• To feel desperate means to be overly confident and relaxed.

• To feel desperate means to experience extreme joy and contentment.

• To feel desperate means to have a strong sense of control and security.

• To feel desperate means to experience a strong sense of hopelessness and urgency.

What does it mean to bombard someone with questions?

• To ask a single question repeatedly.

• To provide answers instead of questions.

• To overwhelm someone with many questions.

• To ignore someone's questions completely.