VOCAB TEST - MIDTERM A

Some argue that printed newspapers are becoming ....................... in the digital age.

• disposable

• obsolete

• inherent

Which term best describes a wealthy person who donates to charity?

• philanthropist

• reformer

• acquaintance

What process do plants use to make food from sunlight?

• recession

• evolution

• photosynthesis

When someone feels “___________,” they are overly tired and unmotivated from working too hard.

• slippery

• obsolete

• burnt-out

Which word means a person you know but who isn’t a close friend?

• status

• acquaintance

• philanthropist

The road was ......................... after the rain, making it dangerous for drivers.

• sticky

• slippery

• comprehensive

During an economic .............................. , many businesses struggle due to low consumer spending.

• recession

• substance

• statistics

Synonym of "INITIATE"

• stand

• start

• unveil

Animals that can ___________ over time are better suited to survive in changing environments.

• devolve

• involve

• evolve

_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ refers to information in the form of numbers or data, often used to analyze trends.

(a)