Understanding Key Vocabulary

Which word means "to accept something as true"? A. Believe B. Deny

• Deny

• A. Believe

Which word means "keeping things fair and even"? A. Influence B. Balance

• Balance

• Influence

Which word means "to gently persuade or encourage"? A. Defend B. Coax

• D. Reject

• C. Ignore

• A. Defend

• B. Coax

Which word means "to have an effect on others' decisions"? A. Power B. Influence

• Influence

• Persuasion

• Control

• Authority

Which word means "the ability to control or affect something"? A. Passionate B. Power

• Control

• Influence

• Power

• Weakness

Which word means "having strong feelings about something"? A. Believing B. Passionate

• Passionate

• Dispassionate

• Apathetic

• Indifferent

Which word means "to make something less severe"? A. Alleviate B. Aggravate

• Exacerbate

• Diminish

• A. Alleviate

• Mitigate

Which word means "to show or express something clearly"? A. Demonstrate B. Conceal

• A. Demonstrate

• Neglect

• Illustrate

• Obscure

Which word means "to take part in an activity"? A. Participate B. Observe

• Participate in a discussion

• Join a club

• Attend a lecture

• A. Participate

Which word means "to make something happen"? A. Cause B. Prevent

• Encourage

• Facilitate

• A. Cause

• Create