GE L11 unit 8 (vocabulary part 1)

What does "uninhabitable" mean?

• Safe to live in

• Impossible to live in

• Full of people

• Well-maintained

If a resource "dwindles," it means it is:

• Increasing rapidly

• Disappearing gradually

• Staying the same

• Becoming more useful

A person belonging to the upper class with noble heritage is called:

• Sinister

• Aristocratic

• Realistic

• Apocalyptic

Which of the following best defines "meticulously"?

• Done carelessly

• Done quickly

• Done with great attention to detail

• Done without any planning

A "comforting" person or thing is one that:

• Makes people feel safe and relaxed

• Causes fear and anxiety

• Encourages competition

• Demands hard work

A "compelling" story is one that is:

• Boring and predictable

• Difficult to understand

• Powerful and engaging

• Incomplete and confusing

What are "dramas" in literature or media?

• Comedic and light-hearted stories

• Serious and emotional stories

• Short scientific reports

• Instructional videos

A "sinister" character in a story is likely to be:

• Kind and generous

• Mysterious but friendly

• Evil and threatening

• Brave and heroic

"Cli-fi" is a genre of fiction that focuses on:

• Space exploration

• Climate change and its effects

• Fantasy worlds

• Ancient civilizations

In a movie or play, the "set" refers to:

• The location where the actors perform

• The script of the play

• The people in the audience

• The main character