Sadlier Blue Vocabulary Unit 11

What does it mean to 'select'?

• To randomly pick an item without consideration.

• To carefully choose as being the best or most suitable.

• To ignore all options and make no choice.

• To choose the first option available without thought.

What does it mean to 'nestle'?

• To settle or lie comfortably within something.

• To move quickly and energetically.

• To create a loud noise or disturbance.

• To travel a long distance.

What word describes a story that is unbelievable or ridiculous?

• absurd

• ordinary

• realistic

• common

What is the meaning of 'insure'?

• To protect against risk or loss.

• To guarantee a profit.

• To invest in stocks.

• To provide a loan.

What is the definition of 'principle'?

• A fundamental truth or proposition that serves as the foundation for a system of belief.

• A rule or guideline that dictates behavior or action.

• A financial term referring to the original sum of money borrowed or invested.

• A scientific theory that has been proven through experimentation.

What does it mean to 'confirm'?

• To establish the truth or correctness of something.

• To deny or reject something.

• To guess or estimate something.

• To ignore or overlook something.

What does 'absurd' mean?

• Wildly unreasonable, illogical, or inappropriate.

• Completely logical and reasonable.

• Highly amusing or entertaining.

• Simple and straightforward.

Complete the sentence: It is not _________ to believe everything you hear.

• realistic

• optimistic

• pessimistic

• idealistic

What does 'realistic' mean?

• Having a sensible and practical view of things.

• Being overly optimistic about situations.

• Ignoring practical considerations in decision-making.

• Believing in unrealistic possibilities.

What is an antonym of 'ensure'?

• endanger

• confirm

• secure

• guarantee