Vocabulary Quiz [Tutorials 1 & 2]

The rapid spread of misinformation on social media is [[profoundly concerning]], as it erodes trust in democratic institutions.

• Somewhat worrying

• Extremely alarming

• Mildly surprising

• Logically expected

The alarming rise in extreme weather events is the [[writing on the wall]] that humanity can no longer ignore.

• A metaphorical warning of future disaster

• A historical event

• An unexplained phenomenon

• A piece of graffiti

The world faces a [[predicament]] where automation boosts productivity but also displaces millions of workers.

• A challenging dilemma

• A guaranteed success

• A planned strategy

• An irrelevant issue

The lack of financial literacy education in schools is a [[disservice]] to young adults.

• A serious advantage

• A failure to provide necessary support

• A useful life skill

• A minor inconvenience

By [[inflicting]] harsh penalties on whistleblowers, authoritarian regimes discourage accountability.

• Imposing or causing harm

• Rewarding fairly

• Accidentally influencing

• Encouraging honesty

The outcome of the recent elections in Russia seemed [[predetermined]], given the state-controlled media’s biased coverage.

• Carefully planned but uncertain

• Decided in advance

• A surprising event

• A fair and democratic process

The dominance of [[banal]] entertainment reflects society’s shift towards instant gratification rather than intellectual engagement.

• Overly simplistic and unoriginal

• Groundbreaking and innovative

• Deeply thought-provoking

• Factually inaccurate

[[A common sentiment]] among youth today is that higher education no longer guarantees financial security.

• An unpopular opinion

• A widely shared belief

• A government policy

• A personal statement

Government surveillance programs are often justified on the grounds of national security, but they are [[implicitly]] an infringement on personal privacy.

• Clearly stated

• Strongly opposed

• Understood without being directly stated

• Officially declared

His argument against environmental regulations was [[grounded in the proposition that]] economic growth should take precedence over sustainability.

• Based on the belief that

• Completely unrelated to

• Opposed to

• Not logically connected