S1 Unit 1 Vocabulary

What is the definition of emphasize (verb)?

• to stress the importance of

• to ignore completely

• to make less important

• to forget quickly

• to avoid mentioning

What is the definition of initiate (verb)?

• to start; to cause the beginning of

• to finish; to bring to an end

• to ignore; to pay no attention to

• to repeat; to do again

What is the definition of valiant (adjective)?

• having bravery or courage

• being lazy or unmotivated

• showing dishonesty or deceit

• lacking any emotion

What is the definition of feud (noun)?

• a longstanding battle between people, families, or groups

• a peaceful agreement between nations

• a short conversation between friends

• a type of traditional dance

What is the definition of efficient (adjective)?

• productive without waste or excess

• slow and unreliable

• expensive and complicated

• unpredictable and random

• difficult to use

What is the definition of humane (adjective)?

• having compassion, sympathy

• being cruel and harsh

• lacking any emotion

• showing indifference

What is the definition of improvise (verb)?

• to invent or make offhand, without preparation

• to repeat something exactly as planned

• to follow strict instructions

• to memorize everything in advance

What is the definition of latter (adjective)?

• the second of a pair of options; belonging to a later time or end stages

• the first of a pair of options; belonging to an earlier time

• something that comes before everything else

• a person who delivers letters

What is the definition of quench (verb)?

• to satisfy; to put out or extinguish

• to increase in intensity

• to decorate elaborately

• to delay or postpone

What is the definition of vigorous (adjective)?

• done with much force or energy

• done in a slow and lazy manner

• related to being quiet and calm

• lacking any movement or activity

• showing little interest or enthusiasm