Vocab from News Commentary 1

Which word means "the early stage of development"?

• infancy

• halt

• unsettled

• mediocre

Which of the following word is a verb?

• fallout

• infancy

• intellectual

• displace

Which is the adjective used to describe things that have moderate or average quality?

What does the word "troves (n.)" mean?

• The process of negotiating terms

• The early stage of development

• A sudden stop

• Large collections of valuable things

____ refers to people who dislike new technology and fear job loss.

• mediocre

• troves

• luddites

• fallout

What is the verb form of "bargaining"?

What is an example of "a bargain" in daily life?

• Asking for higher salary

• Arguing for a cheaper price

• Sending a threatening letter

• Not submitting homework

She is an ____ woman who loves to read about politics and philosophy despite her hectic schedule.

• automated

• unsettled

• intellectual

• antagonistic

Which adjective refers to "operated by machines or system"?

• intellectual

• automated

• unsettled

• compelling

This writer is extremely ____ towards all journalists and critics. No one likes to write about him anymore.