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WorksheetsClimate Change Article Vocab quiz
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 15mins
“It’s not what happens to you, but how you react to it that matters.” is an example of an _____.
euphemism
patronizing
epigram
epitaph
An ameliorative process is one that ______ the conditions of something.
improves
sustains
damages
reduces
"He couldn't help but give a patronizing glare to the clueless customer."
What the best definition for patronizing as used in this sentence?
To look down on someone or treat them as if they are less intelligent or knowledgeable.
He arrived at the meeting ostensibly to discuss business, but his true intention was to gather information for his own personal gain.
What is the definition of the word ostensibly as used in this sentence?
impossible to deny or disprove
plausible rather than demonstrably true
to cause to be incapable of functioning
excessively harsh or severe
"He was a maverick in the corporate world, always challenging the status quo."
What is the definition of the word maverick as used in this sentence?
someone who is afraid to take risks
someone who follows the rules strictly
someone who is independent-minded and unorthodox
someone with great authority
The _____ monster towered over even the largest buildings in the city
diminutive
coarse
polemic
gargantuan
Climate change activists predict great _____ as a result of rising global temperatures.
destabilization
"She was an enigma, always keeping everyone guessing about her next move."
What is the definition of the word enigma as used in this sentence?
someone who is predictable
someone who is open and straightforward
someone who is mysterious or difficult to understand
someone who is loud and attention-seeking
The _____ aroma filled the room, making everyone's mouth water.
repugnant
ambivalent
delectable
insipid
The evidence presented in court was _____, proving the defendant's guilt beyond any doubt.
Choose the best word for the blank.
substantial
irrefutable
Mass _____ around the world has been the primary reason for the increase of greenhouse gasses in the atmosphere.
The government implemented _____measures, imposing harsh penalties and strict regulations.
Choose the best word for the blank.
draconian
relaxing
The phrase cherry-picking in research refers to _____.
The root word anthro refers to humans. The phrase anthropogenic in reference to climate change means _____.
If something is detectable, it is _____.
Vague or not clearly visible
Hydraulic fracturing, also known as _____, has been responsible for cheaper fossil fuel extraction.
water blasting
core mining
turbo drilling
To be ambitious is to _____.
have no desire to achieve anything
have a strong desire to achieve something
The _____ of the situation was so intense that everyone was on edge.
levity
tranquility
tension
indifference
His _____ demeanor made it difficult to gauge his true feelings.
inscrutable
expressive
animated
transparent
"She was a paragon of virtue, always setting an example for others."
What is the definition of the word paragon as used in this sentence?
someone who is flawed or imperfect
someone who is a model of excellence or perfection
someone who is average or ordinary
someone who is notorious or infamous
