WorksheetsFall 2024
Total questions: 50
Worksheet time: 25mins
Which term is used to describe a situation that is a complete disaster or failure?
debacle
ameliorate
rapport
generic
What does the word "decadence" imply?
improvement
stability
decline due to moral decay
rapid growth
Palatable means extremely nervous and easily frightened; shy or timid; extremely cautious; unstable, undependable.
True
False
What are the two specific items to address when discussing your career goals and priorities?
Skills and Education
Values/passion and Hobbies
Skills and Values/passion
Education and Work Experience
What is the purpose of creating a connection with the person when discussing your career goals?
To entertain them with personal stories
To help them understand what your career goals and priorities are
To get advice on your career choices
To find out about their career goals and priorities
What did the coursework in economics help the individual in the example understand about themselves?
They are skilled in creating databases
They have a talent for teaching economics
They are deeply curious about how markets work and how investors make decisions
They are interested in increasing their investment by exactly 10% every year
What is an important aspect to end a conversation with at a networking event?
A) A personal story
B) A detailed biography
C) A question
D) A sales pitch
What is one of the tips given for when you're attending a networking event?
A) Memorize everyone's names
B) Target your pitch to the event you're attending
C) Speak as long as possible
D) Avoid asking questions
expressing contempt or disapproval
undulate
pejorative
pretentious
partisan
What does the word "squalid" mean as used in the vocabulary list?
Clean and pleasant
Sordid, dirty, marked by filthiness
Bright and cheerful
Highly sophisticated
Which word from the list best describes a situation that is rapidly increasing in numbers?
Proliferating
Eradicate
Tenuous
Dubious
Which term is defined as "doubt; uncertainty in belief or knowledge"?
Skepticism
Catharsis
Affluence
Vindictive
Which term is used to describe a situation that is dangerous and unsafe?
salutary
precarious
rapport
effete
Scepter: Authority :: Scales: ________________
weight
justice
commerce
greed
Worm: Mouse:: Bird: ____________________
man
snake
rodent
cheese
steam: Water:: _______________: Ocean
lake
cloud
salt
ocean
______________: Crime:: Cemetery: Death
theft
notoriety
police
jail
Shelter: ___________:: bread: cake
refuge
cave
mansion
protection
What is an elevator pitch?
A long speech about your career goals
A brief introduction to make a connection
A detailed presentation about your skills
A written resume summary
Why is it called an "elevator pitch"?
Because it is delivered in an elevator
Because it takes as long as an elevator ride
Because it is about elevators
Because it is a pitch for elevator companies
What is the purpose of an elevator pitch?
To entertain the listener
To introduce yourself and make a connection
To ask for a job directly
To discuss your weaknesses
What is one example of a tailored introduction in an elevator pitch?
I love watching movies.
I have five younger siblings.
I’m a sophomore concentrating in English.
I enjoy hiking on weekends.
What is the main goal of an elevator pitch?
To sell a product
To make a lasting impression
To ask for a promotion
To share personal stories
What should you do before creating an elevator pitch?
Write a detailed resume
Reflect on your personal and professional identity
Practice public speaking
Research companies
What is a key question to ask yourself when creating an elevator pitch?
What are my favorite foods?
Who am I?
Where do I want to travel?
What is my favorite color?
What is an example of a co-curricular activity to mention in an elevator pitch?
Watching TV
Playing video games
Being a captain on a basketball team
Shopping
What did the coursework in economics help the person realize?
A love for painting
A curiosity about how markets work and how investors make decisions
A passion for gardening
An interest in cooking
What was the result of using the stock simulator over the past year?
A 10% increase in investments
A new car purchase
A trip to Europe
A new wardrobe
What is an example of a value or passion related to career goals?
Enjoying movies
Helping people in underserved communities
Playing video games
Collecting stamps
What is an important step to take at the end of a conversation at a networking event?
Share your resume
Ask a question or request advice
Talk about your hobbies
Discuss your favorite movies
What is a tip for making your pitch at an event?
Use complex jargon
Keep it brief
Talk about unrelated topics
Avoid eye contact
What should you do if you feel awkward introducing yourself at first?
Stop attending events
Practice to get better
Avoid talking to people
Change your career path
What is a benefit of having an "ask" during a conversation?
It makes the conversation less engaging
It provides a way for the other person to be helpful
It ends the conversation quickly
It avoids any further interaction
The definition vociferous is 'loud and noisy; compelling attention'?
True
False
What is the definition of 'extremely nervous and easily frightened; shy or timid; extremely cautious; unstable, undependable'?
True
False
The definition of subversion is 'a systematic attempt to overthrow a government by using persons working secretly from within'?
True
False
Precocious means 'having developed certain abilities or proclivities at an earlier age than usual'?
True
False
What is the definition of partisian is a person 'Devoted to or biased in support of a party, group, or cause'?
True
False
What is the definition of 'someone passionately devoted to a cause'?
True
False
The definition 'silent; not talkative' describes someone who does not speak much or is quiet.
True
False
What is the definition of 'sluggish, calm'?
sporadic
polemic
melancholic
phelgmatic
What is the definition of 'luck, finding good things without looking for them'?
serendipity
salubrious
pretentious
incantation
What is the definition of 'shrewdness shown by keen insight'?
acumen
acute
partisan
taciturn
What is the definition of 'expressing contempt or disapproval'?
undulate
pejorative
pretentious
partisan
What is the definition of 'to meditate, think about at length'?
unpropitious
serendipity
partisan
reminate
What is the definition of 'overused and consequently of little import; lacking originality or freshness'?
usurp
cliche
polemic
trite
Pound: kilogram:: weight: __________________
weight
area
volume
capacity
Father: daughter:: gill: _______________
fish
fin
lung
waffle
heredity: environment:: _____________ : rubella
Hemophilia
pneumonia
hemophilia
roseola
SANDAL : SHOE :: DOG :
HAND
FOOT
PUPPY
ANIMAL
