Worksheets2024 Vocab Review: Words That Defined the Year!
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 8mins
Meaning of underlined word: Squid Game pierced the zeitgeist like a needle through a honeycomb wafer – with an estimated audience of more than 140m worldwide, it became Netflix's most-viewed show of all time.
a historical event that shaped society in a specific period.
a hit video game that reflects contemporary culture
a historical event that shaped society in a specific period.
Which of the following sentences uses the phrase "at the expense of" correctly?
Rodri gained fame at the expense of his hard work and dedication.
MrBeast gained massive popularity at the expense of spending large amounts of money on his challenges.
LeBron James won an MVP award at the expense of playing basketball.
Cristiano Ronaldo became a top scorer at the expense of scoring more goals.
Meaning of underlined word: Children in countries like Haiti, Nepal and Cambodia being exploited by unscrupulous operators.
Meaning of underlined phrase: Voluntourists do not contribute towards improving the lives of vulnerable children.
weak
not covered
passive
at risk
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The money bolsters the lucrative voluntourism industry which thrives by objectifying innocent children.
corrupts
funds
drains
supports
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It creates opportunities for volunteers to be connected to beneficiaries in faraway impoverished communities.
broke
affluent
poor
rural
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This belief is exacerbated by the failure of voluntourists to equip the local communities.
complicated
disseminated
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The 2004 tsunami devastated entire coastal communities, leaving behind widespread destruction and claiming thousands of lives.
harmed
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LeBron James is not only known for his basketball skills, but his altruistic efforts to build schools for underprivileged kids show his commitment to giving back to the community.
Helping others with the intention of gaining personal fame or recognition
Demonstrating kindness only when there is something to gain in return
Showing concern for others and helping them without expecting anything in return
Driven by self-interest and personal gain
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Liverpool is plagued by myriad challenges.
many
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The fishing fleets deplete the fish stocks in a sector quickly.
debilitate
waste
squander
drain
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The trend of gaming livestreams has become prevalent on platforms like Twitch, with top streamers attracting millions of viewers and shaping the future of online entertainment.
well-known
stylish
trendy
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Smartphones have become ubiquitous in everyday life.
trendy and stylish
difficult to obtain
essential
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The incessant humming of the computer fan was the only sound in the room.
constant
loud
soft
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Social media channels and legions of their consumers are under siege.
