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2024 Vocab Review: Words That Defined the Year!

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 8mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

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)

a historical event that shaped society in a specific period.

b)
the defining spirit or mood of a particular period of history
c)

a hit video game that reflects contemporary culture

d)

a historical event that shaped society in a specific period.

2.

Which of the following sentences uses the phrase "at the expense of" correctly?

a)

Rodri gained fame at the expense of his hard work and dedication.

b)

MrBeast gained massive popularity at the expense of spending large amounts of money on his challenges.

c)

LeBron James won an MVP award at the expense of playing basketball.

d)

Cristiano Ronaldo became a top scorer at the expense of scoring more goals.

3.

Meaning of underlined word: Children in countries like Haiti, Nepal and Cambodia being exploited by unscrupulous operators.

a)
immoral
b)
dishonest
c)
corrupt
d)
unethical
4.

Meaning of underlined phrase: Voluntourists do not contribute towards improving the lives of vulnerable children.

a)

weak

b)

not covered

c)

passive

d)

at risk

5.

Meaning of underlined word:

The money bolsters the lucrative voluntourism industry which thrives by objectifying innocent children.

a)

corrupts

b)

funds

c)

drains

d)

supports

6.

Meaning of underlined word:

It creates opportunities for volunteers to be connected to beneficiaries in faraway impoverished communities.

a)

broke

b)

affluent

c)

poor

d)

rural

7.

Meaning of underlined word:

This belief is exacerbated by the failure of voluntourists to equip the local communities.

a)
improved
b)

complicated

c)
made worse
d)

disseminated

8.

Meaning of underlined word:

The 2004 tsunami devastated entire coastal communities, leaving behind widespread destruction and claiming thousands of lives.

a)
destroyed
b)
improved
c)
damaged
d)

harmed

9.

Meaning of underlined word:

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.

a)

Helping others with the intention of gaining personal fame or recognition

b)

Demonstrating kindness only when there is something to gain in return

c)

Showing concern for others and helping them without expecting anything in return

d)

Driven by self-interest and personal gain

10.

Meaning of underlined word:

Liverpool is plagued by myriad challenges.

a)
specific
b)
limited
c)

many

d)
few
11.

Meaning of underlined word:

The fishing fleets deplete the fish stocks in a sector quickly.

a)

debilitate

b)

waste

c)

squander

d)

drain

12.

Meaning of underlined word:

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.

a)

well-known

b)

stylish

c)

trendy

d)
widespread
13.

Meaning of underlined word:

Smartphones have become ubiquitous in everyday life.

a)

trendy and stylish

b)

difficult to obtain

c)

essential

d)
present everywhere
14.

Meaning of underlined word:

The incessant humming of the computer fan was the only sound in the room.

a)

constant

b)
intermittent
c)

loud

d)

soft

15.

Meaning of underlined words:

Social media channels and legions of their consumers are under siege.

a)
Under attack or facing significant pressure.
b)
Receiving overwhelming support.
c)
Enjoying widespread popularity.
d)
Completely safe from harm.