Module 1
Give term:
someone who always expects bad things to happen
cynic
Give term:
to make something better or improve it
enhance
Give term:
Showing commitment or devotion to a task / purpose
dedication
Give term:
figured out a way to achieve a plan
devised
Give term:
done in an unusual or remarkable way
extraordinarily
Give term:
a deep crack or opening in the ground
chasm
Give definition:
clumsy
happening in a careless way
Give definition:
transparent
something you can see through
Give definition:
confront
to deal with a problem or difficult situation
Give definition:
occasionally
something that happens once in a while
Give definition:
rhythmic
A pattern of sounds, movements, or beats that repeat
Give definition:
thrive
the ability for living things to grow well and be healthy
How would you view a distant object?
Answers will vary
(Consider correct if example includes:
-far away
EX: telescope, binoculars, transportation, etc.)
What might someone say to taunt their sibling?
Answers will vary
(Consider correct if example includes:
-something said to anger or upset someone else
EX: "That's why I'm the favorite,"
"Your IQ test came back negative,"
"If I had a dollar for every time you said something funny, I'd have no money," etc.)
Why might someone go through the immigration process?
Answers will vary
(Consider correct if example includes:
-The process of coming to live in a new country
EX: PUSH FACTORS~ war, poverty, natural disasters etc.
PULL FACTORS~ safety, education, new jobs, better climate, etc.)
How does a disheveled room look?
Answers will vary
(Consider correct if example includes:
-Not neat or tidy; MESSY
EX: papers everywhere, food wrappers on the ground, clothing scattered, etc.)
How might a person behave at a dignified event?
Answers will vary
(Consider correct if example includes:
-Acting in a way that is formal, calm, and proper
EX: using silverware, good manners, chewing with a closed mouth, elbows off the table, cellphone away, etc.)
What makes an autonomous car different than a standard car?
Answers will vary
(Consider correct if example includes:
-something that controls itself
EX: it doesn't need to be steered, it can park itself, etc.)
Gather is to collect
as stash is to _____.
Hoard
(A group of valuable things that is usually kept secret and carefully guarde by someone)
Green lights are to allowed
as ________ are to blocked.
Obstacles
(Objects that make it hard to get where you want to go)
Blossomed is to pink
as _____ is to black.
Perished
(Someone or something that has died)
Water is to life
as effort is to _____.
Endeavor
(Trying very hard to do something)
Last is to worst
as best is to _____.
Unsurpassed
(Better than anything else)
Mundane is to boring as fascinating is to ____.
Intriguing
(Very interesting)
Standing at the edge of the canyon, he was struck by a _____ awareness of how small he was by comparison, and the hope to someday make a large impact on the world.
Profound
(thoughts or ideas that are deep and meaningful)
To the untrained eye, they were virtually the same, however the zoologist could easily _____ the llama from the alpaca based on size and ear shape.
Distinguish
(noticing how things are different in order to tell them apart)
Despite her need to use mobility aids, like a wheelchair or crutches to move her physical body, her mind was _____ of moving faster than the speed of light to solve complex puzzles.
Capable
(having the skill or ability to do something)
At 12:15 a.m. on April 15, 1912, after striking an iceberg, the ship, Titanic, and its passengers were in _____ and began seeking assistance from nearby vessels.
Distress
(Feeling very worried and upset)
Looking at their garden overflowing with fresh vegetables, the chefs began to find _____ for new seasonal menu items to incorporate their organic overflow.
Inspiration
(An excited feeling that gives you new and creative ideas)
The blizzard and frigid conditions that have struck the northeast region mean that children will spend more time indoors, leaving playgrounds and parks _____, as if frozen in time.
Idle
(Not doing anything; inactive)