Character Traits
This adjective describes someone who is friendly and pleasant; synonyms include genial and amiable. (Answer format: What is ___?)
What is amiable?
Which word means "to find innocent or blameless"? (Answer format: What is ___?)
What is absolve?
Use the word "retort" correctly in a one-sentence response showing its meaning "to reply quickly or sharply." (Answer format: Provide the sentence.)
Example answer: "She retorted, 'I never said that,' when accused."
Give the adjective form of the noun "zeal" and use it in a short phrase. (Answer format: What is ___? — phrase)
What is zealous? — "zealous supporter"
Which word from the list means "not giving in; stubborn" and can describe a character who refuses to compromise? (Answer format: What is ___?)
What is adamant?
Which vocabulary word refers to "something that discourages or prevents a certain action"? (Answer format: What is ___?)
What is deterrent?
Write a sentence using "escalate" to show how a conflict intensifies over time. (Answer format: Provide the sentence.)
Example answer: "The disagreement escalated from a small argument to a full-blown strike."
Provide the noun form of "demoralize" and use it in a short phrase. (Answer format: What is ___? — phrase)
What is demoralization? — "demoralization among staff"
Name the adjective that means "differing from what is customary; odd" often used to describe a peculiarly dressed character. (Answer format: What is ___?)
What is eccentric?
Which word means "to intrude or trespass on; to go beyond the limits considered proper"? (Answer format: What is ___?)
What is infringe?
Provide a sentence that uses "infringe" in a legal or ethical context. (Answer format: Provide the sentence.)
Example answer: "The company was sued after it was found to infringe on the inventor's patent."
What is the adverb form of "methodical" and place it into a short clause? (Answer format: What is ___? — clause
What is methodically? — "She worked methodically through the problems."
Which adjective describes someone who is cautious or on guard and might carefully consider a stranger’s motives? (Answer format: What is ___?)
What is wary?
Which word means "to draw forth" (as a reaction or response)? (Answer format: What is ___?)
What is elicit?
Create a sentence using "exploitation" or the verb "exploit" that shows unfair use of someone’s labor or ideas. (Answer format: Provide the sentence.)
Example answer: "The manager exploited the interns by making them work long hours without pay."
Give the noun form of "innovate" (from the list) and use it in a brief clause. (Answer format: What is ___? — clause)
What is innovation? — "innovation in production methods"
Identify the noun from the list meaning "enthusiastic devotion; intense enthusiasm" that could describe a character's strong commitment to a cause. (Answer format: What is ___?)
What is zeal?
Which word means "able to be touched; having form and matter"? (Answer format: What is ___?)
What is tangible?
Use "implication" in a sentence that demonstrates an unstated suggestion or consequence. (Answer format: Provide the sentence.)
Example answer: "The implication of his silence was that he agreed with the decision."
Provide the adjective form of "ambiguity" an adjective meaning "based on personal opinions" — use it in a phrase. (Answer format: What is ___? — phrase)
What is subjective? — "a subjective opinion"