CommonLit Sci-Fi and Social Commentary, List 1

What does the word "Dependent" mean?

• Capable of acting on one's own

• Relying on someone or something else for support

• Having no particular interest or sympathy; unconcerned

• A unique or unusual feature that distinguishes something from others

If a process is "Efficient," it is:

• Slow and methodical

• Wasteful of time and resources

• Achieving maximum productivity with minimum wasted effort or expense

• Prone to making errors

"Empathy" is best described as:

• The ability to understand and share the feelings of another

• A logical deduction based on evidence

• A feeling of intense enthusiasm towards a cause or hobby

• The act of following someone or something to catch or attack them

An "Impulsive" person is someone who:

• Thinks carefully before doing anything

• Acts without thinking decisions through

• Is unable to make decisions

• Always follows a strict plan

When a behavior is "Instinctive," it means that it is:

• Learned through extensive practice

• Done in a way that is planned and deliberate

• A result of a conscious decision

• Based on a natural tendency or innate inclination

"Isolation" can be defined as:

• The process of being separated from others

• The act of joining a group or community

• The feeling of being energized and active

• A state of complete confusion and disorder

The word "Peculiar" means:

• Ordinary and typical

• Strange or odd; unusual

• Extremely skilled or proficient

• Involving a great deal of effort, detail, or complexity

To "Persecute" someone means to:

• Offer them help and support

• Judge them fairly based on evidence

• Subject them to hostility and ill-treatment, especially because of their race or political or religious beliefs

• Give them a high level of freedom and choice

A "Critique" is:

• A detailed analysis and assessment of something, especially a literary, philosophical, or political theory

• A summary of the main points of an argument or theory

• Unquestioning praise and approval

• A brief statement of the main points of something

The term "Humanity" refers to:

• The quality of being humane; benevolence

• A group of people who work together in an organization

• The study of human societies and cultures and their development

• The state of being complicated or complex