VOCAB QUIZ L4

The idea that black cats bring bad luck is often considered a common __________ with no factual basis.

• myth

• tale

• legend

• phenomenon

After being left in the wardrobe too long, the dress was __________ and in need of ironing.

• flat

• wrinkled

• folded

• messy

The renowned scientist is viewed as the __________ of quantum physics whose ideas laid the groundwork for later research.

• pioneer

• ancestor

• forefather

• originator

The new exhibit in the gallery features a large-scale art __________ made from recycled materials.

• performance

• concept

• mosaic

• installation

The new construction project will require expanding the __________ of the existing lot.

• boundary

• edge

• line

• perimeter

The museum's new virtual reality exhibit allows visitors to __________ themselves _____ a simulated underwater environment.

• immerse ... in

• plunge ... into

• dip ... in

• cover ... in

The data analysis revealed a strong __________ between increased exercise and improved sleep quality.

• association

• correlation

• intersection

• common

Archaeologists discovered evidence of __________ stone tool-making techniques used by early human ancestors.

• elementary

• unsophisticated

• primitive

• basic

Philosophers argued that creativity is a(n) __________ human capacity, not just a learned skill.

• inborn

• acquired

• complex

• inherent

Having prior experience in the field is generally considered a __________ for applying to the manager-level position.

• prerequisite

• condition

• must-have

• common sense