Vocabulary Challenge for Grade 11

What does it mean to prevail?

• To be indifferent or apathetic.

• To fail or lose.

• To succeed or win.

• To ignore or neglect.

What is the opposite of succumb?

• resist

• yield

• surrender

• submit

When two paths diverge, what happens?

• One path is always better than the other.

• Diverging paths create a loop back to the start.

• A choice must be made between two different paths.

• Both paths lead to the same destination.

How can something be described as deceptive?

• Deceptive refers to being clear and transparent.

• Deceptive means misleading or not truthful.

• Deceptive is a term used for something that is always true.

• Deceptive means honest and straightforward.

What does innocuous mean?

• Harmful and dangerous.

• Not harmful or offensive.

• Completely irrelevant or unrelated.

• Mildly annoying or bothersome.

What is a novel idea?

• A common and outdated idea.

• A widely accepted belief or opinion.

• A simple and uncreative thought.

• An original and innovative concept or thought.

What does unobtrusive mean?

• Easily noticeable or prominent.

• Obvious and striking in appearance.

• Not noticeable or inconspicuous.

• Hidden from view or attention.

What does peripheral refer to?

• Peripheral is a term used for software applications only.

• Peripheral refers to the main processing unit of a computer.

• Peripheral refers to something on the edge or external devices supporting a system.

• Peripheral indicates something that is central or crucial to a system.

What does it mean to delegate tasks?

• To delegate tasks means to do everything yourself.

• To delegate tasks means to ignore responsibilities.

• To delegate tasks means to take on more work for others.

• To delegate tasks means to assign responsibility for specific tasks to others.

What does it mean to renounce a claim?

• To transfer a claim to another party.

• To accept a claim without dispute.

• To formally give up or reject a right or claim.

• To temporarily hold a claim for future use.