Vocabulary Lesson 4 THE FAST AND THE CURIOUS

What does the word "affluence" mean?

• Poverty

• Wealth

• Illness

• Ignorance

What is the meaning of "contaminate"?

• To clean

• To make impure

• To build

• To repair

What does "empathy" refer to?

• The ability to imagine what someone else is feeling

• The ability to ignore others

• The ability to speak multiple languages

• The ability to run fast

What does "fallible" mean?

• Perfect

• Capable of being mistaken

• Invincible

• Unbreakable

What does it mean to "infer" something?

• To guess randomly

• To understand based on evidence

• To ignore facts

• To forget information

What does "measly" mean?

• Abundant

• Very small or inferior

• Luxurious

• Expensive

What is the meaning of "passive"?

• Active and energetic

• Acted upon without taking action in return

• Aggressive

• Loud and noisy

What does "proximity" refer to?

• Distance

• Nearness

• Height

• Depth

What does "recoil" mean?

• To advance

• To draw back in surprise or fear

• To jump forward

• To remain still

What does "reputable" mean?

• Having a bad reputation

• Having a good reputation

• Unknown

• Untrustworthy