TVB_LESSON 1, 2

What is a synonym for presage?

• foreshadow

• forget

• premonition

• preface

Answer explanation

presage (v.) presij
To indicate something (usually bad) is about to happen.
Eg: The sudden loss of jobs presaged an economic downturn.

A presage only refers to good events.

• TRUE

• FALSE

Answer explanation

It usually refers to something bad
Eg: Low levels of fear in infancy may presage difficulties in socialization.

Create a sentence where presage is used to predict an disaster.

The heavy clouds in the sky _________ a storm was coming.

Answer explanation

presage (v.) presij
To indicate something (usually bad) is about to happen

A preamble is a conclusion.

• TRUE

• FALSE

Answer explanation

It’s an introduction

The lawyer read the ____________ to introduce the main parts of the contract.

Answer explanation

preamble (n.) prēˌambəl
An introduction to a text.

What is a synonym for preamble?

• conclusion

• preface

• summary

• appendix

Answer explanation

preamble (n.) prēˌambəl
An introduction to a text.
The most recognized preamble—the beginning of the United States
Constitution—was written by Thomas Jefferson.

What would be a synonym for predilection?

• aversion

• dislike

• indifference

• preference

Answer explanation

Predilection (n.)

A predilection is a strong liking or preference for something.

Example: He has a predilection for spicy food and always orders the hottest dish on the menu.

My mom has a strong ___________ for chocolate desserts.

His ___________ decision led to many unforeseen problems.

Answer explanation

Precipitate (adj.)

Precipitate means RASH; acting suddenly without thinking about the consequences.

Example: His precipitate decision to quit his job left him without a backup plan.