Unit 2.2 Vocabulary (level f)

What does the word "ameliorate" mean?

• To make worse

• To improve

• To ignore

• To complicate

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Which word describes someone who is immature or not fully developed?

• Occult

• Ex officio

• Callow

• Surmise

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What is the meaning of "drivel"?

• Serious discussion

• Saliva or foolish talk

• A type of dance

• A scientific theory

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What does "ex officio" mean?

• By accident

• By virtue of holding a certain office

• By mistake

• By popular vote

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What does "infringe" mean?

• To support

• To violate

• To create

• To celebrate

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Who is an "interloper"?

• A welcome guest

• A person who is not wanted

• A famous celebrity

• A skilled worker

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What does "lassitude" refer to?

• Energy and excitement

• Weariness of body or mind

• A type of dance

• A scientific theory

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What does "occult" mean?

• Easily visible

• Hidden from view

• Very common

• Loud and clear

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What does "permeate" mean?

• To block

• To spread through

• To destroy

• To ignore

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What does "surmise" mean?

• To know for sure

• To think without certain evidence

• To ignore completely

• To celebrate

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