Unit 4/ Set B / Vocabulary Workshop

What does 'abscond' mean?

• To leave a place in a formal manner.

• To leave secretly or hurriedly, often to avoid arrest.

• To stay in one place for a long time.

• To arrive at a destination slowly and carefully.

How would you define 'access'?

• The right to ignore something.

• The ability to create something new.

• The permission to restrict access to others.

• The ability or right to obtain or use something.

What is the meaning of 'arduous'?

• quick and effortless

• unpleasant and boring

• difficult and demanding

• easy and simple

To 'disentangle' means to:

• entangle further

• create a complex structure

• combine different elements

• separate or remove entangled parts

If something is 'fated', it is:

• predetermined or destined to happen

• randomly chosen

• unrelated to fate

• subject to change

An 'intrepid' person is:

• timid and reserved

• bored and uninterested

• cautious and hesitant

• fearless and adventurous

What does 'pompous' imply about a person?

• A pompous person is arrogant and self-important.

• A pompous person is shy and reserved.

• A pompous person is humble and modest.

• A pompous person is friendly and approachable.

A 'precipice' refers to:

• A flat plain or level ground.

• A type of weather phenomenon.

• A steep cliff or overhanging rock face.

• A small hill or mound.

To 'reprieve' someone means to:

• delay or cancel a punishment

• to punish someone more severely

• to ignore someone's actions

• to reward someone for good behavior

What does it mean to 'revile' someone?

• To support someone in their endeavors.

• To criticize or speak about someone in a contemptuous or abusive way.

• To ignore someone completely.

• To praise someone for their achievements.