12/2 Vocab Work- 12B

What does acquisitive most likely mean in the sentence, “Many people develop an acquisitive nature”?

• Careful with spending money

• Focused on helping others

• Greedy for possessions or welath

• Generous and kind-hearted

What does belabor most likely mean in the sentence, “This obsession leads some to belabor minor tasks”?

• To ignore problems and move on

• To simplify complex tasks

• To give up quickly

• To overwork or dwell on something unnecessarily

In the sentence, “Others choose to eschew this relentless pursuit of possessions,” what does eschew most likely mean?

• To profit from

• To avoid or reject

• To embrace fully

• To misunderstand

In the sentence, “These individuals often channel their insatiable energy,” what does insatiable most likely mean?

• Calm and restrained

• Never satisfied or always wanting more

• Easy to manage and control

• Temporary and short-lived

What does carping most likely mean in the sentence, “Carping critics take pleasure in finding fault”?

• Nitpicking or overly critical

• Kind and encouraging

• Silent and withdrawn

• Fair and constructive

What does congeal most likely mean in the sentence, “When outdated ways of thinking congeal and hinder progress”?

• To fade away

• To remain unnoticed

• To harden or become rigid

• To grow and expand

In the sentence, “Even taciturn individuals may feel compelled to speak up,” what does taciturn most likely mean?

• Angry and hostile

• Reserved and quiet

• Excited and energetic

• Bold and outspoken

In the sentence, “Innovative ideas, if tenable and grounded in logic,” what does tenable most likely mean?

• Opposed and controversial

• Vague and confusing

• Reasonable and defensible

• Fragile and temporary

What does largesse most likely mean in the sentence, “Acts of largesse from benefactors help sustain these efforts”?

• Generosity in giving

• Strictness in expectations

• Carelessness in spending

• Dishonesty in actions

What does invidious most likely mean in the sentence, “Invidious comparisons between donors can create resentment”?

• Helpful and constructive

• Meaningless and ignored

• Honest and well-intentioned

• Unfair and likely to cause anger