What does acquisitive most likely mean in the sentence, “Many people develop an acquisitive nature”?
12/2 Vocab Work- 12B

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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
5 mins • 1 pt
Careful with spending money
Focused on helping others
Greedy for possessions or welath
Generous and kind-hearted
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
5 mins • 1 pt
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
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
5 mins • 1 pt
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
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
5 mins • 1 pt
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
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
5 mins • 1 pt
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Silent and withdrawn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
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
5 mins • 1 pt
What does congeal most likely mean in the sentence, “When outdated ways of thinking congeal and hinder progress”?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
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
5 mins • 1 pt
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
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