Week 3 Vocabulary Terms

What does the term "palpable" mean?

• Difficult to understand

• Obvious and noticeable

• Hidden from view

• Unimportant

Which word describes the act of controlling what others think or events that occur?

• Persuade

• Manipulate

• Elaborate

• Analyze

What does it mean to "persuade" someone?

• To ignore their opinions

• To make someone think or do something because you change the way they think about it

• To force them to agree

• To confuse them

What is the purpose of a "caption" in relation to a graphic aid?

• To provide entertainment

• To offer a detailed analysis

• To provide information about the graphic aid

• To create confusion

What does "elaborate" mean in the context of describing something?

• To simplify the explanation

• To describe something in more detail

• To ignore the details

• To summarize briefly

What is a "formula" in the context of planning?

• A random guess

• A plan to make or do something using a pattern of symbols or words

• A list of unrelated ideas

• A historical document

What does it mean to "analyze" something?

• To ignore it completely

• To break into parts and examine

• To combine it with other things

• To make assumptions

What are "arguments" in the context of expressing a position?

• Random thoughts

• Express a position on a problem and support it with reasons

• Unrelated opinions

• Emotional outbursts

What does "ethics" refer to?

• Personal preferences

• Universal agreement about human rights and responsibilities

• Legal obligations

• Cultural traditions

What is "decomposition" in the context of breaking apart?

• To combine into larger parts

• To break apart into smaller parts

• To preserve as a whole

• To ignore the structure