Keystone Set 3 Vocabulary- A

What does it mean to abate?

• To become more intense or severe

• To decrease in amount or degree

• To emphasize something

To accentuate something means to:

• Make it less noticeable

• Emphasize or make it more prominent

• Combine it with something else

If someone chooses to disparage another person, they are:

• Speaking negatively or belittling them

• Encouraging them

• Complimenting them

Being cognizant means:

• Having knowledge or understanding of something

• Being unaware of one's surroundings

• Ignoring important information

To juxtapose two elements means to:

• Place them side by side for comparison

• Separate them completely

• Change their positions

A mundane task is one that is:

• Ordinary and lacking excitement

• Highly complex and challenging

• Unpredictable and surprising

A pragmatic approach focuses on:

• Practical matters and real-world results

• Creative thinking and imagination

• Idealistic goals and dreams

If someone feels lethargic, they are likely:

• Sluggish and lacking energy

• Highly motivated and active

• Overly excited and restless

Being frugal means:

• Being economical and avoiding waste

• Spending money freely

• Ignoring financial matters

To galvanize a group means to:

• Inspire or stimulate them into action

• Discourage them from acting

• Confuse them with information