VOCABULARY 2

What does 'propel' mean in Spanish?

• decelerate

• to propel

• reduce

• stop

Complete the sentence: 'The story was so ______ that I couldn't stop reading it.'

• Compelling

• sad

• uninteresting

• boring

What is the meaning of 'tenacious'?

• Firm and persistent in achieving goals.

• Easily influenced by others.

• Uninterested in reaching goals.

• Incapable of adapting to new situations.

Complete the sentence: 'The third attempt was ______ and finally succeeded.'

• disastrous

• failed

• ineffective

• the charm

What does 'debunk' mean?

• To confirm or validate.

• To support or back.

• To discredit or refute.

• To ignore or overlook.

Complete the sentence: 'Gounded theories can ______ the untrue ones.'

• debunk

• simplify

• confirm

• reveal

What does 'pose a threat to' imply?

• To represent a danger or risk to something or someone.

• To increase the security of a place.

• To be a benefit to something or someone.

• To have no impact on the situation.

Complete the sentence: 'In the worst case scenario, the situation would become ______.'

• critical

• simple

• predictable

• favorable

What does 'hinder' mean ?

• to help

• to stop

• to promote

• to facilitate

Complete the sentence: 'The hot weather was ______ and I couldn't bear it any longer.'

• bearable

• easy

• fearsome

• unbearable