Vocabulary Quiz #2

The term "pragmatic" most closely means:

• Practical and realistic

• Theoretical and abstract

• Emotional and impulsive

• Complex and complicated

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

"Altruism" primarily describes:

• Selfish behavior

• Financial gain

• Selfless concern for others

• Personal achievement

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

"Verbose" communication is characterized by:

• Concise language

• Using more words than necessary

• Technical vocabulary

• Silent communication

Tags

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

"Ambivalent" feelings suggest:

• Complete certainty

• Total rejection

• Mixed or contradictory emotions

• Absolute enthusiasm

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2F

"Vicarious" experiences are:

• Directly lived

• Imagined through another's perspective

• Completely fictional

• Physically impossible

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

In which scenario would someone be most "pragmatic"?

• Writing a fantasy novel

• Solving a complex engineering problem

• Composing abstract poetry

• Daydreaming

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

An example of "altruism" would be:

• Winning a lottery

• Receiving a gift

• Earning a bonus at work

• Anonymously donating to a charity

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

A "verbose" academic paper would likely:

• Be extremely short

• Use many unnecessary words

• Use very technical language

• Contain no explanation

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

Someone feeling "ambivalent" about a job offer might:

• Immediately reject it

• Accept without hesitation

• Feel excited and nervous simultaneously

• Ignore the offer completely

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

"Vicarious" learning might occur through:

• Watching documentaries

• Direct personal experience

• Sleeping

• Avoiding new experiences

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

CCSS.L.8.6