Understanding Resistance

The video tutorial introduces the word 'resistance', explaining it as a noun meaning opposition or an effort to stop something. It provides an example of community resistance against developers. The etymology is explored, tracing back to Latin roots 're' and 'sistere'. The video encourages viewers to think of words containing these elements, offering examples like 'persist', 'renew', and 'insist'. It concludes with usage examples of 'resistance' and 'resistant', emphasizing the importance of standing firm against challenges.

What does the word 'resistance' primarily mean?

• Support for something

• Opposition to something

• Indifference towards something

• Acceptance of something

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In the example given, what did the neighborhood resist?

• A community garden

• A new shopping mall

• A new school

• A parking lot

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What does the Latin root 're' in 'resistance' mean?

• Back or against

• Together

• Forward

• Above

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Which of the following words is derived from the same root as 'resistance'?

• Persist

• Diverge

• Conform

• Abandon

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What does the word 'persist' mean?

• To give up easily

• To continue through difficulty

• To start something new

• To avoid challenges

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What is the meaning of 'renew' as discussed in the video?

• To end something permanently

• To start something again

• To destroy something

• To ignore something

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What is the fictional character's special ability related to 'resistance'?

• Flying

• Super strength

• Invisibility

• Resistance to toxins

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What does the adjective 'resistant' mean?

• Opposed to something

• Indifferent to something

• Eager to accept

• Supportive of something

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What was the speaker's initial reaction to the offer to fly across the country?

• Resistant

• Excited

• Indifferent

• Supportive

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What is the speaker's final message to the audience?

• You can learn anything

• Give up easily

• Learning is impossible

• Resistance is futile

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