Ecology and Social Issues Quiz

Ecology

• The study of how living things interact with each other and their environment

Endangered

• At risk of becoming extinct or seriously threatened

Slaughter

• To kill animals for food
• Can also refer to a violent killing

Buccaneer

• A pirate, especially one who operated in the Caribbean during the 17th century

Patriarch

• A male leader or father figure, often in a family or organization

Refurbish

• To clean, renovate, or improve something, especially furniture or equipment

Conjugate

• To change a verb form to show tense, mood, person, etc.

Unpredictable

• Not able to be predicted
• Likely to change suddenly and without warning

Immigration

• The act of coming to live in one country permanently from another

Intolerant

• Unwilling to accept views, beliefs, or behavior that differ from one's own

Xenophobic

• Having a fear or dislike of people from other countries or cultures

Eloquent

• Fluent and persuasive in speaking or writing

Harried

• Feeling stressed or rushed because of having too many things to do

Anonymous

• Not identified by name
• Unknown

Wince

• To flinch or make a sudden movement because of pain or discomfort

Bleak

• Depressing, discouraging, or lacking in hope
• Bare and exposed

Anthropologist

• A scientist who studies human behavior, societies, and cultures

Rummage

• To search through something in a disorganized or hurried way

Homely

• Simple and cozy
• May also refer to being unattractive in appearance

Incompetence

• Lack of ability or skill to do something properly

Test your knowledge on important concepts related to ecology, social issues, and language. This quiz covers a range of topics from endangered species to immigration and the nuances of language use. Challenge yourself with terms that describe environmental interactions and social attitudes.