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What is the primary function of an organizational hierarchy?
What is the primary function of an organizational hierarchy?
- Facilitate teamwork among peers
- Establish a clear structure of authority and communication (correct)
- Promote innovation across all departments
- Encourage horizontal leadership styles
Which of the following best describes 'confirmation bias'?
Which of the following best describes 'confirmation bias'?
- Supporting a personal view by seeking only confirming information (correct)
- Actively changing one's opinion based on new evidence
- Making decisions based on random chance
- Being neutral towards different perspectives
In the context of scrutiny, what does the phrase 'to come under scrutiny' imply?
In the context of scrutiny, what does the phrase 'to come under scrutiny' imply?
- To be entirely ignored by authorities
- To become the subject of casual observation
- To receive unsolicited opinions from the public
- To face detailed and serious examination or analysis (correct)
What is a common adjective often used with the noun 'concessions'?
What is a common adjective often used with the noun 'concessions'?
What does the word 'remorse' indicate?
What does the word 'remorse' indicate?
Which syllable is stressed in the pronunciation of 'hierarchy'?
Which syllable is stressed in the pronunciation of 'hierarchy'?
How is the term 'snob' generally understood?
How is the term 'snob' generally understood?
What type of bias is indicated by the term 'unconscious bias'?
What type of bias is indicated by the term 'unconscious bias'?
When discussing 'scrutiny', which of the following phrases is commonly used?
When discussing 'scrutiny', which of the following phrases is commonly used?
What does it mean to make a concession in a disagreement?
What does it mean to make a concession in a disagreement?
Which of the following syllables is stressed when pronouncing the word 'bias'?
Which of the following syllables is stressed when pronouncing the word 'bias'?
What is an example of a 'bias towards' someone?
What is an example of a 'bias towards' someone?
Which term describes the careful examination of an issue, often for evaluation purposes?
Which term describes the careful examination of an issue, often for evaluation purposes?
What type of perception does a 'snob' typically exhibit?
What type of perception does a 'snob' typically exhibit?
What is a key characteristic of a coffee snob?
What is a key characteristic of a coffee snob?
What does the term 'Exile' primarily refer to?
What does the term 'Exile' primarily refer to?
What does the word 'narrative' imply?
What does the word 'narrative' imply?
Which statement about xenophobia is true?
Which statement about xenophobia is true?
What is the correct pronunciation of 'narrative' in American English?
What is the correct pronunciation of 'narrative' in American English?
What does an influx of something indicate?
What does an influx of something indicate?
What is the general attitude of a vocabulary snob?
What is the general attitude of a vocabulary snob?
How is the word 'xenophobia' stressed when pronounced?
How is the word 'xenophobia' stressed when pronounced?
What does 'narrative' often relate to in current usage?
What does 'narrative' often relate to in current usage?
Which of the following is associated with the suffix 'phobia'?
Which of the following is associated with the suffix 'phobia'?
What emotion does having a robust vocabulary elicit according to the speaker?
What emotion does having a robust vocabulary elicit according to the speaker?
Which word describes the process of linking final consonant and initial vowel sounds?
Which word describes the process of linking final consonant and initial vowel sounds?
What term is used when someone leaves their homeland due to political issues?
What term is used when someone leaves their homeland due to political issues?
How many syllables are in the word 'influx'?
How many syllables are in the word 'influx'?
What does the noun 'perseverance' refer to?
What does the noun 'perseverance' refer to?
What is the primary connotation of the word 'perseverance'?
What is the primary connotation of the word 'perseverance'?
How is the word 'workaholic' formed?
How is the word 'workaholic' formed?
What does the suffix '-holic' signify in words like 'workaholic'?
What does the suffix '-holic' signify in words like 'workaholic'?
What is the correct pronunciation pattern for the word 'workaholic'?
What is the correct pronunciation pattern for the word 'workaholic'?
Which of the following best defines 'hierarchy'?
Which of the following best defines 'hierarchy'?
In what context is 'perseverance' often discussed?
In what context is 'perseverance' often discussed?
Which example best illustrates a 'workaholic'?
Which example best illustrates a 'workaholic'?
What is a practical application of the word 'perseverance' in a language context?
What is a practical application of the word 'perseverance' in a language context?
During what activity might you consider using the app 'Elsa Speak'?
During what activity might you consider using the app 'Elsa Speak'?
What feature of 'Elsa Speak' allows for real-time feedback?
What feature of 'Elsa Speak' allows for real-time feedback?
What must one keep in mind when pronouncing 'perseverance'?
What must one keep in mind when pronouncing 'perseverance'?
Which term describes a lower position in a company's hierarchy?
Which term describes a lower position in a company's hierarchy?
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Study Notes
Nouns with Positive Connotation
- Perseverance: Continued effort to do or achieve something, even when difficult or time-consuming, often associated with tasks requiring sustained effort.
- Workaholic: A person who works excessively and finds it difficult not to work. It highlights the suffix "-holic," indicating an addiction to something.
Advanced Nouns
- Hierarchy: System or organization where people or things are arranged by importance, often visualized as a chart with the most important at the top.
- Bias: Unfair support or opposition based on personal opinions. Can be towards or against someone/something.
- Scrutiny: Careful and detailed examination to gather more information, often used with the phrase "to come under scrutiny."
- Concession: Something allowed or given up to end a disagreement, involving a compromise.
- Remorse: Strong feeling of sadness and regret for past actions.
- Snob:
- Person who respects only those of high social class.
- Person with excessively high standards, not satisfied with ordinary things.
- Exile: Forced relocation from one's home country to another, often for political reasons.
- Narrative: Story or explanation of events, often used to describe the preferred version of events one wants others to believe.
- Xenophobia: Extreme dislike or fear of foreigners, their culture, and traditions.
- Influx: Sudden arrival of a large number of people or things. Often used with the preposition "of," forming the phrase "an influx of."
Pronunciation Key Points
- Many of the nouns have four syllables with the stress on the third syllable: perseverance, workaholic, hierarchy, scrutiny, concession.
- Words ending in "ion" often have the stress on the second to last syllable: concession.
- The "-phobia" suffix indicates fear: xenophobia.
- The letter "x" at the beginning of a word often has a "z" sound: xenophobia.
- Linking occurs when the final consonant sound of a word connects with the beginning vowel sound of the next word: an influx of.
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