Vocabulary Quiz on Hazards and Feelings

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What does the term 'hazard' refer to?

  • Something that might cause harm or injury (correct)
  • A type of natural resource
  • A situation that is perfectly safe
  • A group of people working together

Which word best describes the experience of cowering?

  • Expressing great joy
  • Standing tall and proud
  • Flinching or backing away out of fear (correct)
  • Taking a bold step forward

What does the term 'unpredictability' indicate?

  • A lack of changing circumstances
  • A predictable outcome based on experience
  • Steady and reliable conditions
  • Likeliness to change quickly and without warning (correct)

What is one example of a treacherous situation?

<p>Climbing a steep, icy mountain (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is the meaning of the word 'overcome'?

<p>To defeat (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What feeling is associated with the term 'dread'?

<p>Fear of a future event (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which statement best explains the difference between security and unpredictability?

<p>Security means being free from fear, while unpredictability refers to rapid changes. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does it mean to merge?

<p>To combine into one (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

Hazard

Something that might cause harm or injury.

Overcome

To defeat or overcome an obstacle.

Unpredictability

The likelihood of something changing quickly and without warning.

Security

Freedom from fear or anxiety.

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Treacherous

Very dangerous.

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Desperate

Having an immediate or very strong need.

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Merge

To combine into one.

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Cower

To flinch or back away out of fear.

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Study Notes

Matching Section

  • Hazard: Something that might cause harm or injury
  • Overcome: To defeat
  • Unpredictability: Likeliness to change quickly and without warning
  • Security: Freedom from fear or anxiety
  • Treacherous: Very dangerous
  • Desperate: Having an immediate or very strong need
  • Merge: To combine into one
  • Cower: To flinch or back away out of fear
  • Dishonor: To shame or treat without respect
  • Dread: To fear some future event or experience
  • Startled: Slightly shocked or frightened

Fill-in-the-Blank Section

  • Treacherous: Icy roads made driving dangerous
  • Cower: A child flinched during a thunderstorm
  • Overcome: Hikers had to defeat obstacles to reach the summit
  • Desperate: An athlete needed water after running
  • Unpredictability: Weather made camping planning difficult
  • Merge: Two companies joined together
  • Dread: Exams made a person anxious
  • Dishonor: Actions shamed a family
  • Startled: An explosion shocked someone
  • Security: Safe place means freedom from fear

Short Answer Section

  • Cower: Flinching or backing away from fear
  • Treacherous Example: Steep icy mountain, narrow slippery road
  • Desperate Situation: Lost in the desert without water, emergency help needed
  • Security vs. Unpredictability: Security means freedom from fear; unpredictability means sudden changes
  • Dread Cause: Fear of failure, embarrassment, or not meeting expectations

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