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What does 'acclimate' mean?
What does 'acclimate' mean?
- To express an opinion about a situation
- To adjust or adapt to a new situation (correct)
- To avoid something cleverly
- To feel trepidation
Which of the following best defines 'diplomacy'?
Which of the following best defines 'diplomacy'?
- A method of governing
- The practice of maintaining peaceful relationships (correct)
- An act of showing high regard
- The process of moving to a new country
What is the meaning of 'amenity'?
What is the meaning of 'amenity'?
- An imitation of someone
- A feeling of fondness
- A useful feature of a place (correct)
- A type of government
Which term describes a person forced to flee their country due to conflict?
Which term describes a person forced to flee their country due to conflict?
What does the term 'sentiment' refer to?
What does the term 'sentiment' refer to?
Study Notes
Vocabulary Definitions
- Acclimate: Adjusting to new environments, climates, or situations, crucial for survival and comfort in varying contexts.
- Amenity: Features or facilities that enhance a building or location's desirability, often impacting quality of life.
- Circumvent: The act of cleverly avoiding obstacles or challenges, emphasizing strategic thinking and problem-solving.
- Trepidatious: Indicates feelings of anxiety or apprehension, often affecting decision-making and behavior.
- Manifest: Describes something that is clear or evident, often used in contexts of realization or understanding.
Social and Political Concepts
- Diplomacy: A practice focused on maintaining peaceful interactions and negotiations between different groups or nations.
- Immigration: Relates to the process of moving to a new country with plans for permanent residence, impacting demographics and cultures.
- Sentiment: Represents personal opinions and attitudes toward situations, reflecting emotional and cultural perspectives.
- Respect: Involves showing significant regard for others, fundamental to social interactions and relationships.
Emotional and Governmental Terms
- Affection: A deep sense of fondness or caring, essential for personal relationships and community bonding.
- Democracy: A governing system where power is vested in the people, often through elected representatives, emphasizing citizen participation.
- Charitable: Pertains to giving assistance to those in need, highlighting the importance of compassion and social responsibility.
- Refugee: Individuals who flee their home countries due to adverse conditions, such as persecution or conflict, often requiring international protection.
- Impression: A mimicry or portrayal of others, often aimed at entertaining, illustrating the nature of perception and influence.
- Appropriate: Describes suitability in specific situations, relevant in contexts of behavior, choices, and policies.
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Test your knowledge of important vocabulary words with this quiz. You will encounter terms related to adaptation, features, avoidance, and diplomacy. Perfect for language learners and anyone looking to expand their vocabulary.