Vocabulary Quiz on Social Behavior and Ethics
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Which word best describes a personality that is irritating and causes friction in social situations?

  • Covert
  • Knotty
  • Nuance
  • Abrasive (correct)
  • In which scenario would the word 'bilk' be most appropriately used?

  • Explaining the subtle differences in color shades.
  • Describing a complex mathematical equation.
  • Praising someone for their honesty and integrity.
  • Accusing a merchant of overcharging or swindling customers. (correct)
  • An operation described as 'covert' is primarily characterized by its:

  • Open and public nature.
  • Complex and intricate planning.
  • Large scale and widespread impact.
  • Hidden and secretive nature. (correct)
  • If a discussion begins about environmental conservation but then shifts to personal anecdotes about recycling habits, this shift can be described as:

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

    Which situation exemplifies 'plagiarism'?

    <p>Copying and pasting paragraphs from a website into an essay without citing the source. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which word describes a structure primarily meant to house airplanes?

    <p>Hangar (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What term signifies having widespread fame or being well-known?

    <p>Renown (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which term best reflects a small but significant distinction?

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

    What adjective describes a situation that is tough to resolve due to its complexity?

    <p>Knotty (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which action involves taking unauthorized credit for someone else's literary work?

    <p>Plagiarism (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which scenario best illustrates the meaning of 'engender'?

    <p>Persistent rainfall leading to widespread flooding. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which of the following situations would describing something as 'knotty' be most appropriate?

    <p>A legal agreement filled with complex clauses and conditions. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following actions is the clearest example of 'plagiarism'?

    <p>Quoting a famous author without proper citation in academic work. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the most likely purpose of a 'covert' operation?

    <p>To secretly gather intelligence or conduct clandestine activities. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which situation best exemplifies the meaning of 'nuance'?

    <p>The subtle variations in tone between similar shades of blue. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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