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1. What does "empathy" mean?
A way of analyzing problems from a distance
The ability to ignore others' feelings
Having no concern for others' emotions
Understanding and sharing the feelings of others
2. To "ostracize" someone means to:
to include in a group
to speak openly
to exclude or ignore
to praise publicly
3. Which of the following is an example of "abrogate"?
caceling a contract
signing an agreement
agreeing to new terms with someone
making a new law
4. A "pragmatic" person is someone who:
avoids taking action
focuses on theories and ideas
relies heavily on emotions in decision making
deals with problems in a practical, workable way
5. "Apathy" can best be described as:
a feeling of joy or excitement
a lack of interest of concern
strong enthusiasm for an activity
a deep sense of understanding
6. To "vindicate" someone means to:
condemn their actions
to exclude them from the group
to prove they are wrong
prove that someone is right or justified
7. "Ephemeral" refers to something that is:
eternal and unchanging
likely to be forgotten
brief and short lived
highly valuable and permanent
8. A "reticent" person is typically:
always ready to give advice
very talkative
quiet and hesitant
outgoing and expressive
9. If something is "immutable," it means:
it cannot be changed or altered
it is temporary
it is flexible
it can be easily changed
10. A "conundrum" is a:
unsolvable mystery
confusing or difficult problem
clear and easy solution
simple, straightforward problem
11. Which of the following would be an example of showing empathy?
avoiding any emotional invovlement with others
Understanding why a friend feels sad and offering support
Ignoring a friend who is upset
mocking someone for their emotions
12. Which of these actions might "ostracize" someone?
Helping them with their problems
Excluding them from social events
Listining to their concerns
Speaking to them every day
13. What does it mean to "abrogate" a law?
uphold the law
cancel or annul the law
rewrite the law
reinforce the law's importance
14. A "pragmatic" solution to a problem would likely:
ignore the needs of a situation
focus on abstract theories
be based on what is practical and effective in real life
be overly idealistic and unrealistic
15. If someone shows "apathy" towards a cause, they:
express concern but don't act on it
are deeply passionate about the cause
show a complete lack of interest or concern
actively support the cause
16. A successful lawyer might "vindicate" their client by:
Convincing the client to confess
Proving the client is guilty
Proving the client is innocent and justified in their act
Ignoring the evidence against the client
