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  • 2. To "ostracize" someone means to:
    to praise publicly
    to exclude or ignore
    to include in a group
    to speak openly
  • The new law was __________ after many people criticized it, leading to its immediate cancellation.
    empathetic
    reticent
    conundrum
    abrogated
  • 20. A "conundrum" would most likely occur in:
    a situation with a confusing or difficult problem to solve
    a situation where the answer is clear
    a straightforward math problem
    a simple choice with no consequences
  • 1. What does "empathy" mean?
    Understanding and sharing the feelings of others
    Having no concern for others' emotions
    The ability to ignore others' feelings
    A way of analyzing problems from a distance
  • 6. To "vindicate" someone means to:
    to prove they are wrong
    to exclude them from the group
    condemn their actions
    prove that someone is right or justified
  • 12. Which of these actions might "ostracize" someone?
    Helping them with their problems
    Excluding them from social events
    Speaking to them every day
    Listining to their concerns
  • 19. Which of these things would most likely be "immutable"?
    a rule that can be changed by leadership
    a person's personality traits
    the weather next week
    a law that can be altered by government
  • 9. If something is "immutable," it means:
    it is temporary
    it cannot be changed or altered
    it is flexible
    it can be easily changed
  • The problem presented to the team was a real __________, as they could not figure out a clear solution.
    conundrum
    vindication
    reticence
    abbrogation
  • 18. A "reticent" person at a party is someone who:
    keeps to themselves and speaks very little
    expresses strong opinions freely
    is the life of the party
    talks to everyone and shares personal details
  • 15. If someone shows "apathy" towards a cause, they:
    express concern but don't act on it
    are deeply passionate about the cause
    actively support the cause
    show a complete lack of interest or concern
  • 5. "Apathy" can best be described as:
    strong enthusiasm for an activity
    a feeling of joy or excitement
    a lack of interest of concern
    a deep sense of understanding
  • The sudden loss of her childhood pet left her with a deep sense of __________, as she couldn't seem to care about anything else for days.
    empathy
    abrogation
    apathy
    ostracization
  • 16. A successful lawyer might "vindicate" their client by:
    Ignoring the evidence against the client
    Proving the client is guilty
    Proving the client is innocent and justified in their act
    Convincing the client to confess
  • 13. What does it mean to "abrogate" a law?
    uphold the law
    rewrite the law
    reinforce the law's importance
    cancel or annul the law
  • 14. A "pragmatic" solution to a problem would likely:
    be overly idealistic and unrealistic
    focus on abstract theories
    be based on what is practical and effective in real life
    ignore the needs of a situation
  • 11. Which of the following would be an example of showing empathy?
    Understanding why a friend feels sad and offering support
    mocking someone for their emotions
    avoiding any emotional invovlement with others
    Ignoring a friend who is upset
  • 4. A "pragmatic" person is someone who:
    focuses on theories and ideas
    avoids taking action
    relies heavily on emotions in decision making
    deals with problems in a practical, workable way
  • 7. "Ephemeral" refers to something that is:
    brief and short lived
    likely to be forgotten
    eternal and unchanging
    highly valuable and permanent
  • His __________ nature meant that he rarely spoke in social situations, preferring to listen rather than share his thoughts.
    reticent
    vindictive
    empathetic
    immutable
  • The concept of a perfect society may seem appealing, but it is ultimately __________, as it cannot be realistically achieved.
    ostracized
    empathetic
    immutable
    vindictive
  • 8. A "reticent" person is typically:
    outgoing and expressive
    quiet and hesitant
    very talkative
    always ready to give advice
  • 10. A "conundrum" is a:
    confusing or difficult problem
    simple, straightforward problem
    unsolvable mystery
    clear and easy solution
  • 3. Which of the following is an example of "abrogate"?
    agreeing to new terms with someone
    caceling a contract
    making a new law
    signing an agreement
  • The teacher’s __________ for the students’ struggles made her a beloved figure in the school, as she always tried to understand and help.
    ephemeral
    empathy
    apathy
    ostracization
  • 17. Which of the following is an example of something "ephemeral"?
    A long-lasting friendship
    A sunrise
    A permanent scar
    A diamond
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