Choices Vocab

Question 1

a substance that provides nourishment essential for growth and the maintenance of life.

Answer 1

Nutrients

Question 2

a person who is blamed for the wrongdoings, mistakes, or faults of others, especially for reasons of expediency

Answer 2

Scapegoat

Question 3

a disease in which the body’s ability to produce or respond to the hormone insulin is impaired, resulting in abnormal metabolism of carbohydrates and elevated levels of glucose in the blood and urine.

Answer 3

Diabetes

Question 4

the avoidance of excess or extremes, especially in one’s behavior or political opinions.

Answer 4

Moderation

Question 5

a widespread occurrence of an infectious disease in a community at a particular time.

Answer 5

Epidemic

Question 6

showing a critical or disrespectful attitude.

Answer 6

Derogatory

Question 7

showing a critical or disrespectful attitude.

Answer 7

Misogynistic

Question 8

inspiring respect and admiration; having high status

Answer 8

Prestigious

Question 9

crude and offensive in a sexual way

Answer 9

Lewd

Question 10

public support for or recommendation of a particular cause or policy.

Answer 10

Advocacy

Question 11

causing someone to lose their dignity and the respect of others

Answer 11

Demeaning

Question 12

a person who supports feminism.

Answer 12

Feminist