Vocab 3

Question 1

Nutrients

Answer 1

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

Question 2

Scapegoat

Answer 2

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

Question 3

Diabetes

Answer 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

Question 4

Moderation

Answer 4

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

Question 5

Epidemic

Answer 5

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

Question 6

Derogatory

Answer 6

Showing a critical or disrespectful attitude

Question 7

Misogynistic

Answer 7

Strongly prejudiced against women

Question 8

Prestigious

Answer 8

Inspiring respect and admiration; having high status

Question 9

Lewd

Answer 9

Crude and offensive in a sexual way

Question 10

Advocacy

Answer 10

Public support for or recommendation of a particular cause or policy

Question 11

Demeaning

Answer 11

Causing someone to lose their dignity and the respect of others

Question 12

Feminist

Answer 12

A person who supports feminism