400 Must Have Words for the TOEFL LESSON 36 - Social Rebels Vocabulary Test
Question 1 |
Find the word or phrase that is closest in meaning to each word below.
adolescent
not doing what you’re supposed to | |
clash; not fit together | |
edge | |
like a teenager | |
current conditions |
Question 2 |
conflict
not doing what you’re supposed to | |
clash; not fit together | |
edge | |
like a teenager | |
current conditions |
Question 3 |
delinquency
not doing what you’re supposed to | |
clash; not fit together | |
edge | |
like a teenager | |
current conditions |
Question 4 |
fringe
not doing what you’re supposed to | |
clash; not fit together | |
edge | |
like a teenager | |
current conditions |
Question 5 |
status quo
not doing what you’re supposed to | |
clash; not fit together | |
edge | |
like a teenager | |
current conditions |
Question 6 |
Complete each sentence by filling in the blank with the best word. Change the form of the word if necessary. Use each word only once.
The senator, who often lied to Congress, _____ called the president a liar.
cause | |
hedonistic | |
hypocritically | |
manipulation | |
rebel |
Question 7 |
Some monks criticized the well-fed, art-loving people of fifteenth-century Florence for being _____.
cause | |
hedonistic | |
hypocritically | |
manipulation | |
rebel |
Question 8 |
During the 1970s, college students fought for one _____ after another, from saving the whales to changing the government.
cause | |
hedonistic | |
hypocritically | |
manipulation | |
rebel |
Question 9 |
Even though it’s illegal, _____ of lawmakers by rich companies is common.
cause | |
hedonistic | |
hypocritically | |
manipulation | |
rebel |
Question 10 |
It’s natural for young people to _____ against society, but not with violence.
cause | |
hedonistic | |
hypocritically | |
manipulation | |
rebel |
Question 11 |
Read the passage to review the vocabulary you have learned. Answer the questions that follow.
Many adolescents and young adults go through a period when they rebel against what they perceive as an insincere world. Teens may take up causes such as radical environmentalism and protesting against the status quo. They may choose clothes that annoy their parents and associate with people from the fringes of society. This is a delicate period in a person’s life, full of chances to make bad decisions that could lead to juvenile delinquency and even jail. Conversely, it can be a time of personal discovery that strengthens teens in a moral rejection of hedonistic lifestyles. At this age, they may fearlessly speak up against hypocritically self-righteous authorities and against manipulation by the news media. These adolescent protests can lead to conflicts within families and communities, but stirring things up can also lead to serious reflection and positive change.
Bonus Structure — Conversely means “on the other hand.”
Which sentence best expresses the essential information of this passage?
Teens are hedonistic and self-serving. | |
Many teenagers are radical environmentalists. | |
Adolescents often create conflicts in their communities. | |
Teenage rebellion can cause problems, but it can be positive too. |
Question 12 |
According to the reading, what is one possible positive effect of teen rebellion?
Adults might try to make positive changes. | |
Teens may get in trouble with the police. | |
Teens may become responsible adults later in life. | |
Adults might imitate teens and also rebel. |
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List |
Word List
adolescent [ˌædəʊˈlesnt] adj.
Characteristic of a teenager; not fully grown up
→ In policy meetings, George refuses to reason with anyone and just scowls in an adolescent way.
Parts of speech adolescent n., adolescence n.
cause [kɔːz] n.
A political or social goal that one believes is right and works to achieve
→ Our river cleanup effort would be more effective if someone famous spoke out for the cause.
conflict [kənˈflɪkt] v.
To fit so poorly together that the differences cause a problem
→ A teenager’s need for security can conflict with his desire for independence from his family.
Parts of speech conflict n.
delinquency [dɪˈlɪŋkwənsɪ] n.
Serious misbehavior; not doing what one should do
→ Because of his laziness and delinquency, Lefty was an unreliable friend.
Usage tips A common combination is juvenile delinquency, meaning “criminal behavior by a teenager.”
Parts of speech delinquent n., delinquent adj.
fringe [frɪndʒ] n.
Edge; in social contexts, parts of society that look or act very different from most people
→ Punk music got its start at the fringe of London’s rock music culture.
Usage tips Fringe implies an edge that is uneven and not very solid.
Parts of speech fringy adj.
hedonistic [ˌhiːdəˈnɪstɪk] adj.
Excessively interested in seeking pleasure
→ Suddenly wealthy, Allen fell into a hedonistic life of parties, expensive dinners, and heavy drinking.
Usage tips Hedonistic usually implies that the pleasures are wrong.
Parts of speech hedonist n., hedonism n., hedonistically adv.
hypocritically [ˌhɪpəˈkrɪtɪkəlɪ] adv.
In a way that accuses other people of weaknesses that the speaker also possesses
→ Henry spent $2,500 on a new suit and then hypocritically accused me of spending too much on clothes.
Parts of speech hypocrite n., hypocrisy n., hypocritical adj.
manipulation [məˌnɪpjʊˈleɪʃən] n.
Quietly moving or influencing people or things in order to get what you want
→ Bob’s manipulation of the boss’s feelings led to his promotion.
Parts of speech manipulate v., manipulator n., manipulative adj.
rebel [ˈrebl] v.
To go against an established system or authority
→ The people of Ghurdia rebelled against the dictator and set up a new government.
Usage tips Rebel works well in political contexts and in contexts of personal relationships.
Parts of speech rebel n., rebellion n.
status quo n.
The systems and conditions that exist now
→ Let’s just maintain the status quo until we can think of a better way.
