02: Eiken Grade 1 Vocabularies Lesson 2

_________________ 1. done according to the principles of aesthetics or done in a tasteful way

_________________ 2. outwardly represented or appearing as such; pretended or professed

_________________ 3. existing as an important or significant element, characteristic or constituent

_________________ 4. not enduring; not permanent; not lasting but transitory; passing with time; for only a short time

_________________ 5. present or potential but neither active nor evident; not visible or apparent

_________________ 6. barely adequate or sufficient

_________________ 7. worthy of imitation or commendation

_________________ 8. pertaining to the vital nature of a thing

_________________ 9. originating, occurring or living naturally in and characteristic of a particular area, region or country; innate, natural or inherent to

_________________ 10. having the same size, degree, extent, measure or duration as another; proportion

1) Nineteen contestants took part in a contest for ___________-challenged men. They competed for a $500 prize and the crown “King of the Ugly”. It may not be considered a flattering award, but all contestants were more than eager to bring home the bacon.

2) Japan has shown ____________ progression by the way in which it’s equipping itself with the assets of a strong power in an attempt to invigorate self-dependent defense mechanisms that’s not reliant on the United States of America. Some people believe that this plan is just to make Japan look able and may not materialize though.

3) Mother Teresa’s generosity is ________ not just to her personality but also to her family. As a matter of fact, growing up seeing her family care for the poor and the less fortunate made a great impact on her young life.

4) Some people believe that science is too __________ for the church to have a foundation of theology built on it. Everything is ephemeral in science. With new discoveries each passing year, science keeps on evolving which makes novelties old in no time.

5) A number of dangers __________ in nuclear power include health risks and environmental damage from the mining, processing and transport of uranium , the risk of nuclear weapons proliferation, the still unresolved problem of nuclear waste and of course, the possible further serious accidents that go with it.

6) Mao Asada gave __________ performance in the ladies event at the 2010 Winter Olympic where she brought home an Olympic silver medal for the free skate. A lot of figure skaters aspire to be like her, most especially when she earned a Guinness World Record for the most triple axels performed in a competition.

7) In the Summer Olympic this year, there’s a huge discrepancy between the number of security personnel expected and the number of security personnel they were actually able to provide. Obviously, they were not able to provide appropriate security that was ______________ with the risk of danger.

8) The oldest living cultural history in the world is the _____________ culture of Australia, which dates back at least 50,000 years ago. In this country, the natives preserved their culture by passing their arts, knowledge, performances and rituals to younger generations.

9) Even though it’s considered a little contribution, any help from the people is not considered _____________ helpful. As they say, every cent can save a life so, earning just enough is not an excuse not to help the poorest of the poor.

10) Everyone is a multi-faceted individual and each ________ talent and ability should be discovered and unleashed. Most of the time, it takes tons of courage to awaken the sleeping tiger within.