1. gist noun [jist]
the main idea of a speech, argument, or a story
2. influx noun [in-fluhks]
an arrival of many things, objects, or people; flowing in
3. backlash noun [bak-lash]
a sudden or violent reaction that happens as a result from another movement or action
4. onset noun [on-set]
a start or a beginning
5. paternity noun [puh-tur-ni-tee]
the state/fact of being a father or connected with being a father
6. preservation noun [pri-zur-vation]
the act of preventing something from being damaged; act of keeping something in its original condition
7. verdict noun [vur-dikt]
LAW: decision whether guilty or not, made by a jury in a trial; someone’s judgment/opinion about something
8. credibility noun [kred-uh-bil-i-tee]
the quality of being trustworthy and believable.
9. momentum noun [moh-men-tuhm]
something that influences an activity/process to happen or continue
10. brevity noun [brev-i-tee]
concise words in speech/writing; short time
Give the word being asked for each number.
◼ gist
◼ backlash
◼ preservation
◼ onset
◼ paternity
◼ credibility
◼ brevity
◼ influx
◼ verdict
◼ momentum
__________ 1. the main idea of a speech, argument, or a story
__________ 2. the state/fact of being a father or connected with being a father
__________ 3. the act of preventing something from being damaged; act of keeping something in its original condition
__________ 4. the quality of being trustworthy and believable
__________ 5. a sudden or violent reaction that happens as a result from another movement or action
__________ 6. LAW: decision whether guilty or not, made by a jury in a trial; someone’s judgment/opinion about something
__________ 7. something that influences an activity/process to happen or continue
__________ 8. a start or a beginning
__________ 9. concise words in speech/writing; short time
__________ 10. an arrival of many things, objects, or people; flowing in
Choose the correct words to complete the sentences below.
1) Despite the ________ of their relationship, he considers it to be the happiest among all the other relationships that he’s been in.
a. momentum
b. credibility
c. verdict
d. brevity
2) The key player on their school’s basketball team lost his ____________ in the last few minutes of the game when he got a message that his girlfriend was breaking up with him.
a. paternity
b. preservation
c. influx
d. momentum
3) Lani tried cooking for the first time and surprisingly, her guinea pig (her boyfriend) gave it a positive_________ by finishing it up in no time.
a. verdict
b. influx
c. backlash
d. gist
4) It is surprising how many prominent figures in politics would take a very long time talking without arriving to the _________ of their speech.
a. onset
b. gist
c. paternity
d. preservation
5) He categorically denied the _________ of her child and demanded a DNA test to scientifically prove that he’s the one who fathered the child.
a. preservation
b. paternity
c. influx
d. backlash
6) The Department of Education proposed to include classes that focus on traditional culture for its _________ and to increase awareness among the youngsters. This is also in the hope of increasing nationalism and patriotism.
a. preservation
b. momentum
c. brevity
d. credibility
7) The president’s _________was questioned when he wasn’t able to explain how he doubled his assets in just 6 months. He said that he has nothing to explain and his lawyers will answer all the people’s questions.
a. verdict
b. replenishing
c. paternity
d. credibility
8) It is usually best to take medication immediately at the __________of any symptoms in order to prevent the disease from getting any worse. However, most people ignore those symptoms and their diseases are diagnosed when already severe.
a. onset
b. backlash
c. influx
d. credibility
9) It is said that the unreasonable lending practices of banks and people’s borrowing and spending habits are what caused the economic _________ that we are experiencing now.
a. backlash
b. gist
c. preservation
d. verdict
10) It is necessary to implement the new reforms in the tax and registration system in order to create and maintain a steady _________ of new businesses. Businessmen who are new to the industry are hopeful of a good future for their endeavors.
a. influx
b. backlash
c. onset
d. paternity