Good company. Interesting vocabulary.
Find the word for the person in the description.
Ten questions, with the answers explained. Try them in your head, then open each answer when you're ready.
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Which word fits: someone who tends to expect a good outcome?
- Optimist
- Spectator
- Skeptic
- Mediator
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Optimist
An optimist looks for the possibility that things will turn out well.
QUESTION 2 / 10
Which word fits: someone who tends to expect a bad outcome?
- Volunteer
- Mentor
- Novice
- Pessimist
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Pessimist
A pessimist is more likely to anticipate problems than a happy ending.
QUESTION 3 / 10
Which word fits: someone who helps opposing sides find agreement?
- Skeptic
- Mediator
- Veteran
- Host
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Mediator
A mediator helps people work toward a resolution without simply choosing a winner.
QUESTION 4 / 10
Which word fits: someone who is new to an activity?
- Spectator
- Novice
- Volunteer
- Optimist
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Novice
A novice has just started; skill can come with practice.
QUESTION 5 / 10
Which word fits: someone with long experience in a field?
- Veteran
- Host
- Mentor
- Pessimist
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Veteran
Veteran can describe a very experienced worker or participant, as well as a former service member.
QUESTION 6 / 10
Which word fits: someone watching an event rather than taking part?
- Skeptic
- Mediator
- Spectator
- Optimist
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Spectator
Spectators watch the match while the players do the running.
QUESTION 7 / 10
Which word fits: someone who guides a less experienced person?
- Volunteer
- Pessimist
- Novice
- Mentor
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Mentor
A mentor offers advice and support drawn from experience.
QUESTION 8 / 10
Which word fits: someone who asks for evidence before accepting a claim?
- Mediator
- Veteran
- Skeptic
- Host
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Skeptic
A skeptic questions a claim instead of immediately taking it on trust.
QUESTION 9 / 10
Which word fits: someone who freely offers to do a task?
- Novice
- Optimist
- Volunteer
- Spectator
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Volunteer
A volunteer chooses to help, commonly without being paid for the work.
QUESTION 10 / 10
Which word fits: someone who welcomes guests?
- Mentor
- Pessimist
- Host
- Veteran
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Host
A host looks after the people visiting their home or event.