Review Units 1-2 Practice Flashcards

A collection of vocabulary terms and definitions derived from reading and use of English exercises regarding monarch migrations, Auguste Rodin, and the ethics of regifting.

Monarch butterflies

A North American species that performs a stunning natural migration journey of $3000\,miles$ in winter.

Migration

A seasonal journey taken by millions of North American butterflies, starting in Canada and the $US$ and arriving in central Mexico in November.

Pollinate

The process by which butterflies assist in the reproduction of plants; a key role they play in the food chain.

Habitat

The natural environment of an organism; for the monarch butterflies, their forest in Mexico is protected.

In contrast to

A phrase used to compare the North American monarch's long journey with other members of the same species elsewhere.

Consists of

To be composed or made up of, such as a journey that is composed of $3000\,miles$.

Outskirts

The outer parts of a town or city, such as where Auguste Rodin purchased the property La Villa des Brilliants in $1895$.

Studio

A place where an artist works; Rodin turned his home into one and worked there until his death in $1917$.

Renovate

To restore a building to a good state of repair, specifically done to Rodin’s house in the latter part of the last century using photographs.

The Thinker

One of Auguste Rodin's most well-loved pieces of art, located in the grounds where he is buried.

Look up to

A phrasal verb meaning to admire or respect someone, such as artists paying respect to Auguste Rodin.

Regifting

The act of giving a gift that you have received from someone else to a third person.

Recipient

The person who receives a gift or item.

Impolite

Displaying a lack of manners; an adjective formed from the word \text{POLITE} to describe the negative perception of regifting.

Popularity

The state of being liked or supported by many people; the act of regifting is noted as gaining in this.

Affordable

Inexpensive enough for most people to pay for; an adjective formed from \text{AFFORD} indicating regifting saves money.

Dissatisfied

Not content or happy with something; the adjective formed from \text{SATISFY} to describe having unwanted items.

Unappealing

Not attractive or inviting; an adjective formed from \text{APPEAL} used for gifts made specifically for an individual.

Identity

The fact of being who or what a person is; in regifting, one must not forget the name or persona of the original gift giver.

Insensitive

Showing a lack of concern for the feelings of others; an adjective formed from \text{SENSITIVE}.

Irresponsible

Not showing a proper sense of duty or care; an adjective formed from \text{RESPONSIBLE} related to the mistake of regifting an item back to its original giver.