Judging Online Information

Question 1

Sensationalized

Answer 1

adjective
Presenting information as shocking or exciting as possible
* Most cheap newspapers only have sensationalized stories.
* That reporter’s writing is very sensationalized.

Question 2

Thorough

Answer 2

adjective
Done with great care / detail
* Her explanation was very thorough.
* We need a thorough revision of this paper.

Question 3

Skeptical

Answer 3

adjective
Not easily convinced
* I remain skeptical about that issue.
* They are sometimes a bit too skeptical.

Question 4

Broad

Answer 4

adjective
Wide
* He has knowledge on a broad range of subjects.
* She greeted me with a broad smile.

Question 5

Generalization

Answer 5

noun
An idea based on a few facts
* Saying that all Japanese people are good at math and karate is a generalization.

Question 6

Consume

Answer 6

verb
Buying / using goods or services
* He consumes a lot of online information.
* I try to consume as little television as possible.

Question 7

Outlandish

Answer 7

adjective
Strange or unfamiliar
* After drinking he had some outlandish behavior.
* That was quite an outlandish remark she made.

Question 8

Authentic

Answer 8

adjective
Genuine / real
* Is this an authentic Prada dress?
* Her answer seemed to be authentic.