What are endangered, tentative, and ambiguous?

[neharikar]

English Language Proficiency Tests, Advanced Level

ESL/EFL Test #624 "Real Life: Animals & Habitats (3)", question 7

A species that has a vague chance of lasting survival as a group and is close to extinction is called an ......... species. An example of this is the panda bear.

(a) endangered
(b) tentative
(c) ambiguous
(d) enemy

English Language Proficiency Tests, Advanced Level

ESL/EFL Test #624 "Real Life: Animals & Habitats (3)", answer 7

A species that has a vague chance of lasting survival as a group and is close to extinction is called an endangered species. An example of this is the panda bear.

Correct answer: (a) endangered
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tell me what is endangered,tentative,and ambiguous -the definition

neharikar

[Alan]

Hi,

'Endangered' when describing an animal suggests that there are not many still living in the world and therefore should be protected. 'Tentative' suggests 'modest' or 'cautious' and describes the careful way you offer for example a suggestion. 'ambiguous' when used with the noun 'meaning' gives the idea of 'unclear' 'vague' 'not definite'.

Alan
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