Four Perfect Pebbles- Prologue Vocabulary Quiz

Define Burden

• A heavy load, either physical or figurative.

• the ability to keep going despite difficulties, obstacles, or setbacks. It means staying committed to a goal or task even when things get tough. It involves determination, resilience, and a strong will to succeed.

• the act of making something continue indefinitely or for a long time. It often refers to maintaining traditions, ideas, behaviors, or situations—whether positive or negative—over time.

• obtained or originated from a source

Define perpetuation

• obtained or originated from a source

• the ability to keep going despite difficulties, obstacles, or setbacks. It means staying committed to a goal or task even when things get tough. It involves determination, resilience, and a strong will to succeed.

• the act of making something continue indefinitely or for a long time. It often refers to maintaining traditions, ideas, behaviors, or situations—whether positive or negative—over time

• obtained or originated from a source

Define perseverance

• obtained or originated from a source

• the act of making something continue indefinitely or for a long time

• the ability to keep going despite difficulties, obstacles, or setbacks. It means staying committed to a goal or task even when things get tough. It involves determination, resilience, and a strong will to succeed.

• A heavy load, either physical or figurative

Define ordeal

• a difficult, painful, or challenging experience that tests a person's endurance, strength, or character

• a deep feeling of hopelessness, sadness, or loss of confidence, often arising from difficult or seemingly impossible situations

• the act of moving from one place to another, often as part of a journey

• to give in or yield to a force, pressure, or temptation

Define adversity

• means to give in or yield to a force, pressure, or temptation

• a person who has been forced to flee their home country due to war, persecution, violence, or natural disasters and seeks safety in another country

• refers to difficulties, hardships, or misfortunes that challenge a person, group, or situation. It can come in many forms, such as financial struggles, personal loss, health issues, or societal obstacles.

• refers to the act of moving from one place to another, often as part of a journey

Define refugee

• a difficult, painful, or challenging experience that tests a person's endurance, strength, or character. It often involves hardship, suffering, or distress.

• a person who has been forced to flee their home country due to war, persecution, violence, or natural disasters and seeks safety in another country.

• a deep feeling of hopelessness, sadness, or loss of confidence, often arising from difficult or seemingly impossible situations.

• difficulties, hardships, or misfortunes that challenge a person, group, or situation

Define derived

• A heavy load, either physical or figurative

• the ability to keep going despite difficulties, obstacles, or setbacks. It means staying committed to a goal or task even when things get tough. It involves determination, resilience, and a strong will to succeed.

• the act of making something continue indefinitely or for a long time. It often refers to maintaining traditions, ideas, behaviors, or situations—whether positive or negative—over time.

• obtained or originated from a source

What are some ways to develop resilience?

• Give up easily

• Practice positive thinking

• Ignore problems

• Blame others for your problems

Define succumbed

• the act of moving from one place to another, often as part of a journey. It can apply to people, goods, or vehicles traveling through a location without staying permanently.

• to give in or yield to a force, pressure, or temptation. It can refer to physically surrendering, such as being overcome by illness or death, or emotionally and mentally giving up due to overwhelming difficulties.

• a person who has been forced to flee their home country due to war, persecution, violence, or natural disasters and seeks safety in another country.

• a difficult, painful, or challenging experience that tests a person's endurance, strength, or character. It often involves hardship, suffering, or distress.

Define transit

• to give in or yield to a force, pressure, or temptation

• the act of moving from one place to another, often as part of a journey.

• a person who has been forced to flee their home country due to war, persecution, violence, or natural disasters and seeks safety in another country.

• a difficult, painful, or challenging experience that tests a person's endurance, strength, or character. It often involves hardship, suffering, or distress.