Vocabulary Quizs

Plagiarize (verb)

• To take (the work or an idea of someone else) and pass it off as one's own.

• To create original content based on personal experiences.

• To summarize someone else's work without citation.

• To collaborate with others on a project.

Dwindle (verb)

• To increase rapidly in size, amount, or strength.

• To remain constant in size, amount, or strength.

• To diminish gradually in size, amount, or strength.

• To fluctuate unpredictably in size, amount, or strength.

Sophisticated (adjective)

• Having a basic understanding of the world; simple.

• Having a refined knowledge of the world; complex.

• Being naive and inexperienced; straightforward.

• Lacking depth and complexity; trivial.

Stagnant (adjective)

• Having a strong current and flow.

• Having no current or flow and often having an unpleasant smell as a consequence.

• Being in a state of constant change and movement.

• Having a pleasant aroma and freshness.

Chronic (adjective)

• Persisting for a long time or constantly recurring.

• Occurring only once or infrequently.

• Characterized by sudden onset and short duration.

• Temporary and easily resolved.

Agile (adjective)

• Able to move quickly and easily.

• Slow and clumsy in movement.

• Unwilling to change or adapt.

• Rigid and inflexible in approach.

Relevant (adjective)

• Closely connected or appropriate to what is being done or considered.

• Not related or applicable to the situation.

• Completely irrelevant or unimportant.

• Only partially connected to the topic at hand.

Versatile (adjective)

• A. Able to adapt or be adapted to many different functions or activities.

• B. Limited in use or function.

• C. Difficult to understand or interpret.

• D. Fixed and unchanging in nature.

Somber (adjective)

• Bright and cheerful in color or tone; happy.

• Dark or dull in color or tone; gloomy.

• Light and airy in color or tone; uplifting.

• Vibrant and lively in color or tone; exciting.

Sustain (verb)

• To weaken or diminish physically or mentally.

• To strengthen or support physically or mentally.

• To ignore or neglect a situation.

• To confuse or mislead someone.