Vocabulary Quizs

scarcity

• The state of being abundant and plentiful.

• The state of being scarce or in short supply; shortage.

• A condition where resources are unlimited.

• A situation where demand exceeds supply without any limitations.

forlorn

• Pitifully sad and abandoned or lonely.

• Joyfully happy and surrounded by friends.

• Calm and peaceful in nature.

• Excited and full of energy.

penetrating

• Able to make a way through or into something.

• Having a sharp or intense quality.

• Easily understood or clear.

• Lacking depth or insight.

smug

• Having or showing an excessive pride in oneself or one's achievements.

• Feeling humble and modest about one's accomplishments.

• Displaying a lack of confidence in one's abilities.

• Being overly critical of oneself and others.

shriveled

• Wrinkled and contracted, especially due to loss of moisture or old age.

• Smooth and plump, often due to hydration.

• Bright and shiny, indicating good health.

• Soft and fluffy, typically associated with freshness.

radiated

• Emitted energy, especially light or heat, in the form of rays or waves.

• Absorbed energy from the surroundings.

• Reflected light back into the atmosphere.

• Transmitted sound through a medium.

presumably

• is very likely though, not known for certain.

• is completely certain and known.

• is unlikely to be true.

• is a definite fact.

recede

• to move back or away; to grow less or smaller

• to increase in size or amount

• to remain the same

• to move forward or advance

infamous

• Well known for some bad quality or deed; bad reputation

• Famous for positive achievements

• Unknown and unremarkable

• Celebrated for charitable acts

perseverance

• A. Giving up easily when faced with challenges.

• B. Persistence in doing something despite difficulty or delay in achieving success.

• C. Avoiding tasks that seem too hard.

• D. Achieving success without any effort.