Vocabulary Quizs

enigma

• A clear and straightforward statement.

• One that is puzzling, ambiguous, or inexplicable.

• A simple and easy task.

• A common and well-known fact.

tarpaulin

• Material used for decoration

• Material, such as waterproofed canvas, used to cover and protect things from moisture.

• A type of food packaging

• A type of clothing fabric

inexpedient

• Not useful for achieving a goal.

• Highly effective in achieving a goal.

• Convenient and practical for immediate use.

• Necessary for long-term success.

counterculture

• Culture that aligns with the established norms and values.

• Culture, especially of young people, with values or lifestyles in opposition to those of the established culture.

• Culture that promotes traditional values and lifestyles.

• Culture that is solely focused on technology and innovation.

aphorism

• A lengthy explanation of a complex idea.

• A brief statement that expresses a general truth about life.

• A type of poetry that rhymes.

• A scientific theory that has been proven.

amalgam

• A combination of diverse elements; a mixture.

• A type of metal used in dental fillings.

• A process of separating substances by density.

• A specific type of chemical reaction.

atavism

• The reappearance of a characteristic in an organism after several generations of absence, usually caused by the chance recombination of genes.

• A genetic mutation that leads to the loss of a trait over generations.

• The process by which an organism adapts to its environment over time.

• A phenomenon where traits are enhanced or exaggerated in a species.

conscientious

• Guided by conscience; honest.

• Careless and indifferent.

• Deceptive and dishonest.

• Unreliable and lazy.

meditation

• A thought or reflection.

• A physical exercise for the body.

• A type of music for relaxation.

• A form of communication with others.

unscrupulous

• Without principles; dishonorable.

• Highly principled; ethical.

• Fair and just in dealings.

• Honest and trustworthy.