Vocabulary Quizs

makeshift

• (n.) a permanent solution for a problem; (adj.) durable and strong

• (n.) a temporary substitute for something else; (adj.) crude, flimsy, or temporary

• (n.) a complex system; (adj.) sophisticated and advanced

• (n.) a decorative item; (adj.) elegant and refined

frustrate

• (v.) to prevent from accomplishing a purpose or fulfilling a desire; to cause feelings of discouragement

• (v.) to encourage someone to achieve their goals

• (v.) to make someone feel happy and satisfied

• (v.) to assist someone in reaching their objectives

marginal

• (adj.) in, at, or near the edge or margin; only barely good, large, or important enough for the purpose

• (adj.) extremely important and significant

• (adj.) located in the center of something

• (adj.) having a large impact or influence

prominent

• (adj.) standing out so as to be easily seen; important, well-known

• (adj.) lacking in importance; insignificant

• (adj.) difficult to see; obscure

• (adj.) common and unremarkable

quaint

• (adj.) modern and stylish

• (adj.) odd or old-fashioned in a pleasing way

• (adj.) simple and plain

• (adj.) large and imposing

anonymous

• (adj.) named and recognized; well-known

• (adj.) lacking a specific identity; unknown

• (adj.) having a distinct character or individuality

• (adj.) publicly acknowledged and celebrated

vengeance

• (n.) punishment in return for an injury or a wrong; unusual force or violence

• (n.) a feeling of deep regret or remorse

• (n.) a state of being free from danger or threat

• (n.) a strong desire to help others in need

grim

• (adj.) cheerful, joyful; happy, light-hearted

• (adj.) stern, merciless; fierce, savage, cruel

• (adj.) gentle, kind; soft, mild

• (adj.) playful, fun-loving; carefree, whimsical

scrimp

• (v.) to handle very economically or stingily; to supply in a way that is small, short, or scanty

• (v.) to spend lavishly and generously

• (v.) to provide in abundance and excess

• (v.) to waste resources and be extravagant

prescribe

• (v.) to recommend a course of action or behavior

• (v.) to order as a rule or course to be followed; to order for medical purposes

• (v.) to suggest an alternative solution

• (v.) to prohibit or restrict certain actions