Vocabulary Quizs - Q1

arduous

• Involving or requiring strenuous effort; difficult and tiring.

• Easy and effortless; requiring little work.

• Simple and straightforward; not challenging.

• Pleasant and enjoyable; requiring minimal effort.

condescended

• To behave as if one is descending from a superior position, rank, or dignity.

• To act in a humble manner without any superiority.

• To rise above others in status or rank.

• To treat others with disdain and contempt.

inflection

• The modulation of intonation or pitch in the voice.

• A change in the form of a word to express different grammatical features.

• A type of musical scale used in composition.

• A method of teaching that emphasizes rote memorization.

opaque

• Able to be seen through; transparent.

• Not able to be seen through; not transparent.

• Partially transparent; allowing some light to pass through.

• Completely clear; allowing full visibility.

patronizing

• Treating with an apparent kindness that betrays a feeling of superiority.

• Showing genuine kindness and support.

• Ignoring someone's needs and feelings.

• Being overly critical and harsh.

authenticity

• The quality of being authentic or genuine.

• The state of being false or misleading.

• A measure of popularity or trendiness.

• The ability to adapt to different situations.

eminence

• A state of being famous or important

• High station, rank, or repute.

• A lowly position in society

• A type of medical condition

deceive

• To mislead or trick someone into believing something that is not true.

• To tell the truth and be honest with others.

• To entertain someone with a story or joke.

• To help someone understand a difficult concept.

resilience

• The ability to adapt to change

• The capacity to recover quickly from difficulties; toughness.

• A measure of physical strength

• The process of learning from failure

vehement

• Showing strong and often angry feelings; very emotional.

• Calm and composed; lacking strong emotions.

• Indifferent and apathetic; showing no interest.

• Joyful and cheerful; expressing happiness.