Dictionary Definitions

What does the word 'abate' mean?

• To become less intense or widespread.

• To enhance or improve

• To remain constant

• To increase in intensity or spread

Define the term 'cacophony'.

• A harsh, discordant mixture of sounds.

• A soothing melody

• A peaceful silence

• A pleasant harmony

Explain the meaning of 'ephemeral'.

• Enduring

• Permanent

• Lasting for a very short time, transient or fleeting.

• Everlasting

Provide a definition for 'gregarious'.

• Reserved; quiet

• Loud; obnoxious

• Shy; introverted

• Fond of company; sociable

What is the definition of 'lucid'?

• Confusing; unclear

• Transparent

• Easily understood; clear

• Opaque

Define the word 'obfuscate'.

• To make something unclear, confusing, or difficult to understand.

• To illuminate and elucidate

• To organize and categorize

• To clarify and simplify

What does 'querulous' mean?

• whining

• celebrating

• complaining

• whispering

Explain the term 'resilient'.

• Resilient is synonymous with fragile.

• Resilient means being inflexible in the face of adversity.

• Resilient refers to the inability to recover from setbacks.

• The term 'resilient' refers to the ability to bounce back or adapt positively to challenging situations.

Define 'ubiquitous'.

• scarce

• limited

• rarely seen

• present, appearing, or found everywhere

What is the definition of 'veracity'?

• The quality of being truthful or honest.

• The act of being deceitful

• The quality of being accurate

• The state of being indecisive