8th Vocab Quiz 12/6

What does the word "abate" mean?

• To increase in amount or intensity

• To become less in amount or intensity

• To remain constant

• To fluctuate unpredictably

What does "assimilate" mean?

• To reject one's environment

• To become like one's environment

• To destroy one's environment

• To ignore one's environment

What is the meaning of "concede"?

• To deny or refuse

• To admit or acknowledge, often reluctantly

• To argue or debate

• To forget or ignore

What does "dissipate" mean?

• To gather or collect

• To go away, scatter, or disappear

• To increase in size

• To remain in place

What does "erratic" mean?

• Predictable and stable

• Liable to sudden unpredictable change

• Consistent and reliable

• Slow and steady

What is the meaning of "flourish"?

• A hidden gesture

• A showy gesture

• A simple gesture

• A quiet gesture

What does "impulsive" mean?

• Careful and thoughtful

• Characterized by undue haste and lack of thought

• Slow and deliberate

• Cautious and planned

What is the meaning of "longevity"?

• The property of being short-lived

• The property of having lived for a considerable time

• The property of being young

• The property of being temporary

A synonym for "malleable" is-

• rigid
• flexible

• brittle
• inflexible

A synonym for "obstruct" is-

• facilitate
• assist
• support
• stall