Vocabulary Meanings

What does ephemeral mean?

• Lasting for a very short time.

• Lasting for a long time.

• Occasionally occurring.

• Permanently existing.

What does ambivalent mean?

• Having mixed feelings or contradictory ideas about something or someone.

• Feeling very positive about something.

• Being indifferent or uninterested in something.

• Having a clear and strong opinion about something.

What does unprecedented mean?

• A. A common occurrence

• B. Never done or known before.

• C. A temporary situation

• D. A widely accepted practice

What does resilience mean?

• The ability to adapt to change.

• The capacity to recover quickly from difficulties.

• A measure of physical strength.

• The tendency to avoid challenges.

What does zealous mean?

• Having or showing zeal; passionate.

• Lacking interest or enthusiasm.

• Being indifferent or apathetic.

• Exhibiting a lack of motivation.

What does tangible mean?

• Real; clear - definite.

• Unclear; vague - ambiguous.

• Imaginary; not real - fictional.

• Temporary; fleeting - transient.

What does benevolent mean?

• Well-meaning and kindly.

• Evil and malicious.

• Indifferent and apathetic.

• Greedy and selfish.

What does inexhaustible mean?

• Unable to be used up.

• Capable of being exhausted.

• Limited in supply.

• Easily depleted.

What does incarnation mean?

• A person who embodies in the flesh; a spirit or deity.

• A temporary state of being.

• A type of religious ritual.

• A philosophical concept of existence.

What does juxtaposition mean?

• The act of placing two things side by side for comparison.

• The fact of two things being seen or placed close together for contrasting effect.

• A technique used to create harmony in art.

• The process of separating two distinct elements.