Vocabulary Quizs

vital

• Absolutely necessary or important; essential.

• Not important at all; trivial.

• Somewhat necessary but not crucial.

• Occasionally useful but not essential.

traipse

• Walk or move wearily or reluctantly.

• Run swiftly and energetically.

• Sit quietly and reflectively.

• Jump playfully and joyfully.

infamy

• The state of being well known for some bad quality or deed.

• A state of being famous for good deeds.

• A condition of being unknown or unnoticed.

• A term used to describe a peaceful existence.

corrode

• Destroy or damage (metal, stone, or other materials) slowly by chemical action.

• To enhance the strength of materials through chemical processes.

• To create a protective layer on metals to prevent damage.

• To completely dissolve materials in a liquid solution.

shroud

• A type of clothing worn for special occasions.

• A thing that envelops or obscures something.

• A method of communication between two people.

• A type of plant found in tropical regions.

morbidity

• The condition of being healthy and free from disease.

• The condition of being diseased or the incidence of disease within a population.

• The process of recovering from an illness or injury.

• The study of the distribution and determinants of health-related states.

itemize

• Present as a list of individual items.

• To summarize in a paragraph.

• To elaborate on a single point.

• To compare and contrast different ideas.

illustrious

• A. Well known, respected, and admired for past achievements.

• B. Lacking in importance or influence.

• C. Difficult to understand or interpret.

• D. Unfamiliar and obscure.

lacerate

• To tear or make deep cuts in (flesh or skin).

• To stitch or sew together.

• To clean or purify.

• To cover or protect from harm.

hiatus

• A pause or gap in a sequence, series, or process.

• A continuous flow without interruption.

• A sudden increase in activity or intensity.

• A brief moment of silence or stillness.