Vocabulary Quizs

indulge

• To allow oneself to enjoy the pleasure of something.

• To restrict oneself from enjoying something.

• To engage in a strict discipline or regimen.

• To avoid any form of pleasure or enjoyment.

animated

• Full of life or excitement; lively.

• Lacking energy or enthusiasm.

• Calm and peaceful; serene.

• Boring and uninteresting.

downright

• To a moderate degree; somewhat.

• To an extreme degree; thoroughly.

• To a slight degree; barely.

• To a variable degree; occasionally.

unique

• Being the only one of its kind; unlike anything else.

• Common and widespread; found everywhere.

• Similar to others; not distinct.

• A temporary state of being different.

drone

• A continuous low humming sound; or a male bee.

• A type of flying insect that collects nectar.

• A device used for aerial photography.

• A sound made by a musical instrument.

miscellaneous

• Consisting of a mixture of various things that are not usually connected with each other.

• A term used to describe something that is uniform and consistent.

• A category that includes only one specific type of item.

• A collection of items that are all related to a single theme.

hanker

• To have a strong desire for something.

• To feel indifferent about something.

• To reject something outright.

• To be confused about something.

upright

• Horizontal; lying down; also means dishonest or immoral.

• Vertical; erect; also means honest or moral.

• Slanted; tilted; also means untrustworthy or corrupt.

• Curved; bent; also means deceitful or unethical.

culminate

• To reach a climax or point of highest development.

• To begin or initiate something.

• To analyze or break down into parts.

• To conclude or finish something.

oration

• A formal speech, especially one given on a ceremonial occasion.

• A brief informal speech given at a gathering.

• A type of written essay focusing on a specific topic.

• A casual conversation among friends.