Vocabulary Building Quiz

Meditation and Forgiveness

• Meditate: think intently and at length, often for spiritual purposes
• Option to meditate on the word "om"
• Forgiveness: overcoming offense, with a willingness to pardon a first offense

Premature Birth and Cultural Practices

• Premature birth: born after a gestation period of less than the normal time
• Sari: a draped dress worn primarily by Hindu women
• Embroidery: decorative needlework, often enjoyed by women who appreciate fabric and craft

Obsession and Submission

• Obsession: an unhealthy and compulsive preoccupation with something
• Example: an obsession with samosas
• Submit: to refer something for judgment or consideration
• Example: submitting a comic to a contest

Ancestry and Heritage

• Ancestor: someone from whom you are descended
• Example: Rajasthani ancestors

Food and Culture

• Chutney: a spicy relish usually made with fruit, vinegar, and spices
• Example: coconut chutney
• Bangle: jewelry worn around the wrist for decoration
• Example: wearing bangles, bhabi?

Social Issues and Relationships

• Poverty: the state of having little or no money and possessions
• Injustice: the practice of being unfair
• Dishonor: a state of shame or disgrace
• Example: bringing dishonor to a family
• Engagement: a mutual promise to marry
• Example: a canceled engagement
• Independence: freedom from external control and constraint
• Example: being independent and self-sufficient

Test your understanding of various English words including meditate, offense, premature, sari, and embroidery. Learn their meanings and usage in sentences.