Vocabulary Quiz: Stunning, Baffled, Nutrients

Stunning: Extremely impressive or attractive; can also mean shocking. Example: The stunning news of her resignation left everyone speechless.
Baffled: Completely confused or perplexed. Example: The detective was baffled by the mysterious clues at the crime scene.
Nutrients: Substances essential for nourishment, growth, and metabolism. Example: A balanced diet provides essential nutrients for good health.
Malnourished: Being poorly nourished or lacking proper nutrition. Example: Malnourished children in famine-stricken regions require urgent medical help.
Complacency: A sense of contentment that may lead to a lack of awareness of potential risks. Example: The team's complacency after taking an early lead led to their eventual defeat.
Squandered: Wasted or misused resources in an unwise manner. Example: He squandered his inheritance on trivial purchases and risky ventures.
To run its course: To allow something to continue naturally until it ends. Example: The doctor recommended letting the flu run its course instead of using antibiotics.
Levelled off: To stabilize after an increase or decrease. Example: Inflation rates levelled off after a sharp rise in the third quarter.
Graver: More serious or severe in nature. Example: The situation turned graver when negotiations between the countries collapsed.
Ill-fed: Lacking sufficient or proper food; poorly nourished. Example: Ill-fed livestock on the neglected farm appeared underweight and weak.

Cognitive: Pertaining to mental processes like perception, memory, and judgment. Example: The study highlights cognitive development in children aged 3 to 5 years.
Stunting: The act of impeding growth or development. Example: Chronic malnutrition can lead to stunting, negatively impacting physical and cognitive growth in children.

Impede: To obstruct or delay progress. Example: Heavy traffic and construction impeded the journey to the airport.
Woeful: Describes something very bad or deplorable. Example: The team's woeful performance in the final game disappointed fans.
Incurred: To become subject to something unwelcome as a result of one’s actions. Example: The company incurred substantial losses from a failed product launch.

Shrapnel: Fragments from an explosion, such as one from a bomb or shell. Example: The soldier was harmed by shrapnel from a nearby blast.
To venture out: To go into a possibly dangerous or unpleasant situation. Example: Despite the heavy rain, we decided to venture out for food.
Restive: Unable to remain still or silent due to dissatisfaction. Example: The restive crowd grew impatient while waiting for the delayed concert to start.