Vocabulary Quiz

Questions and Answers

What does the term 'excite' most closely relate to?

To stimulate (correct)

To confuse

To calm down

To ignore

Which word is least related to the concept of 'control'?

Management

Regulation

Disorder (correct)

Oversight

What is the meaning of the word 'odor'?

A silent action

A bright color

A type of insect

A distinct smell (correct)

Which of the following words means 'to make brighter'?

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Which word implies a very small amount?

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Study Notes

Vocabulary Study Notes

Excite
- To stir up strong feelings; to elicit enthusiasm or interest.
- Commonly used in contexts involving emotions or events that provoke a reaction.
Apply
- To put into action or use for a purpose.
- Often associated with references to job applications, scholarly principles, or physical use of products or techniques.
Slight
- Minor or small in degree; not very important.
- Can also refer to a lack of respect or to treat with indifference.
Define
- To explain the precise meaning of a term or concept.
- Essential for clarity in communication, particularly in academic and professional contexts.
Odor
- A distinctive smell, often unpleasant.
- Related to contexts involving perfumes, environmental conditions, or food.
Spider
- An arachnid with eight legs, known for spinning webs.
- Important in ecosystems for controlling insect populations and as subjects in biological studies.
Control
- The power to influence or direct behavior or the course of events.
- Often discussed in contexts involving authority, management, or scientific experiments.
Silent
- Completely quiet or free from noise.
- Relevant in discussions about communication, media, and environments requiring focus or calm.
Brighten
- To make something more light or cheerful; to enhance visibility or mood.
- Often used in contexts related to art, design, or emotional wellbeing.
Approach
- A way of dealing with a situation or a method for conducting actions.
- Can also refer to the act of coming closer to someone or something, either physically or metaphorically.