22 Questions
Match the following words with their meanings:
Abate = To become less intense or widespread Integrity = A physical or mental weakness or ailment Infirmity = The quality of being honest, moral, and upright Virtue = Behavior showing high moral standards
Match the following words with their meanings:
Fame = A foolish or senseless act Follies = The state of being widely known or recognized Blundered = A careless or foolish mistake Passion = Strong and intense emotions or feelings
Match the following words with their meanings:
Rescind = To revoke, cancel, or repeal a law Tally = A count or total, especially one made by keeping score Slovenly = Untidy, careless, or unkempt in appearance Admonish = To warn or reprimand someone firmly
Match the following words with their meanings:
Ingenuity = Cleverness or inventiveness in solving problems Vices = Immoral or wicked behaviors or habits Slipshod = Done or made hastily or carelessly Temptation = The desire to do something, especially something wrong
Match the following words with their meanings:
Blundered = A careless or foolish mistake Slovenly = Untidy, careless, or unkempt in appearance Slipshod = Done or made hastily or carelessly Follies = A foolish or senseless act
Match the following words with their meanings:
Integrity = The quality of being honest, moral, and upright Virtue = Behavior showing high moral standards Passion = Strong and intense emotions or feelings Infirmity = A physical or mental weakness or ailment
What is the meaning of the word 'integrity'?
The quality of being honest, moral, and upright
Fame is a state of being unknown or unrecognized.
False
What is the opposite of 'ingenuity'?
Lack of good judgment or wisdom (follies)
A person who is __________ in their appearance or manner is untidy and careless.
slovenly
Match the following words with their antonyms:
Virtue = Vice Infirmity = Strength Integrity = Dishonesty Fame = Obscurity
What does it mean to 'rescind' a law?
To revoke, cancel, or repeal a law
What is the meaning of the word 'abate'?
To diminish or lessen
A virtuous person is someone who exhibits immoral behavior.
False
What is the quality of being honest, moral, and upright?
integrity
A person who is __________ in their behavior is careless and foolish.
slovenly
Match the following words with their antonyms:
Infirmity = Strength or good health Fame = Obscurity Virtue = Vice Passion = Apathy
What does it mean to 'admonish' someone?
To warn or reprimand someone firmly
Infirmity is a state of being physically or mentally strong and healthy
False
What is the meaning of the word 'passion'?
Strong and intense emotions or feelings, especially love, desire, or enthusiasm
A person who exhibits foolish or senseless acts, ideas, or behaviors shows a lack of ______
good judgment or wisdom
Match the following words with their antonyms
Virtue = Immoral behavior Vice = Moral behavior Fame = Obscurity Integrity = Dishonesty
Study Notes
Vocabulary
- Abate: means to become less intense or widespread, or to diminish or lessen
- Admonish: to warn or reprimand someone firmly, or to caution or advise against a course of action
- Blundered: to make a careless or foolish mistake, or to act clumsily or without thinking
Human Characteristics
- Fame: the state of being widely known, recognized, or celebrated, especially for achievements or abilities
- Integrity: the quality of being honest, moral, and upright, with adherence to moral and ethical principles
- Passion: strong and intense emotions or feelings, especially love, desire, or enthusiasm
Negatives
- Follies: foolish or senseless acts, ideas, or behaviors, indicating a lack of good judgment or wisdom
- Infirmity: a physical or mental weakness or ailment, or a condition of being frail or feeble
- Slovenly: untidy, careless, or unkempt in appearance or manner
- Slipshod: done or made hastily or carelessly, lacking care, precision, or attention to detail
- Temptation: the desire to do something, especially something wrong or unwise, often as a result of pressure or allure
- Vices: immoral or wicked behaviors or habits, morally objectionable practices or tendencies
Positives
- Ingenuity: cleverness or inventiveness in solving problems or overcoming difficulties
- Virtue: behavior showing high moral standards, a quality considered morally good or desirable
Miscellaneous
- Rescind: to revoke, cancel, or repeal a law, order, or agreement
- Tally: a count or total, especially one made by keeping score or recording amounts
Vocabulary
- Abate: means to become less intense or widespread, or to diminish or lessen
- Admonish: to warn or reprimand someone firmly, or to caution or advise against a course of action
- Blundered: to make a careless or foolish mistake, or to act clumsily or without thinking
Human Characteristics
- Fame: the state of being widely known, recognized, or celebrated, especially for achievements or abilities
- Integrity: the quality of being honest, moral, and upright, with adherence to moral and ethical principles
- Passion: strong and intense emotions or feelings, especially love, desire, or enthusiasm
Negatives
- Follies: foolish or senseless acts, ideas, or behaviors, indicating a lack of good judgment or wisdom
- Infirmity: a physical or mental weakness or ailment, or a condition of being frail or feeble
- Slovenly: untidy, careless, or unkempt in appearance or manner
- Slipshod: done or made hastily or carelessly, lacking care, precision, or attention to detail
- Temptation: the desire to do something, especially something wrong or unwise, often as a result of pressure or allure
- Vices: immoral or wicked behaviors or habits, morally objectionable practices or tendencies
Positives
- Ingenuity: cleverness or inventiveness in solving problems or overcoming difficulties
- Virtue: behavior showing high moral standards, a quality considered morally good or desirable
Miscellaneous
- Rescind: to revoke, cancel, or repeal a law, order, or agreement
- Tally: a count or total, especially one made by keeping score or recording amounts
Vocabulary
- Abate: means to become less intense or widespread, or to diminish or lessen
- Admonish: to warn or reprimand someone firmly, or to caution or advise against a course of action
- Blundered: to make a careless or foolish mistake, or to act clumsily or without thinking
Human Characteristics
- Fame: the state of being widely known, recognized, or celebrated, especially for achievements or abilities
- Integrity: the quality of being honest, moral, and upright, with adherence to moral and ethical principles
- Passion: strong and intense emotions or feelings, especially love, desire, or enthusiasm
Negatives
- Follies: foolish or senseless acts, ideas, or behaviors, indicating a lack of good judgment or wisdom
- Infirmity: a physical or mental weakness or ailment, or a condition of being frail or feeble
- Slovenly: untidy, careless, or unkempt in appearance or manner
- Slipshod: done or made hastily or carelessly, lacking care, precision, or attention to detail
- Temptation: the desire to do something, especially something wrong or unwise, often as a result of pressure or allure
- Vices: immoral or wicked behaviors or habits, morally objectionable practices or tendencies
Positives
- Ingenuity: cleverness or inventiveness in solving problems or overcoming difficulties
- Virtue: behavior showing high moral standards, a quality considered morally good or desirable
Miscellaneous
- Rescind: to revoke, cancel, or repeal a law, order, or agreement
- Tally: a count or total, especially one made by keeping score or recording amounts
Vocabulary
- Abate: means to become less intense or widespread, or to diminish or lessen
- Admonish: to warn or reprimand someone firmly, or to caution or advise against a course of action
- Blundered: to make a careless or foolish mistake, or to act clumsily or without thinking
Human Characteristics
- Fame: the state of being widely known, recognized, or celebrated, especially for achievements or abilities
- Integrity: the quality of being honest, moral, and upright, with adherence to moral and ethical principles
- Passion: strong and intense emotions or feelings, especially love, desire, or enthusiasm
Negatives
- Follies: foolish or senseless acts, ideas, or behaviors, indicating a lack of good judgment or wisdom
- Infirmity: a physical or mental weakness or ailment, or a condition of being frail or feeble
- Slovenly: untidy, careless, or unkempt in appearance or manner
- Slipshod: done or made hastily or carelessly, lacking care, precision, or attention to detail
- Temptation: the desire to do something, especially something wrong or unwise, often as a result of pressure or allure
- Vices: immoral or wicked behaviors or habits, morally objectionable practices or tendencies
Positives
- Ingenuity: cleverness or inventiveness in solving problems or overcoming difficulties
- Virtue: behavior showing high moral standards, a quality considered morally good or desirable
Miscellaneous
- Rescind: to revoke, cancel, or repeal a law, order, or agreement
- Tally: a count or total, especially one made by keeping score or recording amounts
Test your knowledge of vocabulary words and their meanings. Identify the correct definitions of Abate, Admonish, Blundered, Fame, Follies, and Ingenuity.
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