Vocab: Choose the correct definition

In this quiz, I’m going to give you a word and two definitions. Your job is to decide which definition is correct. 

When you are finished try and make your own sentences in using the 10 words. Write your sentences in the comments area.

Lesson by Caroline

• Word 1 is: Adversity
  
  A mix of races and nationalities e.g. ‘There is a lot of adversity in London’.
  A difficult and continued situation e.g. ‘He showed courage in the face of adversity’.
  
  
• Word 2 is: Fickle
  
  To touch the body lightly to cause someone to laugh e.g. ‘When I fickle my baby she giggles and giggles’!
  Easily changed, not constant or loyal e.g. ‘One minute we’re friends the next she’s not talking to me. She’s so fickle’.
  
  
• Word 3 is: Naive
  
  A person who shows a lack of experience or judgement e.g. ‘You won’t be able to get famous like that, don’t be so naive’.
  A piece on a chessboard e.g. ‘move the naive four squares forward’.
  
  
• Word 4 is: Taboo
  
  Considered by society to be improper or unacceptable e.g. ‘the programme was full of taboo language’.
  An affectionate name for your partner e.g. ‘See you later taboo, I love you’!
  
  
• Word 5 is: Plagiarism
  
  To use someone else’s thought or material as your own e.g. ‘Plagiarism is unacceptable and any student thought of committing it will automatically fail’.
  To get a twitch in your leg e.g. ‘I’ve got a really bad plagiarism’.
  
  
• Word 6 is: Karma
  
  A spiritual theory that what you give out you will receive e.g. ‘What have I done to deserve this bad karma’?
  To feel relaxed e.g. ‘I feel so much karma in the bath’.
  
  
• Word 7 is: Eccentric
  
  To feel excited and anxious for something to happen e.g. ‘I can’t wait to go on holiday, I’m so eccentric’!
  To be of unusual or peculiar character e.g. ‘My uncle is quite eccentric, he always wears novelty ties’.
  
  
• Word 8 is: Vulnerable
  
  Open to being hurt e.g. ‘the elderly are vulnerable to nasty infections in the winter’.
  More than enjoyable e.g. ‘the funfair was amazing, it was vulnerable’!