Question

a rose for emily
assigned by: michael whitehead
due: jan 23, 2026 11:59 pm

intro\tvocabulary\tread\tquiz

instructions
complete the chart by dragging and dropping the correct meaning into the third column to match the term in each row and then write a sample sentence in the fourth column.

definition options (5 of 5)
to go beyond usual or accepted limits\ta significant event or consequence, often relevant to the present situation\tunable to be affected
energetic and strong\treducing in size or importance

term\tform\tdefinition\tsample sentence
development\tnoun\t\t
diminishing\tadjective\t\t
transcend\tverb\t\t
impervious\tadjective\t\t
vigorous\tadjective\t\t

Explanation:

To solve this vocabulary matching task, we analyze each term and its corresponding definition:

1. development (noun): Matches "a significant event or consequence, often relevant to the present situation" (refers to a notable occurrence or outcome).
2. diminishing (adjective): Matches "reducing in size or importance" (describes something decreasing).
3. transcend (verb): Matches "to go beyond usual or accepted limits" (means to exceed boundaries).
4. impervious (adjective): Matches "unable to be affected" (implies resistance to influence).
5. vigorous (adjective): Matches "energetic and strong" (describes energy or strength).

For sample sentences (examples):

• development: "The new policy had a major development on the community’s future."
• diminishing: "The rainforest is facing a diminishing number of species due to deforestation."
• transcend: "Her art aims to transcend cultural boundaries and unite people."
• impervious: "He was impervious to criticism and continued with his plans."
• vigorous: "She leads a vigorous exercise routine every morning."

Answer:

Term	Form	Definition	Sample Sentence
diminishing	adjective	reducing in size or importance	The rainforest is facing a diminishing number of species due to deforestation.
transcend	verb	to go beyond usual or accepted limits	Her art aims to transcend cultural boundaries and unite people.
impervious	adjective	unable to be affected	He was impervious to criticism and continued with his plans.
vigorous	adjective	energetic and strong	She leads a vigorous exercise routine every morning.