Question

resilient
a spread or diffuse through
b (v.) to make easy, cause to progress faster
c (adj.) able to return to an original shape or form; able to recover quickly
d dull, uninteresting, tiresome; lacking in sharpness, flavor, liveliness, or force
e enduring a very short time

Explanation:

“Resilient” is an adjective. Let's analyze each option:

• Option A: “spread or diffuse through” is more related to words like “permeate” etc., not “resilient”.
• Option B: “(v.) to make easy, cause to progress faster” is about facilitating (verb form), while “resilient” is an adjective.
• Option C: “(adj.) able to return to an original shape or form; able to recover quickly” matches the meaning of “resilient”. For example, a resilient material can bounce back after being deformed.
• Option D: “dull, uninteresting, tiresome; lacking in sharpness, flavor, liveliness, or force” is more like “bland” or “insipid” in meaning.
• Option E: “enduring a very short time” is the opposite of what “resilient” implies.

Answer:

C. (adj.) able to return to an original shape or form; able to recover quickly