"P" Vocabulary

"P" Vocabulary

"P" words:

• (adj.) seeming reasonable or probable; likely

• (adj.) placing too much emphasis on trivial or minor details.

• (n.) large excessive amount of something ; surplus

Multiple Choice

The pumpkin patch had a ________ of pumpkins to buy.

• plausible

• plethora

• persnickety

Multiple Select

The children had a ______ explanation about why they were covered in mud.

• plethora

• plausible

• persnickety

Multiple Choice

The _____ child sat at the table for hours because he refused to eat his vegetables.

• plethora

• persnickety

• plausible

More "P" words....

• (n) magazine or newspaper published at regular intervals (times)

• (adj.) relevant or applicable to a particular manner

• (v) come before something in time

Multiple Choice

A study guide will usually ____ a test.

• pertinent

• periodical

• precede

Multiple Select

Time Magazine is an example of a _______.

• periodical

• pertinent

• precede

Multiple Choice

I was asked a lot of _______ questions about my project at the fair.

• precede

• pertinent

• periodical

"P" words again....

• (adj). in its original condition

• (adj) competent or skilled in doing or using something

• (n) misleading information used to promote or publicize a particular political cause or opinion

• (n) serious and immedient danger

Multiple Choice

The antique cars were in _____ condition.

• pristine

• proficient

• propaganda

• peril

Multiple Select

The boat was in ____ of the dangerous storm.

• pristine

• proficient

• propaganda

• peril

Multiple Choice

The U.S. used the poster with Uncle Sam, "I want you" as _________ to compel citizens to enlist in WWI.

• pristine

• proficient

• propaganda

• peril

Multiple Select

Our Spanish teacher is _______ in speaking many languages.

• pristine

• proficient

• propaganda

• peril