Unit 1 Root Word Vocabulary Quiz

The delicate, __________ ribbons in the girl's hair seemed to glow.

• providential

• circumspect

• photogenic

• translucent

When my first strategy didn't work, I had to _____________ a new one.

• circumspect

• photogenic

• improvise

• providential

Even the most ___________ people don't look attractive in overdeveloped pictures.

• photogenic

• improvise

• phototropic

• providential

The one ______________ occurrence in Ralph's life was his discovery of the ancient tomb in his back yard.

• circumspect

• providential

• translucent

• improvise

Scientists were amazed to discover that the plant was not _____________ at all and could grow in total darkness.

• phototropic

• specter

• phosphorescent

• invidious

Dawn can be quite ___________________ at times; she has started several nasty rumors.

• providential

• invidious

• lucid

• prospect

The ____________ wandered the halls of the aged mansion in search of a resident to frighten.

• specter

• phosphorescent

• prospect

• providential

The ____________ fish emitted a faint glow even at the bottom of the dark sea.

• providential

• phosphorescent

• specter

• phototropic

If you are more ______________ about your finances, you won't be out of money at the end of the month.

• lucid

• elucidate

• invidious

• circumspect

Nick can discuss and analyze history in a clear and ____________ manner.

• prospect

• circumspect

• elucidate

• lucid