Spelling Quiz#8

Choose the correct word to complete the statement.

__________________is the practical authority granted to a legal body to administer justice, as defined by the kind of case, and the location of the issue.

• deceptive

• perceive

• jurisdiction

• subjective

Choose the correct word to complete the statement.

A ____________________is a fake name that a person or group uses for a special purpose. It might be a stage name or a pen name, like “Dr. Seuss,” the alias used by a hacker, or the alter ego of a superhero, like “Batman.”

• pseudonym

• abrasive

• inconclusive

• derive

Choose the correct word to make the definition true.

a fact, occurrence, or circumstance observed or observable: to study the ________________ of nature. something that is impressive or extraordinary. a remarkable or exceptional person; prodigy; wonder.

• transitive

• pejorative

• persuasive

• phenomenon

Choose the correct word to complete the sentence.

Vital energies _____________ him in unforeseen directions.

• abrasive

• impel

• perceive

• pejorative

Choose the correct word to complete the definition.

a person who searches for gold, oil, or other valuable substances on or under the surface of the earth: a _____________________ looking for gold.

• pseudonym

• oppressive

• pejorative

• prospector

Choose the correct word to complete the sentence.

We were ___________________ as we tried to fathom what was occurring.

• pensive

• persuasive

• oppressive

• deceptive

Read the definition and choose the correct word which it is defining.

things depend on your own ideas and opinions: there isn't any universal truth.

Hint: Facts are objective, but opinions are ___________

Read the definition and sentence carefully. Then decide what word is being defined.

causing damage, wear, or removal of surface material by grinding or rubbing

You'll need a strong __________________ for cleaning this sink.

Choose the correct word in order to make the definition complete.

characterized by having or containing a direct object.

being or relating to a relation with the property that if the relation holds between a first element and a second and between the second element and a third, it holds between the first and third elements

• imperative

• oppressive

• inventive

• transitive

What word means: producing a great deal of profit.