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 (a)  

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 (a)   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.

(a)