Vocabulary Test

Which word below contains the Latin root meaning empty?

• vacant

• canteen

• advantage

• empire

Which word contains the Latin root meaning step?

• apology

• organize

• rivalry

• degrade

In which word is the underlined part the Greek root meaning measure?

• volcanic

• altimeter

• bachelor

• economic

Broken pieces of pottery care called _____.

• potsherds

• fingertips

• storehouses

• octagons

What does the word solitude mean in this sentence?

Many people enjoy the solitude of long walks.

• good exercise

• clean air

• being alone

• views of nature

What does the word reflect mean?

• wait until you are ready to compete

• think seriously about something

• solve a mystery or a hard problem

• travel to a place you have never visited

An area that is often windy is said to be _____.

• windowless

• woodwind

• windswept

• downwind

What does the word impoverished mean in this sentence?

The impoverished people work hard to make things better.

• careful

• proud

• busy

• poor