Word Power

What does the word 'penury' mean?

• wealth and abundance

• extreme poverty or destitution

• financial stability

• moderate income

Which of the following is a synonym for 'procured'?

• discarded

• purchased

• acquired

• obtained

What are 'motives'?

• Reasons or intentions behind a person's actions or behavior.

• The physical actions or behavior of a person.

• The consequences or outcomes of a person's actions or behavior.

• Emotions or feelings behind a person's actions or behavior.

What is the process of 'metamorphosis'?

• The process of changing colors rapidly

• Process of transformation from an immature form to an adult form in two or more distinct stages.

• The process of growing extra limbs

• The process of shrinking in size

What does the word 'province' refer to?

• A type of fruit

• A type of weather condition

• Territorial division or administrative region within a country

• A type of animal

What is an 'emigrant'?

• A person who leaves their own country to live permanently in another country.

• A person who moves temporarily to another country

• A person who travels frequently between countries

• A person who moves within their own country

What does the term 'despotic' mean?

• A form of government where the ruler is chosen based on merit and qualifications.

• A form of government where power is shared among multiple rulers.

• A form of government where a single ruler has absolute power and authority.

• A form of government where the ruler is elected by the people.

What is an 'abbot'?

• A type of fruit.

• A type of bird.

• The head of a monastery or abbey.

• A type of fish.

What does 'subsistence' mean?

• The maximum amount of resources or luxuries required for survival.

• The act of subsiding or sinking to a lower level.

• The process of obtaining food through hunting and gathering.

• The minimum amount of resources or necessities required for survival.

Which of the following is an antonym for 'penury'?

• scarcity

• poverty

• wealth

• destitution