Vocabulary Quiz: 12/21/2023

What is the root word in 'humbug'?

• bug

• humming

• hug

• hum

What affix is added to the word 'frank' in 'frankincense'?

• ex

• dis

• un

• in

What is the meaning of the word 'surreptitiously'?

• Secretly

• Publicly

• Transparently

• Openly

Provide a synonym for the word 'allusive'.

• obvious

• clear

• suggestive

• explicit

What is the definition of the word 'inquisition'?

• A type of dance

• An official investigation or questioning, especially by a powerful authority.

• A type of fruit

• A form of transportation

Use the word 'obscurity' in a sentence to demonstrate its meaning.

• The obscurity of the book made it impossible to understand the plot.

• The artist's early work languished in obscurity until it was discovered years later.

• The obscurity of the night made it hard to find our way home.

• The obscurity of the situation made it difficult to see what was happening.

Explain the meaning of the word 'frankincense' and its historical significance.

• A type of flower used in ancient medicine

• A type of fabric popular in the Middle Ages

• A type of fruit with no historical significance

• A fragrant gum resin with historical significance in religious and spiritual ceremonies.

A synonym for the word "exacerbate" is-

• reduce

• aggravate

• calm

• alleviate

In 5-10 sentences, finish the following sentence starter: "It was a holiday like no other..."

Use the following words in your response:

-humbug

-frankincense

-exacerbate

-allusive

-surreptitiously