Mastering Words: Vocabulary, Spelling, and Definitions

What is the correct spelling for the word that means "systematic investigation into and study of materials and sources in order to establish facts and reach new conclusions"?

• Reserch

• Research

• Reseach

• Reasearch

Choose the correct definition for "serious":

• Not important or trivial

• Causing laughter or amusement

• Solemn or thoughtful in character or manner

• Easily broken or damaged

Which of the following is the correct spelling of the word that means "to desire (something belonging to another) wrongfully"?

• Covit

• Covett

• Covet

• Covert

What does "illustration" mean?

• A new invention

• A visual representation made to explain or decorate a text

• A musical composition

• A verbal disagreement

Identify the correct spelling for the word that refers to "a wide, round open container, typically used to hold water":

• Bassin

• Baisin

• Basin

• Basen

What is the correct definition of "cafeteria"?

• A place where cars are parked

• A room or building for scientific experiments

• A restaurant in which customers serve themselves from a counter and pay before eating

• A small cafe specializing in coffee and light snacks

Choose the correct spelling for the art of beautiful handwriting:

• Caligraphy

• Calligraphy

• Caligrafy

• Calligrafy

What is the meaning of "fortress"?

• A large, luxurious car

• A small, fast boat

• A high, steep face of rock

• A military stronghold, especially a strongly fortified town fit for a large garrison

Which of the following is the correct spelling for the word that means "characterized by or showing earnestness or seriousness"?

• Serius

• Seriouse

• Serious

• Sereous

Identify the correct definition for "covet":

• To feel great affection for someone

• To wish for earnestly

• To desire (something belonging to another) with envy

• To protect or shield from harm