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 the word "serious."

• Not important or trivial

• Having an amusing nature

• Solemn or thoughtful in character or manner

• Extremely joyful and playful

What is the correct spelling of the word that means "to desire (what belongs to another) inordinately or culpably"?

• Covit

• Covett

• Covet

• Covert

Which of the following is the correct definition of "illustration"?

• A failure to understand correctly

• A visual representation (such as a drawing, painting, photograph, or engraving) made to explain or decorate a text

• The act of illuminating or the state of being illuminated

• A small, shallow, and usually circular container used to hold liquids

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 room or building for the display or sale of works of art

• A place where meals are served to the public

• A small restaurant where drinks and snacks are sold

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

Choose the correct spelling for the art of beautiful handwriting.

• Caligraphy

• Calligraphy

• Caligrafy

• Calligrafy

What is the correct definition for the word "fortress"?

• A place of residence for royalty

• A large, fortified place; a fort or group of forts, often including a town; citadel

• A building or room where clerical or professional duties are performed

• A place where goods or supplies are stored

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 of "illustration."

• The action of making something clear or visible

• A misleading image or statement

• A picture or diagram that helps make something clear or attractive

• A detailed examination or analysis