2-2Mastering Words: A Spelling and Vocabulary Challenge

Which is the correct spelling for a word that means a humorous misuse of a word?

• Malapropism

• Malaproprism

• Malapropysm

• Malapropsim

Select the correct spelling for the practice of communicating with the dead.

• Necromansy

• Necromancy

• Necromanse

• Necromansie

Which is the correct spelling for a word describing someone who is sociable and enjoys the company of others?

• Gregarious

• Gregarous

• Gregareous

• Gregarious

Identify the correct spelling for a word that means distinguished or prominent.

• Eminant

• Eminent

• Emminent

• Eminint

Choose the correct spelling for a word that means about to happen.

• Imminent

• Immanant

• Imminant

• Immenent

Find the correct spelling for a word that means to scold or criticize angrily.

• Berate

• Berrate

• Berait

• Beratte

Which is the correct spelling for a word that describes a harsh, discordant mixture of sounds?

• Cacophony

• Cacophoney

• Kakophony

• Cacofony

Select the correct spelling for a word that means holding firmly to a belief or pursuit.

• Tenatious

• Tenacious

• Tennacious

• Tenatcious

Choose the correct spelling for a word that means bitterness or resentfulness.

• Rankor

• Rancor

• Rancour

• Rancorr

Identify the correct spelling for a word that means resembling a palace.

• Palatial

• Pallatial

• Palatcial

• Palatiall