Grade 9 Vocabulary Quiz

What does the term "specter" refer to?

• A bright light

• A ghost or phantom

• A type of plant

• A musical instrument

What does "invidious" mean?

• hateful or spiteful

• Capable of improvising music

• Attractive in pictures

• Emitting light after exposure to radiation

What does it mean to "improvise"?

• To plan in detail

• To create or perform spontaneously or without preparation

• To explain or make something clear

• To grow towards light

What does "phototropic" mean?

• Emitting light without heat

• Growing towards a source of light

• Looking good in photographs

• Allowing light to pass through diffusely

What does "elucidate" mean?

• To make something difficult to understand

• To make something clear; explain

• To predict the future

• To take a photograph

What does "prospect" refer to?

• The likelihood of some future event occurring

• A ghostly appearance

• A type of light-sensitive plant

• A musical performance without rehearsal

What does "photogenic" mean?

• Emitting light in the dark

• Looking attractive in photographs

• Capable of growing towards light

• Allowing light to pass through

What does "translucent" mean?

• Emitting a soft glow

• Completely transparent

• Allowing light to pass through, but not detailed images

• Reflecting light brightly

What does "providential" mean?

• Occurring at a favorable time; opportune; lucky

• Requiring immediate action or aid

• camera-ready

• careful

What does "circumspect" mean?

• Wary and unwilling to take risks; careful

• Capable of producing a clear, detailed image

• Emitting light continuously after being exposed to radiation

• Having a clear, logical, and coherent form