Vocabulary Quiz on 'Precarious'

What is the definition of the word "precarious"?

• Securely held; unlikely to fall or collapse

• Not securely held; dangerously likely to fall or collapse

• Stable and safe

• Firmly established and reliable

What part of speech is the word "precarious"?

• Noun

• Verb

• Adjective

• Adverb

Which of the following is a synonym for "precarious"?

• Secure

• Stable

• Uncertain

• Reliable

What part of speech is the word "gaudy"?

• Noun

• Verb

• Adjective

• Adverb

What is the definition of the word "gaudy"?

• Elegantly simple

• Cheaply showy, in a tasteless way

• Quiet and reserved

• Expensive and luxurious

Which of the following is a synonym for "gaudy"?

• Subtle

• Plain

• Showy

• Modest

What does the word "insular" mean?

• Open to new ideas and cultures

• Ignorant or uninterested in cultures, ideas, or people outside one's own experience

• Friendly and outgoing

• Knowledgeable about different cultures

Which part of speech is the word "insular"?

• Noun

• Verb

• Adjective

• Adverb

Which of the following is a synonym for "insular"?

• Tolerant

• Broad-minded

• Narrow-minded

• Open-minded

What is the part of speech for the word "eradicate"?

• Noun

• Verb

• Adjective

• Adverb