Vocabulary Quiz on 'Precarious'
Authored by Stephanie Connell
English
10th Grade
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
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
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What part of speech is the word "precarious"?
Noun
Verb
Adjective
Adverb
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following is a synonym for "precarious"?
Secure
Stable
Uncertain
Reliable
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What part of speech is the word "gaudy"?
Noun
Verb
Adjective
Adverb
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the definition of the word "gaudy"?
Elegantly simple
Cheaply showy, in a tasteless way
Quiet and reserved
Expensive and luxurious
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following is a synonym for "gaudy"?
Subtle
Plain
Showy
Modest
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
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
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