Vocabulary and Parts of Speech Quiz

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

• Noun

• Adjective

• Verb

• Adverb

Which word means "the feeling or belief that someone or something is despicable"?

• Scorn

• Elation

• Reproach

• Cynical

What does the word "prominent" mean?

• Important; famous

• Distrustful of human sincerity

• Demanding immediate attention

• Physically touching

Which word means "the expression of disapproval or disappointment"?

• Revelation

• Reproach

• Extemporize

• Dismal

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

• Noun

• Adjective

• Verb

• Adverb

What is the definition of "incredulously"?

• In a manner indicating disbelief

• To speak without preparation

• Depressing and dreary

• Physically touching

Which word means "to speak or perform without any preparation or thought"?

• Extemporize

• Cynical

• Privy

• Prominent

Which word is defined as "distrustful of human sincerity or integrity"?

• Peremptorily

• Cynical

• Elation

• Riotous

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

• Noun

• Adjective

• Verb

• Adverb

Which word is defined as "physically touching or next together"?

• Privy

• Contiguous

• Reproach

• Incredulously