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Unit 1 Root Word Vocabulary Quiz

Total questions: 12

Worksheet time: 36mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

The delicate, __________ ribbons in the girl's hair seemed to glow.

a)

providential

b)

circumspect

c)

photogenic

d)

translucent

2.

When my first strategy didn't work, I had to _____________ a new one.

a)

circumspect

b)

photogenic

c)

improvise

d)

providential

3.

Even the most ___________ people don't look attractive in overdeveloped pictures.

a)

photogenic

b)

improvise

c)

phototropic

d)

providential

4.

The one ______________ occurrence in Ralph's life was his discovery of the ancient tomb in his back yard.

a)

circumspect

b)

providential

c)

translucent

d)

improvise

5.

Scientists were amazed to discover that the plant was not _____________ at all and could grow in total darkness.

a)

phototropic

b)

specter

c)

phosphorescent

d)

invidious

6.

Dawn can be quite ___________________ at times; she has started several nasty rumors.

a)

providential

b)

invidious

c)

lucid

d)

prospect

7.

The ____________ wandered the halls of the aged mansion in search of a resident to frighten.

a)

specter

b)

phosphorescent

c)

prospect

d)

providential

8.

The ____________ fish emitted a faint glow even at the bottom of the dark sea.

a)

providential

b)

phosphorescent

c)

specter

d)

phototropic

9.

If you are more ______________ about your finances, you won't be out of money at the end of the month.

a)

lucid

b)

elucidate

c)

invidious

d)

circumspect

10.

Nick can discuss and analyze history in a clear and ____________ manner.

a)

prospect

b)

circumspect

c)

elucidate

d)

lucid

11.

While trying to ____________ the book's theme, I made some interesting discoveries.

a)

lucid

b)

circumspect

c)

elucidate

d)

invidious

12.

The ___________________ of spending the winter on a tropical island was thrilling to Rebecca.

a)

prospect

b)

lucid

c)

circumspect

d)

invidious