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Critical Vocabulary R24 Part 1

Total questions: 14

Worksheet time: 7mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is the definition and part of speech of the word "prudence"?

a)

A) The act of predicting future events - Verb

b)

B) The quality of being cautious, careful, and sensible in making decisions or taking actions - Noun

c)

C) A person who studies the mind and behavior - Adjective

d)

D) The state of being physically or mentally tired - Adverb

2.

Question: What is the definition and part of speech of the word "prosaic"?

a)

A) Lacking poetic beauty; commonplace; unromantic - Adjective

b)

B) The act of communicating through gestures - Verb

c)

C) A person who creates works of art - Noun

d)

D) Having a strong and unpleasant smell - Adverb

3.

Question: What is the definition and part of speech of the word "predominantly"?

a)

A) Mainly or primarily; for the most part - Adverb

b)

B) The act of making something more colorful - Verb

c)

C) A person who studies animal behavior - Noun

d)

D) Having a pleasant taste or flavor - Adjective

4.

Question: What is the definition and part of speech of the word "perspective"?

a)

A) The act of causing harm or damage - Verb

b)

B) A person who studies the past - Adjective

c)

C) A particular attitude or way of viewing something; a point of view - Noun

d)

D) The state of being uncertain or hesitant - Adverb

5.

Question: What is the definition and part of speech of the word "peril"?

a)

A) Serious and immediate danger - Noun

b)

B) The act of expressing strong disapproval - Verb

c)

C) A person who performs in plays - Adjective

d)

D) The state of being alone or isolated - Adverb

6.

Question: What is the definition and part of speech of the word "quest"?

a)

A) A long or arduous search for something; a journey undertaken in order to achieve a goal - Noun

b)

B) The act of speaking or expressing thoughts in a rhythmic manner - Verb

c)

C) A person who investigates crimes and gathers evidence - Adjective

d)

D) The state of being free from tension or anxiety - Adverb

7.

Question: What is the definition and part of speech of the word "ravage"?

a)

A) The act of speaking loudly and forcefully - Verb

b)

B) To cause severe damage or destruction - Verb

c)

C) A person who excels in a particular skill or talent - Adjective

d)

D) The state of being unable to move or act - Noun

8.

Question: What is the definition and part of speech of the word "redistribute"?

a)

A) The act of organizing and arranging things systematically - Verb

b)

B) To distribute or allocate again in a different or more equitable way - Verb

c)

C) A person who studies the structure of languages - Noun

d)

D) The state of being in agreement or harmony - Adjective

9.

Question: What is the definition and part of speech of the word "reintegrate"?

a)

A) The act of searching for hidden or lost items - Verb

b)

B) To separate or divide into parts - Verb

c)

C) To integrate or incorporate again into a larger whole or group - Verb

d)

D) The state of being excessively talkative - Adjective

10.

Question: What is the definition and part of speech of the word "relevant"?

a)

A) The act of drawing conclusions based on evidence - Verb

b)

B) Closely connected or appropriate to the matter at hand; pertinent - Adjective

c)

C) A person who studies the origin and development of words - Noun

d)

D) The state of being mentally or emotionally stable - Adjective

11.

Question: What is the dictionary definition and part of speech of the word "resolute"?

a)

A) The act of doubting or questioning something - Verb

b)

B) A person who studies the human mind and behavior - Noun

c)

C) Admirably determined and unwavering; showing firmness and purpose - Adjective

d)

D) The state of being flexible or easily bent - Adjective

12.

Question: What is the dictionary definition and part of speech of the word "resignation"?

a)

A) The act of forcefully taking something away from someone - Verb

b)

B) The state of being quiet or having little sound - Adjective

c)

C) A person who studies the stars and celestial objects - Noun

d)

D) The act of voluntarily leaving a job, position, or responsibility; acceptance of an undesirable but inevitable situation - Noun

13.

Question: What is the dictionary definition and part of speech of the word "renowned"?

a)

A) The act of causing harm or damage - Verb

b)

B) Famous or widely celebrated for a specific quality, achievement, or skill - Adjective

c)

C) A person who studies the behavior and interaction of organisms - Noun

d)

D) The state of being deeply absorbed or engrossed in something - Adjective

14.

Question: What is the dictionary definition and possible part of speech of the word "relish"?

a)

A) Great enjoyment or appreciation; to take pleasure or delight in something - Noun

b)

B) The act of repairing or fixing something - Verb

c)

C) A person who writes and publishes books - Noun

d)

D) The state of being lively or full of energy - Adjective