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The Word Within the Word Quiz

Total questions: 25

Worksheet time: 38mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What does the word 'antedate' mean?

a)

To be younger than; follow in time

b)

To be unrelated to; have no connection in time

c)

To be equal to; occur at the same time

d)

To be older than; precede in time

2.

What is the meaning of the term 'antiaircraft'?

a)

Designed for or used in defense against enemy aircraft

b)

Designed for or used in offense against ground forces

c)

Designed for or used in offense against enemy aircraft

d)

Designed for or used in defense against ground forces

3.

What does the word 'bilateral' refer to?

a)

Pertaining to, involving, or affecting no sides

b)

Pertaining to, involving, or affecting three or more sides

c)

Pertaining to, involving, or affecting two or both sides

d)

Pertaining to, involving, or affecting only one side

4.

What is the meaning of the term 'circumspect'?

a)

Watchful and discreet; cautious; prudent

b)

Careless and reckless; not cautious

c)

Impulsive and spontaneous; not thinking ahead

d)

Indifferent and apathetic; not concerned

5.

What does the word 'combination' mean?

a)

A transformation or change of different parts or qualities.

b)

A joining or merging of different parts or qualities.

c)

A destruction or elimination of different parts or qualities.

d)

A separation or division of different parts or qualities.

6.

What is the meaning of the term 'confined'?

a)

Unlimited or unrestricted

b)

Limited or restricted

c)

Expansive or extensive

d)

Open or accessible

7.

What does the word 'descended' mean?

a)

Having gone from one place or position to another of equal height

b)

Having gone from one place or position to another of unknown height

c)

Having gone from a higher place or position to a lower one

d)

Having gone from a lower place or position to a higher one

8.

What is the meaning of the term 'distracted'?

a)

Calm and composed; not easily agitated

b)

Inattentive and preoccupied; easily diverted

c)

Energetic and enthusiastic; not easily tired

d)

Attentive and focused; not easily diverted

9.

What is the meaning of the term 'equilateral'?

a)

A figure having all its sides equal.

b)

A figure having all its sides unequal.

c)

A figure having all its sides uneven.

d)

A figure having all its sides even.

10.

What is the meaning of the term 'extraordinary'?

a)

Beyond what is usual, ordinary, regular, or established.

b)

Something that is usual.

c)

Something that is ordinary.

d)

Something that is regular

11.

What is the meaning of the term 'interstellar'?

a)

Astronomy, situated or occurring between the stars.

b)

Something that is related to land.

c)

Something that is related to air.

d)

Something that is related to water.

12.

What is the meaning of the term 'intravenous'?

a)

An injection within or into a vein.

b)

An injection within or into a brain.

c)

An injection within or into a wall.

d)

An injection within or into a tree.

13.

What is the meaning of the term 'introvert'?

a)

A person who unlimits social engagement.

b)

A person who prefers noisy environments.

c)

A person who prefers calm environments, limits social engagement, or embraces a greater than average preference for solitude.

d)

A person who embraces a less than average preference for solitude.

14.

What does the word 'malevolent' mean?

a)

Beyond what is usual, ordinary, regular, or established.

b)

An adverse fortune; bad luck.

c)

An evil; harmful; injurious look.

d)

Not established for the purpose of or anxiety over a future event; presentiment.

15.

What does the word 'misfortune' mean?

a)

Beyond what is usual, ordinary, regular, or established.

b)

An adverse fortune; bad luck.

c)

An evil; harmful; injurious look.

d)

Not established for the purpose of or anxiety over a future event; presentiment.

16.

What does the word 'nonprofit' mean?

a)

The office or magistracy of a triumvir.

b)

inattentive ; preoccupied.

c)

Not established for the purpose of making a profit; not entered into for money.

d)

To cause to indicate the same time, as one timepiece with another.

17.

What does the word 'postscript' mean?

a)

The office or magistracy of a triumvir.

b)

inattentive ; preoccupied.

c)

Not established for the purpose of making a profit; not entered into for money.

d)

Any addition or supplement, as one appended by a writer to a book to supply further information.

18.

What does the word 'premonition' mean?

a)

A feeling of anticipation of or anxiety over a future event; presentiment.

b)

Anything having or arranged in the form of a half of a circle.

c)

Not received in exchange for labor or services; not gained by lawful work or employment.

d)

Any addition or supplement, as one appended by a writer to a book to supply further information.

19.

What does the word 'semicircles' mean?

a)

A feeling of anticipation of or anxiety over a future event; presentiment.

b)

Anything having or arranged in the form of a half of a circle.

c)

Not received in exchange for labor or services; not gained by lawful work or employment.

d)

Any addition or supplement, as one appended by a writer to a book to supply further information.

20.

What does the word 'subordinate' mean?

a)

To be older date than; precede in time.

b)

Anything having or arranged in the form of a half of a circle.

c)

Subject to or under the authority of a superior.

d)

Any addition or supplement, as one appended by a writer to a book to supply further information.

21.

What does the word 'superfluous' mean?

a)

To be older date than; precede in time.

b)

Unnecessary or needless.

c)

Subject to or under the authority of a superior.

d)

Any addition or supplement, as one appended by a writer to a book to supply further information.

22.

What is the meaning of the term 'symbiotic'?

a)

Designed for or used in defense against enemy aircraft.

b)

Designed for or used in offense against ground forces.

c)

Living in symbiosis, or having an independent relationship.

d)

Designed for or used in defense against ground forces.

23.

What does the word 'synchronize' mean?

a)

Unnecessary or needless.

b)

To cause to indicate the same time, as one timepiece with another.

c)

Inattentive; preoccupied.

d)

Having gone from a lower place or position to a higher one.

24.

What does the word 'triumvirate' mean?

a)

Unnecessary or needless.

b)

To cause to indicate the same time, as one timepiece with another.

c)

Inattentive; preoccupied.

d)

The office or magistracy of a triumvir.

25.

What does the word 'unearned' mean?

a)

A feeling of anticipation of or anxiety over a future event; presentiment.

b)

Anything having or arranged in the form of a half of a circle.

c)

Not received in exchange for labor or services; not gained by lawful work or employment.

d)

Any addition or supplement, as one appended by a writer to a book to supply further information.