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WorksheetsThe Word Within the Word Quiz
Total questions: 25
Worksheet time: 38mins
What does the word 'antedate' mean?
To be younger than; follow in time
To be unrelated to; have no connection in time
To be equal to; occur at the same time
To be older than; precede in time
What is the meaning of the term 'antiaircraft'?
Designed for or used in defense against enemy aircraft
Designed for or used in offense against ground forces
Designed for or used in offense against enemy aircraft
Designed for or used in defense against ground forces
What does the word 'bilateral' refer to?
Pertaining to, involving, or affecting no sides
Pertaining to, involving, or affecting three or more sides
Pertaining to, involving, or affecting two or both sides
Pertaining to, involving, or affecting only one side
What is the meaning of the term 'circumspect'?
Watchful and discreet; cautious; prudent
Careless and reckless; not cautious
Impulsive and spontaneous; not thinking ahead
Indifferent and apathetic; not concerned
What does the word 'combination' mean?
A transformation or change of different parts or qualities.
A joining or merging of different parts or qualities.
A destruction or elimination of different parts or qualities.
A separation or division of different parts or qualities.
What is the meaning of the term 'confined'?
Unlimited or unrestricted
Limited or restricted
Expansive or extensive
Open or accessible
What does the word 'descended' mean?
Having gone from one place or position to another of equal height
Having gone from one place or position to another of unknown height
Having gone from a higher place or position to a lower one
Having gone from a lower place or position to a higher one
What is the meaning of the term 'distracted'?
Calm and composed; not easily agitated
Inattentive and preoccupied; easily diverted
Energetic and enthusiastic; not easily tired
Attentive and focused; not easily diverted
What is the meaning of the term 'equilateral'?
A figure having all its sides equal.
A figure having all its sides unequal.
A figure having all its sides uneven.
A figure having all its sides even.
What is the meaning of the term 'extraordinary'?
Beyond what is usual, ordinary, regular, or established.
Something that is usual.
Something that is ordinary.
Something that is regular
What is the meaning of the term 'interstellar'?
Astronomy, situated or occurring between the stars.
Something that is related to land.
Something that is related to air.
Something that is related to water.
What is the meaning of the term 'intravenous'?
An injection within or into a vein.
An injection within or into a brain.
An injection within or into a wall.
An injection within or into a tree.
What is the meaning of the term 'introvert'?
A person who unlimits social engagement.
A person who prefers noisy environments.
A person who prefers calm environments, limits social engagement, or embraces a greater than average preference for solitude.
A person who embraces a less than average preference for solitude.
What does the word 'malevolent' mean?
Beyond what is usual, ordinary, regular, or established.
An adverse fortune; bad luck.
An evil; harmful; injurious look.
Not established for the purpose of or anxiety over a future event; presentiment.
What does the word 'misfortune' mean?
Beyond what is usual, ordinary, regular, or established.
An adverse fortune; bad luck.
An evil; harmful; injurious look.
Not established for the purpose of or anxiety over a future event; presentiment.
What does the word 'nonprofit' mean?
The office or magistracy of a triumvir.
inattentive ; preoccupied.
Not established for the purpose of making a profit; not entered into for money.
To cause to indicate the same time, as one timepiece with another.
What does the word 'postscript' mean?
The office or magistracy of a triumvir.
inattentive ; preoccupied.
Not established for the purpose of making a profit; not entered into for money.
Any addition or supplement, as one appended by a writer to a book to supply further information.
What does the word 'premonition' mean?
A feeling of anticipation of or anxiety over a future event; presentiment.
Anything having or arranged in the form of a half of a circle.
Not received in exchange for labor or services; not gained by lawful work or employment.
Any addition or supplement, as one appended by a writer to a book to supply further information.
What does the word 'semicircles' mean?
A feeling of anticipation of or anxiety over a future event; presentiment.
Anything having or arranged in the form of a half of a circle.
Not received in exchange for labor or services; not gained by lawful work or employment.
Any addition or supplement, as one appended by a writer to a book to supply further information.
What does the word 'subordinate' mean?
To be older date than; precede in time.
Anything having or arranged in the form of a half of a circle.
Subject to or under the authority of a superior.
Any addition or supplement, as one appended by a writer to a book to supply further information.
What does the word 'superfluous' mean?
To be older date than; precede in time.
Unnecessary or needless.
Subject to or under the authority of a superior.
Any addition or supplement, as one appended by a writer to a book to supply further information.
What is the meaning of the term 'symbiotic'?
Designed for or used in defense against enemy aircraft.
Designed for or used in offense against ground forces.
Living in symbiosis, or having an independent relationship.
Designed for or used in defense against ground forces.
What does the word 'synchronize' mean?
Unnecessary or needless.
To cause to indicate the same time, as one timepiece with another.
Inattentive; preoccupied.
Having gone from a lower place or position to a higher one.
What does the word 'triumvirate' mean?
Unnecessary or needless.
To cause to indicate the same time, as one timepiece with another.
Inattentive; preoccupied.
The office or magistracy of a triumvir.
What does the word 'unearned' mean?
A feeling of anticipation of or anxiety over a future event; presentiment.
Anything having or arranged in the form of a half of a circle.
Not received in exchange for labor or services; not gained by lawful work or employment.
Any addition or supplement, as one appended by a writer to a book to supply further information.
