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8ENG Vocabulary 7 & 8

Total questions: 61

Worksheet time: 31mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What does Praemonitus, praemunitis mean?

a)

Forewarned is forearmed

b)

Deciduous decisions

c)

Pray always pray

d)

Virtuous is virtuosity

2.

Which is the Latin root word for before?

a)

cedere

b)

bellum

c)

ante

d)

pre

3.

Of a period before a war, especially the American Civil war.

a)

avant-garde

b)

antebellum

c)

antecedent

d)

anterior

4.

Which Latin root word means: To go?

a)

pre

b)

ante

c)

cedere

d)

bellum

5.

The __________ period refers to the time before the Civil War in the United States.

a)

antecedent

b)

antebellum

c)

anterior

d)

avant-garde

6.

A thing or event the precedes.

a)

antecedent

b)

anterior

c)

avant-garde

d)

antebellum

7.

(grammar) The noun to which a pronoun refers.

a)

anterior

b)

antebellum

c)

antecedent

d)

avant-garde

8.

The founding of the city _________ the establishment of its famous landmarks.

a)

anteceded

b)

antecedent

c)

anteceding

d)

antecedently

9.

Coming before in position or time.

a)

antecedent

b)

antebellum

c)

avant-garde

d)

anterior

10.

They looked at the information gathered __________ to understand trends from earlier times.

a)

anterior

b)

anteriorly

c)

anteriored

d)

anteriors

11.

Ahead of the times, especially in the arts.

a)

anterior

b)

antecedent

c)

antebellum

d)

avant-garde

12.

A group that is ahead of the times.

a)

ante

b)

avant-garde

c)

antecedent

d)

antebellum

13.

The ___________ art show displayed new and experimental pieces that broke away from the usual artistic styles.

a)

avant-garde

b)

avant-gardes

c)

avant-garding

d)

avant-garded

14.

The foremost position, especially of an army or fleet.

a)

anterior

b)

avant-garde

c)

vanguard

d)

antecedent

15.

Leaders of a movement, fashion, etc.

a)

vanguard

b)

antecedent

c)

avant-garde

d)

antebellum

16.

Those ___________ the environmental movement work hard to promote sustainable practices and conservation.

a)

vanguards

b)

vanguarded

c)

vanguardment

d)

vanguarding

17.

Which Latin root word means: To take?

a)

emere

b)

destinare

c)

capere

d)

monere

18.

A command; a rule of conduct.

a)

predestination

b)

precept

c)

preempt - pre-empt

d)

premonition

19.

The __________ instructions were clear and straightforward, making it easy for the students to follow the teacher's instructions.

a)

precept

b)

precepting

c)

precepts

d)

preceptive

20.

Which Latin root word means: To determine?

a)

capere

b)

destinare

c)

emere

d)

monere

21.

The belief that what happens in human life has already been determined by some higher power.

a)

precept

b)

predestination

c)

preempt - pre-empt

d)

premonition

22.

Their meeting at the café felt ___________, as if it was meant to happen.

a)

predestined

b)

predestination

c)

predestinate

d)

predestine

23.

Which Latin root word means: To buy?

a)

emere

b)

capere

c)

destinare

d)

monere

24.

To take possession of something before anyone else can do so.

a)

premonition

b)

preempt, pre-empt

c)

preposterous

d)

pretentious

25.

The country decided to launch a __________ strike to prevent any potential threats to its national security.

a)

preemption

b)

preempt, pre-empt

c)

preemptive

d)

preempts

26.

Which Latin root word means: To warn?

a)

emere

b)

tendere

c)

monere

d)

post

27.

A warning in advance

a)

precept

b)

predestination

c)

preempt, pre-empt

d)

premonition

28.

The dark clouds gathering on the horizon served as a ___________ sign of the impending storm.

a)

premonitions

b)

premonitioned

c)

premonitory

d)

premonition

29.

Which Latin root word means: after?

a)

emere

b)

post

c)

pre

d)

ante

30.

Absurd; contrary to nature or reason.

a)

precept

b)

preposterous

c)

pretentious

d)

predestination

31.

He ______________ claimed to have discovered a magical shortcut to success, leaving everyone doubtful about her unrealistic promises.

a)

preposterously

b)

preposterous

c)

preposterousness

d)

prepostering

32.

Which Latin root word means: To extend?

a)

emere

b)

post

c)

tendere

d)

monere

33.

Showy; pompous; claiming unjustified distinction.

a)

premonition

b)

pretentious

c)

preposterous

d)

precept

34.

Her __________ to wealth and sophistication was quickly exposed when her humble background became known to everyone at the party.

a)

pretentious

b)

pretentiousness

c)

pretentiously

d)

pretension

35.

What does primus inter pares mean?

a)

The last to follow

b)

Barking at the moon

c)

Second place is the first loser.

d)

The first among equals

36.

What is the Latin root word for first?

a)

post

b)

aevum

c)

primus

d)

humus

37.

First in time or importance

a)

primate

b)

premier

c)

prime

d)

primeval

38.

A prime minister or head of state.

a)

premier

b)

primate

c)

prime

d)

primeval

39.

Manchester City secured the ___________ title with a dominant performance throughout the football season.

a)

premiered

b)

premiering

c)

premiership

d)

premiers

40.

An archbishop or bishop who ranks highest among others.

a)

prime

b)

primeval

c)

primate

d)

premier

41.

A member of the order of animals that includes monkeys, apes, and humans.

a)

primeval

b)

premier

c)

prime

d)

primate

42.

The zoo's _______ exhibit featured a diverse array of species, from playful lemurs to intelligent chimpanzees.

a)

primate

b)

primates

c)

primative

d)

primarily

43.

First in rank, excellence, quality, importance, or time.

a)

primeval

b)

prime

c)

primate

d)

premier

44.

Chief; most important

a)

prime

b)

primeval

c)

premier

d)

primate

45.

To prepare something or someone for use or action.

a)

premier

b)

primate

c)

prime

d)

primeval

46.

After hours of preparation, the team was ______ and ready for the crucial championship match.

a)

primely

b)

primed

c)

primes

d)

prim

47.

What is the Latin root word for age?

a)

primus

b)

post

c)

aevum

d)

ordiri

48.

Belonging to the first ages; ancient

a)

primeval

b)

prime

c)

primordial

d)

primate

49.

In the heart of the dense jungle, the ancient ruins stood __________, shrouded in the mysteries of a bygone era.

a)

primevaled

b)

primevals

c)

primeval

d)

primevally

50.

Which is the Latin root word for to begin?

a)

aevum

b)

ordiri

c)

post

d)

primus

51.

Primeval; original; fundamental

a)

prime

b)

primeval

c)

primordial

d)

premier

52.

The scientist studied the __________ elements of the universe, seeking to unravel the mysteries of its earliest moments.

a)

primorialing

b)

primordially

c)

primordials

d)

primordial

53.

Which is the Latin root word for after?

a)

post

b)

ordiri

c)

aevum

d)

primus

54.

Situated behind or at the back.

a)

prime

b)

primordial

c)

posterier

d)

primeval

55.

The surgeon carefully sewed the incision, ensuring that each stitch was placed ___________ to promote proper healing.

a)

posteriored

b)

posteriorly

c)

posterior

d)

posteriors

56.

Future generations

a)

posterity

b)

posterior

c)

primordial

d)

primeval

57.

A person's descendants.

a)

posterior

b)

primordial

c)

primeval

d)

posterity

58.

The artist created a timeless masterpiece, hoping that it would be cherished by _________ for generations to come.

a)

poster child

b)

posterity

c)

posterily

d)

posterities

59.

Which is the Latin root word for earth?

a)

primus

b)

aevum

c)

ordiri

d)

humus

60.

Occurring or continuing after death, especially a work published after the author's death or a child born after the father's death.

a)

posthumous

b)

posterity

c)

posterior

d)

primeval

61.

The author's final manuscript was published _____________, allowing readers to appreciate the brilliance of their work after their untimely demise.

a)

posthumoused

b)

posthumous

c)

posthumously

d)

humorous