Worksheets8ENG Vocabulary 7 & 8
Total questions: 61
Worksheet time: 31mins
What does Praemonitus, praemunitis mean?
Forewarned is forearmed
Deciduous decisions
Pray always pray
Virtuous is virtuosity
Which is the Latin root word for before?
cedere
bellum
ante
pre
Of a period before a war, especially the American Civil war.
avant-garde
antebellum
antecedent
anterior
Which Latin root word means: To go?
pre
ante
cedere
bellum
The __________ period refers to the time before the Civil War in the United States.
antecedent
antebellum
anterior
avant-garde
A thing or event the precedes.
antecedent
anterior
avant-garde
antebellum
(grammar) The noun to which a pronoun refers.
anterior
antebellum
antecedent
avant-garde
The founding of the city _________ the establishment of its famous landmarks.
anteceded
antecedent
anteceding
antecedently
Coming before in position or time.
antecedent
antebellum
avant-garde
anterior
They looked at the information gathered __________ to understand trends from earlier times.
anterior
anteriorly
anteriored
anteriors
Ahead of the times, especially in the arts.
anterior
antecedent
antebellum
avant-garde
A group that is ahead of the times.
ante
avant-garde
antecedent
antebellum
The ___________ art show displayed new and experimental pieces that broke away from the usual artistic styles.
avant-garde
avant-gardes
avant-garding
avant-garded
The foremost position, especially of an army or fleet.
anterior
avant-garde
vanguard
antecedent
Leaders of a movement, fashion, etc.
vanguard
antecedent
avant-garde
antebellum
Those ___________ the environmental movement work hard to promote sustainable practices and conservation.
vanguards
vanguarded
vanguardment
vanguarding
Which Latin root word means: To take?
emere
destinare
capere
monere
A command; a rule of conduct.
predestination
precept
preempt - pre-empt
premonition
The __________ instructions were clear and straightforward, making it easy for the students to follow the teacher's instructions.
precept
precepting
precepts
preceptive
Which Latin root word means: To determine?
capere
destinare
emere
monere
The belief that what happens in human life has already been determined by some higher power.
precept
predestination
preempt - pre-empt
premonition
Their meeting at the café felt ___________, as if it was meant to happen.
predestined
predestination
predestinate
predestine
Which Latin root word means: To buy?
emere
capere
destinare
monere
To take possession of something before anyone else can do so.
premonition
preempt, pre-empt
preposterous
pretentious
The country decided to launch a __________ strike to prevent any potential threats to its national security.
preemption
preempt, pre-empt
preemptive
preempts
Which Latin root word means: To warn?
emere
tendere
monere
post
A warning in advance
precept
predestination
preempt, pre-empt
premonition
The dark clouds gathering on the horizon served as a ___________ sign of the impending storm.
premonitions
premonitioned
premonitory
premonition
Which Latin root word means: after?
emere
post
pre
ante
Absurd; contrary to nature or reason.
precept
preposterous
pretentious
predestination
He ______________ claimed to have discovered a magical shortcut to success, leaving everyone doubtful about her unrealistic promises.
preposterously
preposterous
preposterousness
prepostering
Which Latin root word means: To extend?
emere
post
tendere
monere
Showy; pompous; claiming unjustified distinction.
premonition
pretentious
preposterous
precept
Her __________ to wealth and sophistication was quickly exposed when her humble background became known to everyone at the party.
pretentious
pretentiousness
pretentiously
pretension
What does primus inter pares mean?
The last to follow
Barking at the moon
Second place is the first loser.
The first among equals
What is the Latin root word for first?
post
aevum
primus
humus
First in time or importance
primate
premier
prime
primeval
A prime minister or head of state.
premier
primate
prime
primeval
Manchester City secured the ___________ title with a dominant performance throughout the football season.
premiered
premiering
premiership
premiers
An archbishop or bishop who ranks highest among others.
prime
primeval
primate
premier
A member of the order of animals that includes monkeys, apes, and humans.
primeval
premier
prime
primate
The zoo's _______ exhibit featured a diverse array of species, from playful lemurs to intelligent chimpanzees.
primate
primates
primative
primarily
First in rank, excellence, quality, importance, or time.
primeval
prime
primate
premier
Chief; most important
prime
primeval
premier
primate
To prepare something or someone for use or action.
premier
primate
prime
primeval
After hours of preparation, the team was ______ and ready for the crucial championship match.
primely
primed
primes
prim
What is the Latin root word for age?
primus
post
aevum
ordiri
Belonging to the first ages; ancient
primeval
prime
primordial
primate
In the heart of the dense jungle, the ancient ruins stood __________, shrouded in the mysteries of a bygone era.
primevaled
primevals
primeval
primevally
Which is the Latin root word for to begin?
aevum
ordiri
post
primus
Primeval; original; fundamental
prime
primeval
primordial
premier
The scientist studied the __________ elements of the universe, seeking to unravel the mysteries of its earliest moments.
primorialing
primordially
primordials
primordial
Which is the Latin root word for after?
post
ordiri
aevum
primus
Situated behind or at the back.
prime
primordial
posterier
primeval
The surgeon carefully sewed the incision, ensuring that each stitch was placed ___________ to promote proper healing.
posteriored
posteriorly
posterior
posteriors
Future generations
posterity
posterior
primordial
primeval
A person's descendants.
posterior
primordial
primeval
posterity
The artist created a timeless masterpiece, hoping that it would be cherished by _________ for generations to come.
poster child
posterity
posterily
posterities
Which is the Latin root word for earth?
primus
aevum
ordiri
humus
Occurring or continuing after death, especially a work published after the author's death or a child born after the father's death.
posthumous
posterity
posterior
primeval
The author's final manuscript was published _____________, allowing readers to appreciate the brilliance of their work after their untimely demise.
posthumoused
posthumous
posthumously
humorous
