WorksheetsIn La Rinconada, Peru > Context Vocabulary Quiz
Total questions: 42
Worksheet time: 21mins
What term is used to describe a group of soldiers or armed forces?
Conquistadors
Legions
Shaman
Archipelago
Which word refers to the act of roaming around in search of plunder?
Marauding
Exuberance
Precarious
Fetid
What does the term "Conquistadors" refer to?
A type of bird
A religious ritual
The soldiers of the Spanish Empire
A geological formation
What does "hallucinatory" most likely describe?
A type of government
A state of mind involving seeing or hearing things that are not present
A historical period
A form of art
What is the meaning of the word "thrall"?
A type of clothing
A state of servitude or captivity
A musical instrument
A celebration
What does "exuberance" signify?
A type of flower
A state of being full of energy, excitement, and cheerfulness
A method of cooking
A legal term
What does "Golden Rule" refer to?
A mathematical principle
A rule in sports
The principle of treating others as one wants to be treated
A historical treaty
What does "Intemperate" mean?
A type of climate
Lacking moderation or self-control
A musical tempo
A legal term
What is an "aerie"?
A type of fabric
A large bird's nest, typically built high in the trees or on a cliff
A musical term
A cooking technique
What does "valiant" mean?
A type of vehicle
Possessing or showing courage or determination
A type of currency
A legal document
What does "cowl" refer to?
A type of bird
A large loose hood, especially one forming part of a monk's habit
A cooking utensil
A musical instrument
What does "hard-bitten" mean?
A type of food preparation
Toughened by experience
A geological term
A type of currency
What does "hoary" mean?
A type of dance
Grayish white
A legal term
A type of fabric
What does "capricious" mean?
A type of fabric
Given to sudden and unaccountable changes of mood or behavior
A musical term
A type of currency
What does "precarious" mean?
A type of currency
Not securely held or in position; dangerously likely to fall or collapse
A type of dance
A legal term
What does "fetid" mean?
A type of fabric
Smelling extremely unpleasant
A musical term
A type of currency
What does "Dante" refer to in this context?
A type of currency
A type of dance
A famous Italian poet
A legal term
What is a "shaman"?
A type of currency
A person regarded as having access to, and influence in, the world of good and evil spirits
A type of dance
A legal term
What does "sacred" mean?
A type of currency
Connected with God or a god; considered to be holy
A type of dance
A legal term
What does "profane" mean?
A type of currency
Relating to or devoted to that which is not sacred or biblical; secular
A type of dance
A legal term
What does "panoply" mean?
A type of currency
A complete or impressive collection of things
A type of dance
A legal term
What is an "archipelago"?
A type of currency
A group of islands
A type of dance
A legal term
What does "contiguity" mean?
A type of currency
The state of bordering or being in direct contact with something
A type of dance
A legal term
What word refers to a feeling of discomfort or uneasiness, often indicative of an illness?
Breathtaking
Malaise
Exuberant
Navigable
Which word describes a large abundance or plenty?
Melancholy
Pristine
Cornucopia
Beggar
What term is used to describe a type of boat that has two hulls?
Alpaca
Catamarans
Plateau
Cyanide
Which word means extremely joyful and enthusiastic?
Haughty
Scarred
Exuberant
Putrid
What word is used to describe something in its original, untouched condition?
Tibetan
Pristine
Pasture
Viable
Which word best describes someone who is disdainfully proud or arrogant?
Haughty
Alpaca
Chronicler
Viable
What word is used to describe a person who records events as they happen?
Poobahs
Beggar
Chronicler
Cantutas
Which word means the first or foremost in position or importance?
Colossal
Premier
Viable
Putrid
What does the word "burgeoning" mean?
To decline
To grow or develop quickly
To remain stagnant
To steal
What is the meaning of "Pestilential"?
Joyful
Harmful and annoying
Healthy
Helpful
What does "vociferous" imply?
Silent
Quiet
Loud and forceful
Peaceful
What is a "promontory"?
A lowland area
A high, steep face of rock
A type of building
A musical instrument
Choose the word that means "to rob of goods by force, especially in time of war".
Ravished
Plundered
Despoiled
Jangled
What does "ravished" mean?
To be filled with joy
To be confused
To be seized and carried away by force
To be repaired
What does "jangled" refer to?
To make a harsh noise
To sing melodiously
To speak clearly
To whisper quietly
What does "unruly" describe?
Well-behaved
Difficult to control
Uniform
Silent
What does "mercury" refer to in this context?
A type of flower
A planet
An element
A color
What does "antipathy" mean?
A strong feeling of dislike
A feeling of sympathy
A type of flower
An agreement
What does "despoiled" mean?
To be decorated
To be honored
To be stripped of possessions
To be promoted
