By Any Other Name Grammar/Vocab Pre-Reading Quiz

Define precarious

• Precarious means secure and stable.
• Precarious is synonymous with predictable and reliable.
• Precarious means uncertain, unstable, or dependent on chance.
• Precarious refers to a state of abundance and safety.

Define insular

• Relating to or characteristic of an island; isolated or narrow-minded.
• Connected to a network; inclusive.
• Characterized by urban living; cosmopolitan.
• Relating to a continent; broad-minded.

Define sedately

• In a hurried and chaotic manner.
• With a loud and boisterous attitude.
• In a calm and dignified manner.
• In a playful and carefree style.

Define tepid

• Moderately warm; lukewarm.
• Extremely hot; boiling.
• Room temperature; neutral.
• Cold; icy.

My former best friend greeted me with a(n)________ half-hug

• sedately

• insular

• precarious

• tepid

The painter balanced atop a very old and _____ three-story ladder

• precarious

• tepid

• sedately

• insular

No longer an over-excited pup, our Max responds ______ to the sight of another dog.

• insular

• tepid

• sedately

• precarious

She found the experience of living in a tiny cabin miles from the nearest neighbor______

• insular

• precarious

• sedately

• tepid