Vocabulary Mastery Quiz for Seniors

Which word best fits the following sentence? "The scientist's research was so ________ that only a few experts in the field could understand it."

• loquacious

• esoteric

• omnipotent

• cantankerous

Tags

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.1E

Match the word with its correct definition:

• Easily seen through or understood

• Acting or done quickly and without thought or care

• Bad-tempered and combative

• Showing luminous colors that seem to change when seen from different angles

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

Which word best fits the following sentence? "The new policy aims to ________ poverty in the region by providing more job opportunities."

• eradicate

• abate

• impede

• proliferate

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4B

CCSS.L.3.2E

Match the word with its correct definition:

• Relating to a governor

• Believing that people are motivated by self-interest

• Relating to elections or electors

• So delicate or precise as to be difficult to analyze or describe

Which word best fits the following sentence? "Despite the ________ conditions, the explorers continued their journey with determination."

• tumultuous

• preliminary

• loquacious

• intrepid

Match the word with its correct definition:

• A person who takes part in an organized attempt to influence legislators

• Producing much fruit or foliage or many offspring

• All-powerful

• Difficult or irritating to deal with

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.6

Which word best fits the following sentence? "The ________ glow of the sunset painted the sky with a spectrum of colors."

• iridescent

• subtle

• transparent

• preliminary

Tags

CCSS.L.1.5D

CCSS.L.2.5B

CCSS.L.3.5C

CCSS.L.K.5D

Match the word with its correct definition:

• To become less intense or widespread

• A hindrance or obstruction

• Talkative

• Denoting an action or event preceding or done in preparation for something fuller or more important

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

Which word best fits the following sentence? "The ________ debate among the candidates highlighted their differing views on the issue."

• electoral

• tumultuous

• gubernatorial

• prolific

Match the word with its correct definition:

• Fearless; adventurous

• All-powerful

• So delicate or precise as to be difficult to analyze or describe

• Easily seen through or understood

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C