Spelling Test 3

Question 1

Avarice

Answer 1

Extreme greed for wealth or material gain.

Question 2

Conspicuous

Answer 2

Easily seen or noticed; attracting attention due to being prominent or striking.

Question 3

Gossamer

Answer 3

Something light, thin, and delicate, often used to describe fine fabric or spider webs.

Question 4

Innate

Answer 4

Inborn or natural; a quality or ability that someone is born with.

Question 5

Lacerated

Answer 5

Deeply cut or torn, often referring to flesh or skin.

Question 6

Machiavellian

Answer 6

Being cunning, scheming, and unscrupulous, especially in politics or in advancing one’s career.

Question 7

Panacea

Answer 7

A solution or remedy for all difficulties or diseases; something that is seen as a cure-all.

Question 8

Repudiate

Answer 8

To reject or refuse to accept something, especially a claim, belief, or association.

Question 9

Unprepossessing

Answer 9

Not particularly attractive or appealing to the eye.

Question 10

Venerable

Answer 10

Commanding respect due to age, dignity, or character.