v o c a b u l a r y q u i z***+ ANSWERS

V O C A B U L A R Y Q U I Z


Give the adjective or verb (without 'to') from which each of the following nouns were formed.
Example: beauty (__________) = a very good looking girl (solution: beautiful)


1. violence (...... ............….. )= acting with or marked by or resulting from great force or energy or emotional intensity)
2. superiority ( ............................... ) = of or characteristic of high rank or importance)
3. silence ( .................................... )= marked by absence of sound)
4. security ( .................................)= free from danger or risk)
5. redundancy (................................... )= more than is needed, desired, or required)
6. popularity ( .................................. )= comprehensible to the general public)
7. observance ( ............................. ) = watch attentively
8. kindness ( ................................. )= having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful
nature)
9. intimacy (............................... )= very close in friendship or affection)
10. innocence ( ..................................)= free from guilt)
11. illiteracy ( ................................. ) = not able to read or write)
12. foolishness (................................. ) = having or revealing stupidity)
13. endurance (............................... ) = put up with something or somebody unpleasant)
14. consistency (.................................. )= marked by anorderly, logical relation of parts)
15. cleverness (...................................... ) = showing inventiveness and skill)
16. blindness ( .................................) = unable to see)
17. authenticity (.............................. )= not fake or copied)
18. assistance (.................................. ) = give help; be of service)
19. arrogance ( ............................... )= having or showing feelings of high importance out of overbearing pride)
20. absurdity ( ................................ ) = inconsistent with reason or logic or common sense)


ANSWERS


1. violent 2. superior 3. silent4. secure 5.redundant 6. popular…..7.observe 8. kind 9. intimate
i10 innocent11.. illiterate 12. foolish 13.endure 14. consistent 15. Clever 16.blind
17.authentic 18. assist 19. arrogant 20. absurd