All Saints

All Saints’ Day

It Pays To Enrich Your Word Power By Peter and Mary Funk

November begins on the Christian calendar with All Saints’ Day, and the words for this test come from some of the biblical readings for that day. The selections are taken from the King James Version and the Apocrypha. Choose the answer you believe is correct and consult the link for your score.

1. array – A: to decorate. B: clothe. C: blind. D: allow.

2. affliction – A: blame. B: syndrome. C: suffering. D: evil.

3. righteousness – A: vanity. B: arrogance. C: hypocrisy. D: uprightness.

4. commune – A: to experience strong emotion. B: plot secretly. C: gather together. D: be quiet.

5. predestinated – A: made known. B: needed. C: announced. D: foreordained.

6. salvation – A: ascension. B: saving. C: acknowledgment. D: guidance.

7. revelation – A: disclosure. B: new life. C: end of the world. D: joyful singing.

8. reproach – A: to return. B: commit an offence. C: express disapproval. D: upset.

9. raiment – A: halo. B: treasure. C: wings. D: garments.

10. eloquest – A: well‑expressed. B: commanding. C: believable. D: talkative.

11. consolation – A: self‑satisfaction. B: peacefulness. C: expectation. D: comfort.

12. counsel – A: advice. B: argument. C: warning. D: meeting.

13. cleave – A: to repair. B: cling. C: hasten. D: sharpen.

14. countenance – A: agreeable quality B: proper behaviour. C: opposition. D: face.

15. meek – A: sad. B: worthy CC suitable. D: submissive.

16. wrought – A: created. B: fastened firmly C: destroyed. D: terrified.

17. confound – A: to denounce. B: be untruthful. C: confuse. D: misjudge.

18. renowned – A: timely. B: supportive. C: repetitious. D: honoured.

19. persecute – A: to convict. B: harass. C: carry out. D: exhaust.

20. tittle – A: lessening. B: small amount. C: ancient greeting. D: addition.

1. array – B: To clothe, to dress; as, “What are these which are arrayed in white robes?” (Rev. 7:13) Latin arredare (to put in order).

2. affliction – C: Suffering; as, “The Lord ... saveth in time of affliction.” In the Apocrypha (Ecclus. 2:11) Latin afflictio.

3. righteousness – D: The state of being morally upright and fair; as, “Blessed are they which do hunger and thirst after righteousness.” (Mt. 5:6) Old English rihtwis (right and wise).

4. commune – A: To experience or share strong emotions; as, “Commune with your own heart upon your own bed, and be still.” (Ps. 4:4) Old French comuner (to share).

5. predestinated – D: Foreordained; determined ahead of time by God; as, “We have obtained an inheritance, being predestinated according to the purpose of him.” (Eph. 1:11) Latin praedestinare (to determine).

6. salvation – B: A saving; deliverance from sin; as, “Salvation (belongs) to our God.” (Rev. 7:10) Also, rescue from difficulty. Latin salvatio.

7. revelation – A: Disclosure or manifestation of something unknown; as, “the spirit of wisdom and revelation in the knowledge of him.” (Eph. 1:17) Latin revelatio.

8. reproach – C: To express disapproval, or blame; rebuke; as, “Blessed are ye, when men shall hate you.... and shall reproach you ... for (my) sake.” (Lk. 6:22) Old French reprochier.

9. raiment – D: Garments, Clothing; as, “four and twenty elders sitting, clothed in white raiment.” (Rev. 4:4) Old French areement.

10. eloquent – A: Well‑expressed; as, “wise and eloquent in their instructions.” (Ecclus. 44:4) Latin eloquens.

11. consolation – D: Comfort at a time of grief or disappointment; as, “But woe unto you that are rich! for ye have received your consolation.” (Lk. 6:24) Latin consolatio.

12. counsel – A: Advice; guidance; as, “Men ... giving counsel by their understanding and declaring prophecies.” (Ecclus. 44:3) Latin consilium.

13. cleave – B: To cling, be faithful; as, “Cleave unto him.” (Ecclus. 2:3) Old English cleofian (to stick). Also, to split. Old English cleofan (to split).

14. countenance – D: Face; facial expression; as, “Lord, lift thou up the light of thy countenance upon us.” (Ps. 4:6) Latin continentia.

15. meek – D: Submissive, patient, longsuffering; as, “Blessed are the meek: for they shall inherit the earth.” (Mt. 5:5) Old Norse miukr (soft).

16. wrought rought – A: Created; formed or fashioned; as, “The Lord had wrought great glory by (these men).” (Ecclus. 44:2) Old English wyrcan (to work).

17. confound – C: To confuse; bewilder; mislead; as, “Did ever any trust in the Lord and was confounded?” (Ecclus. 2:10) Latin confundere (mingle, mix).

18. renowned – D: Honoured; as, “men renowned for their power.” (Ecclus. 44:3) Re and Latin nominare (to name).

19. persecute – B: To harass, to oppress because of beliefs‑, as, “Blessed are ye, when men shall revile you and persecute you ... for my sake.” (Mt. 5:11) Latin persequi (to pursue).

20. tittle – B: Very small amount; as, “One jot or one tittle shall in no wise pass from the law.” (Mt. 5:18) Latin titulus (distinguishing mark).

Vocabulary Ratings

18 ‑ 20 correct - Excellent

15 ‑ 17 correct - Good

12 ‑ 14 correct - Fair