Word Quiz

Prime Time

1. A reasonable synonym for primordial (pry-MORDY-ul) is:
most evil
strongest
darkest
earliest

2. Primogeniture (PRY-mo JENNA-tyoor [or chur]) works to the advantage of:
eldest sons
Catholic clergy
football coaches
racehorse breeders

3. To primp is to:
sell services illegally
groom fussily
inflate dangerously
add water carefully

4. Which are examples of prime numbers?
2, 4, 6, 8
3, 6, 9, 18
2, 4, 16, 32
2, 3, 5, 7

5. Prima donna (PRE-muh DONNA) literally means:
most-valued gift
early evening
first lady
before eating