A family gathers around an orthodox priest performing a baptism ceremony, with the parents holding their child in a beautifully decorated church.

Identify the parts of speech of the word 'Orthodox.'

A) Adjective

B) Adverb

C) Noun

D) Verb

Dark clouds gathered, and the storm began to precipitate heavy rain on the town.

Find the word synonymous with "precipitate."

A) deliberate

B) circumspect

C) hasten

D) cautious

Heavy rain precludes the possibility of playing soccer in the park.

Which of the following words is the antonym for "preclude"?

A) Hinder

B) Impede

C) Obstruct

D) Permit

The company decided to rescind the job offer, leaving the applicant disappointed.

Identify the meaning of "rescind" as used in the context of the provided sentence.

A) To deliberately make something confusing or difficult to understand.

B) To cancel or revoke something officially.

C) To prevent it from happening.

D) Not easily managed or controlled.

Due to a____of evidence, the case was dismissed.

Fill in the blank with the meaning of a small amount of something that is not enough.

A)Paucity

B) Spate

C) Notoriety

D) Rescind