Word Test 409

Improve Your Vocabulary

There is nothing more important in life than being able to master the power of communication. A good vocabulary is a like driving a car with rocket fuel instead of leaded gasoline. Words can power your career into high gear and increase your understanding of others.

From 2002-2014 we posted our Word of the Day and subsequently our Weekend Word Tests for 650 Consecutive Weeks or 12 ½ years, to help our viewers improve and expand their vocabulary. If you are serious about improving your vocabulary, our Word Test Library will challenge you to learn words you may never have known existed.

For the Week ending 12/25/09

Directions: Choose the word that matches with the definition and appropriately fits into the blank space in the sentence.

a gum used for incense, one of the gifts that the three wise men gave to the Christ Child.

And they brought him gifts of gold, ______, and myrrh.

the wise men from the East who brought gifts for the baby Jesus

Amahl joined Kaspar, Melchior, and Balthazar, the _______ following the amazing star in the East.

the birth of a person

Outdoor Christian _______ scenes are often objects of controversy and vandalism.

the arrival of someone or something important

An _______ wreath's candles represent the four Sundays leading to Christmas Day.

a wreath, chain, or string made to be worn for celebration or decoration, esp. one made of flowers, leaves, vines, or the like.

A _______ of evergreens is often used to decorate the mantle over the fireplace.

We would like to thank Dr. Andrew Jamieson, MD, of Vancouver, Washington for his articulate contribution of words he supplied for the many years he served as our "eHappyLife Word Specialist."