Word Power

Break out your bling—word Power is going glam! This month we’re shining the spotlight on glittery words related to jewelry. Will your score be as good as gold? Turn to page 122 for the answers.

1. bauble n. ('bah-bull) a showy trinket. b flawed gemstone. c set of bracelets. 2. gilt adj. (gilt) a silver-plated. b finely carved. c covered in gold. 3. carat n. ('kehr-uht) a unit of weight. b measure of clarity. c depth of color. 4. amulet n. ('am-yoo-let) a watchband. b protective charm. c adjustable clasp. 5. iridescent adj. (eer-uh-'dess-ent) a rustproof. b having rainbow colors. c made of glass. 6. alloy n. ('al-oy) a mixture of metals. b gray pearl. c precious mineral. 7. solitaire n. ('sah-luh-tayr) a loop in a chain. b gem set alone. c white metal. 8. girandole n. ('jeer-en-dohl) a pendant earring. b rare moonstone. c cuff link. 9. citrine n. (sih-'treen) a pink sapphire. b yellow quartz. c green topaz. 10. adorn v. (uh-'dorn) a determine value. b make beautiful. c bend into shape. 11. baguette n. (bag-'et) a beaded purse. b cocktail ring. c rectangular stone. 12. filigree n. ('fih-luh-gree) a vintage brass. b impurity. c delicate metalwork. 13. palladium n. (puh-'lay-dee-um) a fool’s gold. b pinkie ring. c silver-white metal. 14. facet n. ('fass-et) a surface on a cut gem. b nose stud. c price per ounce. 15. rondelle n. (ron-'del) a heavy brooch. b long necklace. c jeweled ring.