Dictionary Skills worksheet for students to practice identifying word types and definitions.

I'll solve this "Dictionary Skills" worksheet for you. The task is to use a dictionary to find the definitions and identify the type of word (noun, adjective, or verb) for each listed word.

Let me go through each word one by one:

1. obscure - This is typically an adjective meaning not clearly expressed or easily understood.
2. lament - This can be both a noun (an expression of grief or sorrow) and a verb (to express grief or sorrow).
3. xenon - This is a noun, specifically a chemical element (Xe), a noble gas.
4. familiarise - This is a verb meaning to make someone aware of or acquainted with something.
5. tamper - This is typically a verb meaning to interfere with something in order to cause damage or make unauthorized changes.
6. tinker - This can be both a noun (a person who mends things, especially pots and pans) and a verb (to make small adjustments or repairs).
7. curvaceous - This is an adjective describing a woman's figure as having pronounced curves.
8. kumquat - This is a noun, referring to a small citrus fruit.

Now I'll fill in the table with these answers:

| Word | Type of Word | Definition |
|-------------|--------------|------------|
| obscure | adjective | not clearly expressed or easily understood |
| lament | verb/noun | to express grief or sorrow / an expression of grief or sorrow |
| xenon | noun | a chemical element (Xe), a noble gas |
| familiarise | verb | to make someone aware of or acquainted with something |
| tamper | verb | to interfere with something in order to cause damage or make unauthorized changes |
| tinker | verb/noun | to make small adjustments or repairs / a person who mends things, especially pots and pans |
| curvaceous | adjective | describing a woman's figure as having pronounced curves |
| kumquat | noun | a small citrus fruit |

This completes the worksheet by providing the type of word and definition for each term.