Question

pert \pa:t\\ part of speech etymology primary definition secondary definition select a part of speech conjunction adjective participle preposition

Explanation:

The word "pert" is an adjective (it means "boldly forward or self - confident; impertinent" or can also be used to describe something lively and attractive). Conjunctions connect words/phrases/clauses, participles are verb - derived forms, and prepositions show relationships between nouns/pronouns and other words. So the correct part of speech for "pert" is Adjective.

Answer:

B. Adjective