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What is the definition of 'Congress'?

A group that makes the nation’s law (correct)
A type of large hat
A military unit
A decorative cloth used in events

Which term describes a place where battles are fought?

Platform
Procession
Ridge
Battlefield (correct)

What does the term 'Hallow' mean?

To honor something as holy or sacred (correct)
To make something last
To engage in an activity
To emphasize an idea

Which option best describes the word 'Endure'?

To survive or last (D) Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Detract' refer to?

To take something good from; lower the value of something (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which word means 'success'?

Achievement (D) Signup and view all the answers

What does the term 'Election' refer to?

The act of voting for or against someone or something (A) Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Nobly' signify?

In a way that shows goodness (B) Signup and view all the answers

What does the term 'activist' refer to?

A person who works to change things perceived as wrong (C) Signup and view all the answers

What does 'discrimination' involve?

Unfair treatment often linked to personal attributes (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is meant by 'boycott'?

To refuse to purchase certain products for political reasons (C) Signup and view all the answers

How is 'momentum' defined in this context?

The speed at which something moves (B) Signup and view all the answers

What do 'dignitaries' refer to?

Important people with high official status (D) Signup and view all the answers

What does 'violence' signify in this context?

Injury or damage caused by actions (C) Signup and view all the answers

What does the term 'ceremony' refer to?

A formal event often accompanied by rituals (D) Signup and view all the answers

What does 'permanent' imply about something?

Something lasting or meant to endure for a long time (B) Signup and view all the answers

What does 'insisting' reflect in a discussion?

Demanding a particular viewpoint or action (A) Signup and view all the answers

How is 'unjust' described?

Devoid of rights or fairness (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the meaning of the word 'legendary'?

Based on a story that is handed down over time (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which term describes an ancient structure that was dug into the ground for habitation?

Pit houses (A) Signup and view all the answers

What does the term 'ferocious' mean?

Very fierce or cruel (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is a primary characteristic of a creature described as 'prehistoric'?

Existing before recorded history (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which word refers to a small piece of gold particularly sought after during the California gold rush?

Nugget (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which word describes an animal capable of laying eggs and is cold-blooded?

Reptile (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the meaning of the term 'drought'?

A period of little or no rainfall (B) Signup and view all the answers

What does 'contagious' refer to in relation to ideas or actions?

Able to be passed to others (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which word means 'causing harm or death by poison'?

Poisonous (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for a large rock traveling through space?

Asteroid (B) Signup and view all the answers

What does 'elaborate' mean in the context of describing something?

Complex or detailed (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which word refers to individuals that study human and animal behavior?

Psychologists (C) Signup and view all the answers

What does 'fossilized' refer to?

Becoming hard like rock due to burial (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is meant by the term 'mass extinction'?

The death of many species simultaneously (D) Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

Loch

A large body of water, often deeper than a pond, that is surrounded by land.

Creature

A living thing, especially an animal.

Legendary

Based on a story that is passed down from generation to generation, often with elements of myth or legend.