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Match the following vocabulary words with their meanings:
Match the following vocabulary words with their meanings:
Affluent = Having a great deal of money; wealthy Dominated = Controlled or ruled by someone or something Emaciated = Abnormally thin or weak, especially because of illness or lack of food Sage = A profoundly wise person; someone respected for their wisdom and experience
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Beckon = To signal or summon someone with a gesture Convey = To transport or carry something from one place to another Commenced = Began or started Encamped = Settled or stationed in a camp
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Catacombs = An underground cemetery consisting of a network of tunnels with burial chambers Entombed = Placed in or buried in a tomb or grave Papyrus = A material similar to thick paper that was used in ancient times as a writing surface Legionaries = Members of a large military unit, especially the ancient Roman army
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The wealthy man was a ______________ to the charity organization.
The wealthy man was a ______________ to the charity organization.
The tourists got lost in the ancient ______________, a network of tunnels with burial chambers.
The tourists got lost in the ancient ______________, a network of tunnels with burial chambers.
The ______________ of the city began with the construction of the new highway.
The ______________ of the city began with the construction of the new highway.
The fire spread quickly, causing a massive ______________ that destroyed the entire block.
The fire spread quickly, causing a massive ______________ that destroyed the entire block.
The ______________ of the Roman army was known for its bravery and discipline.
The ______________ of the Roman army was known for its bravery and discipline.
The ancient Egyptians used ______________ as a writing surface.
The ancient Egyptians used ______________ as a writing surface.
The wise old man was known for his ______________, which inspired many to follow in his footsteps.
The wise old man was known for his ______________, which inspired many to follow in his footsteps.
The athlete's ______________ voice was a result of cheering too loudly at the game.
The athlete's ______________ voice was a result of cheering too loudly at the game.
What does it mean to be affluent?
What does it mean to be affluent?
What is a benefactor?
What is a benefactor?
What does it mean to beckon someone?
What does it mean to beckon someone?
What is a conflagration?
What is a conflagration?
What is a legionary?
What is a legionary?
What is papyrus?
What is papyrus?
What does it mean to be downtrodden?
What does it mean to be downtrodden?
What does it mean to be emaciated?
What does it mean to be emaciated?
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Study Notes
Vocabulary
- Affluent refers to a person or entity having a great deal of money or wealth.
- An ally is a person or organization that cooperates with or supports another for a common purpose.
- To beckon someone means to signal or summon them with a gesture.
- A benefactor is a person who gives money or other help to a person or cause.
- Catacombs are underground cemeteries consisting of a network of tunnels with burial chambers.
- Commenced means began or started.
- A conflagration is a large, destructive fire.
- Convey means to transport or carry something from one place to another.
- Dominated means controlled or ruled by someone or something.
- Downtrodden refers to people who are oppressed or treated unfairly by those in power.
- Emaciated describes someone who is abnormally thin or weak, especially due to illness or lack of food.
- Encamped means settled or stationed in a camp.
- Entombed means placed in or buried in a tomb or grave.
- Flight refers to the act of fleeing or running away.
- Hoarse describes a person with a rough, harsh voice, typically due to a sore throat or shouting.
- Homage is special honor or respect shown publicly.
- Imperishable refers to something that is not subject to decay or deterioration.
- Illuminated means lit up or brightly lit.
- Legionaries are members of a large military unit, especially the ancient Roman army.
- Papyrus is a material similar to thick paper that was used in ancient times as a writing surface.
- Reverberated means echoed or resounded loudly.
- Rousing describes something that is stirring or exciting, causing strong feelings of enthusiasm or excitement.
- A sage is a profoundly wise person, respected for their wisdom and experience.
- Scant means barely sufficient or adequate.
- A sentry is a soldier stationed to keep guard or to control access to a place.
- Seclusion refers to the state of being private and away from other people.
- Straddled means positioned with one leg on either side of something.
- Tethered means tied or bound with a rope or chain.
Vocabulary
- Affluent: Having a great deal of money; wealthy
- Ally: A person or organization that cooperates with or supports another for a common purpose
- Beckon: To signal or summon someone with a gesture
- Benefactor: A person who gives money or other help to a person or cause
- Catacombs: An underground cemetery consisting of a network of tunnels with burial chambers
Events and Actions
- Commenced: Began or started
- Conflagration: A large, destructive fire
- Convey: To transport or carry something from one place to another
- Dominated: Controlled or ruled by someone or something
- Downtrodden: Oppressed or treated unfairly by those in power
Physical States and Conditions
- Emaciated: Abnormally thin or weak, especially because of illness or lack of food
- Hoarse: Having a rough, harsh voice, typically as a result of a sore throat or shouting
- Encamped: Settled or stationed in a camp
- Entombed: Placed in or buried in a tomb or grave
Movement and Travel
- Flight: The act of fleeing or running away
- Straddled: Positioned with one leg on either side of (something)
- Tethered: Tied or bound with a rope or chain
Concepts and Ideas
- Homage: Special honor or respect shown publicly
- Imperishable: Not subject to decay or deterioration
- Illuminated: Lit up or brightly illuminated
- Reverberated: Echoed or resounded loudly
- Rousing: Stirring or exciting; causing strong feelings of enthusiasm or excitement
People and Roles
- Legionaries: Members of a large military unit, especially the ancient Roman army
- Sage: A profoundly wise person; someone respected for their wisdom and experience
- Sentry: A soldier stationed to keep guard or to control access to a place
Vocabulary
- Affluent: Having a great deal of money; wealthy
- Ally: A person or organization that cooperates with or supports another for a common purpose
- Beckon: To signal or summon someone with a gesture
- Benefactor: A person who gives money or other help to a person or cause
- Catacombs: An underground cemetery consisting of a network of tunnels with burial chambers
Events and Actions
- Commenced: Began or started
- Conflagration: A large, destructive fire
- Convey: To transport or carry something from one place to another
- Dominated: Controlled or ruled by someone or something
- Downtrodden: Oppressed or treated unfairly by those in power
Physical States and Conditions
- Emaciated: Abnormally thin or weak, especially because of illness or lack of food
- Hoarse: Having a rough, harsh voice, typically as a result of a sore throat or shouting
- Encamped: Settled or stationed in a camp
- Entombed: Placed in or buried in a tomb or grave
Movement and Travel
- Flight: The act of fleeing or running away
- Straddled: Positioned with one leg on either side of (something)
- Tethered: Tied or bound with a rope or chain
Concepts and Ideas
- Homage: Special honor or respect shown publicly
- Imperishable: Not subject to decay or deterioration
- Illuminated: Lit up or brightly illuminated
- Reverberated: Echoed or resounded loudly
- Rousing: Stirring or exciting; causing strong feelings of enthusiasm or excitement
People and Roles
- Legionaries: Members of a large military unit, especially the ancient Roman army
- Sage: A profoundly wise person; someone respected for their wisdom and experience
- Sentry: A soldier stationed to keep guard or to control access to a place
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