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Match the following vocabulary words with their meanings:
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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.
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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.
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The ______________ of the city began with the construction of the new highway.
The ______________ of the city began with the construction of the new highway.
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The fire spread quickly, causing a massive ______________ that destroyed the entire block.
The fire spread quickly, causing a massive ______________ that destroyed the entire block.
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The ______________ of the Roman army was known for its bravery and discipline.
The ______________ of the Roman army was known for its bravery and discipline.
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The ancient Egyptians used ______________ as a writing surface.
The ancient Egyptians used ______________ as a writing surface.
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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.
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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.
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What does it mean to be affluent?
What does it mean to be affluent?
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What is a benefactor?
What is a benefactor?
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What does it mean to beckon someone?
What does it mean to beckon someone?
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What is a conflagration?
What is a conflagration?
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What is a legionary?
What is a legionary?
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What is papyrus?
What is papyrus?
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What does it mean to be downtrodden?
What does it mean to be downtrodden?
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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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Learn and practice vocabulary words from Chapter 6, including affluent, ally, beckon, and more. Test your knowledge of these words and their meanings!
