Wonders Unit 2 Week 3 Vocabulary Practice

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What does the word 'utmost' mean?

Back

The greatest or highest degree or amount.

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What is 'commerce'?

Back

The activity of buying and selling goods and services.

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How is 'commerce' used in the sentence: 'In AD 110, lively commerce attracted merchants from the east and west to the famous market Bactra.'?

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Noun.

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What does the word 'exotic' mean?

Back

A thing that is unusual or interesting.

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What does 'stifling' mean in the context of emotions?

Back

Overwhelming or oppressive, often causing a feeling of being trapped.

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What is an 'alcove'?

Back

A small recess or niche in a room or garden.

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What does 'upheaval' refer to?

Back

A strong or violent change or disturbance.

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Provide an example of 'commerce' in a sentence.

Back

The rise of online commerce has changed how we shop.

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What is the opposite of 'utmost'?

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Least or minimal.

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How can 'exotic' be used to describe a place?

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A place that is strikingly unusual or different from what is familiar.