Module 1, Lesson 1 Vocabulary

When something is a flop, what does that mean?

• It falls over.

• It is floppy.

• It is a failure.

• It is a success!

Which word below means 'to give off a lot of light'?

• patent

• illustrious

• transcend

• incandescent

This part of an engine takes in gas to make other parts move.

• cylinder

• patent

• gadget

• phonograph

This is a legal document for an invention that makes it impossible for someone else to take credit for, make, or sell the design.

• cylinder

• patent

• locomotive

• phonograph

What does excel mean?

• to move quickly

• to be very bad at something

• to learn something hard quickly

• to be very good at something

What is the definition of illustrious?

• to be famous on TV

• to be very rich

• to be famous for an achievement

• to be covered in sparkles

What does it mean to revere someone?

• You admire that person.

• You are mean to that person.

• You ignore that person.

• You imitate that person.

Molly transcended her goals.

What does transcend mean?

• to set goals

• to go above and beyond

• to move quickly

• to limit oneself

These are the engines that make a train go forward.

• cylinders

• gadgets

• locomotives

• patents

What does chugged mean?

• to make a loud noise

• to move very quickly and quietly

• to stand still

• to move slowly and noisily