I. Vocabulary in Context

1. What is the meaning of legendary as it is used in paragraph 1?

• a. unknown
• b. celebrated
• c. amateur
• d. cheerful

2. What does banter most likely mean as it is used in paragraph 1?

• a. arguments
• b. joking
• c. smiles
• d. skills

3. What is the meaning of bountiful as it is used in paragraph 2?

• a. unusual
• b. scarce
• c. amazing
• d. abundant

4. Durable comes from the Latin word durare. Durare most likely means

• a. to last
• b. to delight
• c. to impress
• d. to drill

5. Which word means the OPPOSITE of venerate in paragraph 4?

• a. honor
• b. approve
• c. recognize
• d. disrespect

6. slanting; not straightforward or direct

(a)  

7. showing boldness and imagination

(a)  

8. ridiculous and unpredictable behavior

(a)  

9. to change course suddenly, turn aside

(a)  

10. declared openly and without shame, acknowledged

(a)