Open Court U4L1 Vocabulary

What is the meaning of the word 'agent'?

• A person or thing that takes action or has the power to act on behalf of someone or something else.

• A type of computer program used for hacking.

• A chemical substance used to treat a medical condition.

• A person or thing that works for the government.

What does the word 'studded' mean in the sentence below?

But the land is blackened, studded with tree skeletons, littered with dead animals.

• full

• interspersed

• emptied

• abundant

Which word describes someone who is easily harmed or attacked?

• resilient

• fragile

• vulnerable

• invincible

What is the synonym for 'advocates'?

• detractors

• opponents

• champions

• supporters

What is another word for 'timber'?

• wood

• plank

• lumber

• log

What is the opposite of 'suppressing'?

• promoting

• supporting

• expressing

• encouraging

What does 'cross-section' mean?

• A type of mathematical equation used to calculate area.

• A measurement of the length and width of an object.

• A term used in physics to describe the collision of particles.

• A two-dimensional representation of a three-dimensional object or shape obtained by cutting or slicing through the object or shape.

What can be concluded from a survey?

• A survey can predict future outcomes with 100% accuracy.

• A survey can determine the exact cause and effect relationship between variables.

• A survey can provide subjective opinions rather than objective facts.

• A survey can provide information or data about a specific topic or group of people based on the responses collected.

What is the meaning of the word 'estate'?

• A type of car

• A large piece of property or land

• A type of clothing

• A type of food

What is the term for a person who invests money?

• investor

• borrower

• saver

• spender