Vocabulary Review- They Might Be Dangerous

What does the word "annihilate" mean?

• To create something new

• To discover something

• To destroy something completely

• To repair something

Which of the following is a meaning of "celestial"?

• Relating to the sea

• Relating to the sky or heavens

• Relating to the earth

• Relating to history

What does it mean to "colonize" an area?

• To leave an area uninhabited

• To explore an area

• To settle in and take control of an area outside your own borders

• To trade with another area

What does the noun "cosmos" refer to?

• A type of flower

• A model of the solar system

• The universe and everything that exists within it

• A science fiction concept

What is "electromagnetic" energy?

• Energy produced by chemical reactions

• Energy associated with electric and magnetic fields

• Energy derived from nuclear reactions

• Energy that can only be found in batteries

What does the verb "keen" mean?

• To feel very excited

• To make a loud, long cry of sorrow

• To laugh uncontrollably

• To speak loudly and clearly

What is the difference between "presume" and "assume"?

• When you presume, you suppose something because it’s likely true. When you assume, you suppose something without any evidence or proof.

• "Presume" is not based on evidence, while "assume" is

• "Presume" means to guess, "assume" means to know

• There is no difference between "presume" and "assume"

What does the adjective "telepathic" refer to?

• The ability to communicate using technology

• The ability to communicate through known senses like hearing and touch

• The ability to communicate directly from one mind to another without known senses

• The ability to communicate over long distances using signals

What does the verb "veer" mean?

• To follow a straight path

• To look around quickly

• To suddenly change direction or course

• To move slowly and carefully