6th M7W2 Vocabulary

What does the word "receptivity" mean?

• The quality of being closed off

• The quality of being willing to accept new ideas or suggestions

• The act of receiving a package

• The ability to play music

What does the word "fluctuating" mean?

• Staying the same

• Moving in a wave-like pattern

• Changing frequently in level, strength, or value

• Falling rapidly

What does the word "languid" mean?

• Energetic and quick

• Slow and relaxed

• Angry and aggressive

• Bright and colorful

What is an "organism"?

• A type of musical instrument

• A living thing, such as a plant, animal, fungus, or bacterium

• A type of rock

• A scientific instrument

What is "geology"?

• The study of plants

• The study of animals

• The study of the Earth, its materials, and the processes that act upon them

• The study of the stars and planets

What does "submerged" mean?

• Floating on water

• Under the surface of water

• Above the clouds

• Dried out

What does the word "conduct" mean?

• To behave in a certain way

• To lead an orchestra

• To transmit or guide (heat, electricity, or sound)

• To organize and carry out a plan

What does "extinction" mean?

• The process of becoming more widespread

• The process of a species, family, or larger group being or becoming extinct

• The act of extinguishing a fire

• The process of discovering new species

What is the role of a "warden"?

• A person responsible for the care of buildings

• A person responsible for enforcing rules in a prison or park

• A person who teaches in a school

• A person who performs in a play

What is "zoology"?

• The study of human behavior

• The study of plants

• The study of animals and animal life

• The study of rocks and minerals