U6, W4 Vocabulary Practice

What is the term for the solid, underlying rock beneath loose material, such as soil?

• Bedrock

• Subsoil

• Limestone

• Gravel

What does it mean to embark on something?

• To start or begin

• To finish

• To continue

• To pause

What is excavation?

• The process of digging to reveal information about past civilizations

• The study of ancient texts

• The cleaning of archaeological sites

• The mapping of historical locations

What does "exquisite" mean?

• Having beauty or excellence in craftsmanship or form

• Being ordinary or common

• Lacking refinement or detail

• Being large and imposing

What does "intriguing" mean in the context of appealing to someone's curiosity?

• Fascinating

• Boring

• Unnoticeable

• Commonplace

What does "intrinsic" mean when referring to a quality of a person or object?

• Being an essential part of

• Being an external addition

• Being unnecessary

• Being changeable

What does "methodical" describe about a person?

• Being disorganized

• Being spontaneous

• Doing things in a systematic, routine way

• Ignoring details

What does "meticulously" mean in terms of performing tasks?

• Carelessly

• With great attention to detail

• Quickly

• Infrequently