Vocabulary and Etymology: Lesson 1

What is the meaning of the word 'legend'?

• A popular myth or story passed down through generations that often gathers together the beliefs and values of a culture.

• A dinosaur that lives in the ocean.

• A type of menu for a fancy restaurant.

• The details of a novel, ranging from the table of contents to the glossary at the end.

What is the meaning of the word 'ancestral'?

• Related to ancestors

• Modern

• Futuristic

• Unrelated to family

What is the meaning of the word 'hostilities'?

• Friendly relations

• Acts of warfare

• Peaceful negotiations

• Diplomatic discussions

What is the meaning of the word 'unconscious'?

• Aware and responsive

• Unaware; not able to think or understand.

• Fully alert

• Partially aware

What is the meaning of the word 'protrude'?

• To stick out

• To shrink

• To rotate

• To disappear

What is the meaning of the word 'origin'?

• The point or place where something begins

• A type of fruit

• A mathematical term

• A type of animal

What is the meaning of the word 'muskrat'?

• A type of aquatic rodent

• A species of bird

• A kind of fish

• A variety of plant

What is the meaning of the word 'depths'?

• Shallow areas

• Deepest parts

• Surface level

• Middle sections

What is the meaning of the word 'scrubby'?

• Inferior in size or quality, or shabby.

• Extremely clean and tidy.

• Big, tall, and strong.

• Bruised and torn apart.

What is the meaning of the word 'ablutions'?

• Religious cleansing or washing

• Cooking or preparing food

• Reading or studying

• Sleeping or resting