HW8 Unit 2 Vocabulary Matching Challenge

Match the word to its definition: decade

• a period of five years

• a period of ten years

• a century

• a year and a half

Match the word to its definition: blast out

• to remove something gently

• to quietly absorb something

• to create a soft sound

• to emit or produce something forcefully or loudly

Match the word to its definition: fossil-fuel

• A natural fuel formed from the remains of ancient plants and animals.

• A synthetic material created in laboratories.

• A mineral used in construction.

• A type of renewable energy source.

Match the word to its definition: illegal

• permitted by law

• encouraged by society

• not allowed by law

• optional under regulations

Match the word to its definition: shut down

• To increase functionality of a system.

• To temporarily pause a system's operations.

• To cease operations or turn off a system.

• To enhance the performance of a device.

Match the word to its definition: hit the shops

• to go for a walk

• to browse online

• to visit a friend

• to go shopping

Match the word to its definition: respiratory problems

• Infections that primarily affect the skin and soft tissues.

• Symptoms related to digestive issues affecting the stomach.

• Conditions affecting the lungs and airways that cause difficulty in breathing.

• Conditions that improve lung function and enhance breathing.

Match the word to its definition: fall ill

• to gain weight

• to feel tired

• to become sick

• to experience joy

Match the word to its definition: reign

• the act of ruling a country

• the period during which a sovereign rules

• a synonym for monarchy

• the end of a ruler's term

Match the word to its definition: identity

• A legal document proving someone's citizenship.

• A type of clothing worn by a specific culture.

• A method of transportation used in urban areas.

• The characteristics, qualities, or beliefs that make a person or group different from others.