18.4 - Vocabulary Practice Test 2

Front

What is a synonym for 'tributary'?

Back

Branch

Front

Use 'unison' in a sentence.

Back

The choir sang in unison, creating a harmonious sound.

Front

What does 'assimilate' mean?

Back

To absorb and integrate into a wider society or culture.

Front

What is the definition of 'secede'?

Back

To withdraw formally from an organization or alliance.

Front

What is an assumption?

Back

A thing that is accepted as true without proof.

Front

What is the meaning of 'ecosystem'?

Back

A community of living organisms and their environment interacting as a system.

Front

Define 'biodiversity'.

Back

The variety of life in the world or in a particular habitat or ecosystem.

Front

What does 'sustainability' refer to?

Back

The ability to be maintained at a certain rate or level, especially regarding environmental balance.

Front

What is a 'metaphor'?

Back

A figure of speech that makes a comparison between two unlike things without using 'like' or 'as'.

Front

Explain 'cultural diffusion'.

Back

The spread of cultural beliefs and social activities from one group to another.