Galileo Vocabulary Practice

What does the word "revolved" mean?

• To travel in a circle around a specific point

• To stand still

• To move in a straight line

• To jump up and down

What is an "assemblage"?

• A single item

• A collection of things brought together

• A type of dance

• A scientific experiment

Who is an "astronomer"?

• A person who studies plants

• A scientist who studies space

• A chef who cooks food

• A teacher who teaches math

What does "condemned" mean?

• Praised for good work

• Ordered to be punished

• Invited to a party

• Given a gift

What is a "tradition"?

• A new way of doing things

• Accepted ways of doing things

• A type of food

• A kind of music

What does "nonliteral" mean?

• Using a meaning other than the ordinary, exact meaning

• Writing a story

• Reading a book

• Speaking in a loud voice

What does "accomplished" mean?

• Skillful

• Lazy

• Uninterested

• Bored

What does "pardon" mean?

• To forgive or excuse

• To blame

• To ignore

• To punish

What does "summoned" mean?

• Called upon

• Sent away

• Ignored

• Forgotten

What is "influence"?

• Something that has control over people

• A type of weather

• A kind of food

• A musical instrument