Vocabulary for Success Unit 6.8 Flashcards

What is the definition of the word "ordeal"?

• A pleasant experience

• A difficult or painful experience

• A short journey

• A type of food

Which of the following sentences correctly uses the word "despite"?

• Despite of the rain, we stayed indoors.

• Despite the rain, we went for a walk.

• Despite the rain, we stayed indoors.

• Despite the rain, we went for a walk.

What does the word "aerial" mean when used as an adjective?

• Related to water

• Related to air

• Related to earth

• Related to fire

Which of the following best describes the term "climate"?

• The daily weather conditions

• The average weather conditions over a long period

• A sudden change in weather

• A type of storm

Identify the correct usage of the word "source" in a sentence.

• The source of the river is unknown.

• The source of the river is unknown.

• The source of the river is unknown.

• The source of the river is unknown.

What does it mean to "expand" something?

• To make it smaller

• To make it larger

• To change its color

• To move it to a new location

Which of the following sentences uses the word "cycle" as a noun?

• The cycle of the seasons is fascinating.

• We cycle to school every day.

• The cycle of the seasons is fascinating.

• We cycle to school every day.

What does it mean to "cycle" as a verb?

• To ride a bicycle

• To draw a circle

• To run a marathon

• To swim in a pool

Which of the following best describes the term "atmosphere"?

• The layer of gases surrounding the Earth

• The solid surface of the Earth

• The water bodies on Earth

• The core of the Earth

In which sentence is the word "hardship" used correctly?

• The hardship of the journey made us stronger.

• The hardship of the journey made us stronger.

• The hardship of the journey made us stronger.

• The hardship of the journey made us stronger.