4B 2/5 Chap. 9 Vocabulary Amplify pg.111

What does the word "superstitious" mean?

• Having irrational fears about mysterious things or the unknown

• Being very brave and fearless

• Loving to explore new places

• Being extremely happy and joyful

What is the meaning of "well-being"?

• The state of being sad and lonely

• The state of being happy, healthy, and comfortable

• The state of being rich and famous

• The state of being tired and exhausted

What does "excavation" refer to?

• A place in the ground where material has been dug up and removed

• A tall building in a city

• A type of ancient writing

• A large body of water

What is a "guinea"?

• A type of bird

• A gold coin formerly used in Great Britain

• A type of fruit

• A famous painting

What does "ambush" mean?

• To make a surprise attack

• To build a shelter

• To cook a meal

• To write a story

What is a "doubloon"?

• A type of musical instrument

• A gold coin formerly used in Spain or Latin America

• A type of dance

• A kind of tree

What is a "moidore"?

• A type of fish

• A gold coin formerly used in Portugal or Brazil

• A kind of flower

• A type of hat

What is a "sequin"?

• A type of fabric

• A gold coin formerly used in Venice, Malta, or Turkey

• A kind of bird

• A type of dance

Which word means "having irrational fears about mysterious things or the unknown"?

• Well-being

• Superstitious

• Ambush

• Excavation

Which word refers to "a place in the ground where material has been dug up and removed"?

• Guinea

• Excavation

• Sequin

• Moidore