Vocabulary List

Fill in the blank: _______ means relating to genes.

• genetic

• hereditary

• chromosomal

• biological

Fill in the blank: _______ means relating to geography, or to the geography of a particular area or place.

• geographical

• historical

• cultural

• political

Fill in the blank: _______ is a period of time in history that is special for a particular reason.

• Era

• Event

• Date

• Year

Fill in the blank: If a reason, argument, etc. is _______, it makes you believe it or accept it because it is so strong.

• compelling

• weak

• unconvincing

• doubtful

Fill in the blank: If a problem _______, it starts to happen.

• occurs

• disappears

• stops

• vanishes

Fill in the blank: To _______ means to become less, or to make something become less.

• decrease

• increase

• expand

• grow

Fill in the blank: _______ means without being stopped or influenced by something.

• unimpeded

• hindered

• restricted

• obstructed

Fill in the blank: To _______ means to do something by making an effort; to complete successfully.

• achieve

• fail

• ignore

• neglect

A _______ is a sister or brother.

• sibling

• parent

• friend

• cousin

Fill in the blank: To _______ means to try very hard to do or achieve something.

• strive

• relax

• ignore

• abandon