Vocabulary List

Fill in the blank: An event that results in a transformation is called a ________.

• transition

• procedure

• phenomenon

• process

Fill in the blank: Relating to a system where vassals are protected by lords is described as ________.

• feudalism

• capitalism

• socialism

• industrialism

Fill in the blank: In an energetic manner is described as ________.

• dull

• vigorously

• energic

• sleepy

Fill in the blank: A longing for something better than the present situation is called ________.

• nostalgic

• yearning

• desire

• discontent

Fill in the blank: Either end of a railroad or bus route is known as a ________.

• terminus

• station

• terminal

• hub

Fill in the blank: Significant progress is referred to as a ________.

• milestone

• breakthrough

• advancement

• step forward

Fill in the blank: An enclosed chamber in which heat is produced for a building is called a ________.

• furnace

• boiler

• fireplace

• radiator

Fill in the blank: The No. 1 blast _______ was completed, blown-in the following year, and began operating in 1901. (Source 5)

• furnace

• oven

• kiln

• smelter

Fill in the blank: Just a year and a half later, however, the No. 1 blast furnace was shut down, _______ by inadequate funding, construction problems and poor operating technology. (Source 5)

• caused

• resulted

• triggered

• initiated

Fill in the blank: Just a year and a half later, however, the No. 1 blast furnace was shut down, plagued by _______ funding, construction problems and poor operating technology. (Source 5)

• insufficient

• excessive

• abundant

• robust