Practice Set 19 Test 3 (C19T3) | Passage 1

archaeologists (noun)

• Experts who study human history through excavation.

• Professionals who analyze ancient texts and manuscripts.

• Scientists who focus on the study of fossils and dinosaurs.

• Artists who recreate historical events through paintings.

spices (noun, plural)

• Substances used to flavor food (e.g., pepper, cinnamon).

• A type of vegetable commonly used in salads.

• A category of fruits that are sweet and juicy.

• A cooking technique involving high heat.

it is no coincidence (phrase)

• Used to say that something is random or accidental.

• Used to say that something is intentional or meaningful.

• Used to express doubt about a situation.

• Used to indicate a common occurrence.

substance (noun)

• A type of matter with consistent properties.

• A chemical reaction that produces heat.

• A mixture of different materials.

• A process of changing states of matter.

patches of forest (noun phrase)

• Small areas covered by trees.

• Large expanses of grassland.

• Dense urban areas with little vegetation.

• Wetlands filled with aquatic plants.

re-occupied (verb – past participle)

• Taken up again after being abandoned.

• Completely destroyed and uninhabitable.

• Temporarily occupied for a short period.

• Left untouched for future generations.

rainforests (noun, plural)

• Plural of rainforest.

• A type of desert ecosystem.

• A region with no vegetation.

• A synonym for savanna.

the most recent ice age ended (clause)

• Refers to the conclusion of the last glacial period.

• Started around 2.6 million years ago.

• Was marked by the rise of sea levels.

• Occurred during the Jurassic period.

heavy-duty (adj)

• Designed for intense or tough use.

• Lightweight and portable.

• Suitable for casual use.

• Easily breakable and fragile.

edge (noun)

• The outermost part of something.

• A sharp side of an object.

• A boundary line between two areas.

• A point of intersection of lines.