Vocabulary Context Questions

Which term is closest in meaning to "a valuable spice" in this context: "A valuable spice drove global trade"?

• Worthless herb

• Precious seasoning

• Common flavor

• Inexpensive condiment

Which term is closest in meaning to "a large evergreen tree" in this context: "A large evergreen tree produces nutmeg"?

• Small deciduous plant

• Tall perennial tree

• Tiny shrub

• Short-lived bush

Which term is closest in meaning to "native to" in this context: "Nutmeg is native to tropical islands"?

• Foreign to

• Originating from

• Imported to

• Absent from

Which term is closest in meaning to "grow" in this context: "Spices grow in fertile regions"?

• Wilt

• Cultivate

• Decay

• Shrink

Which term is closest in meaning to "island" in this context: "Spices thrive on a tropical island"?

• Mainland

• Isle

• Desert

• Mountain

Which term is closest in meaning to "be thickly branched with" in this context: "Trees be thickly branched with dense leaves"?

• Be sparsely covered with

• Be heavily branched with

• Be thinly layered with

• Be bare of

Which term is closest in meaning to "dense foliage" in this context: "Dense foliage protects spice trees"?

• Sparse leaves

• Thick greenery

• Thin branches

• Bare twigs

Which term is closest in meaning to "tough" in this context: "Tough leaves shield the nutmeg seed"?

• Fragile

• Durable

• Soft

• Delicate

Which term is closest in meaning to "leaves" in this context: "Leaves shelter the spice seeds"?

• Roots

• Foliage

• Stems

• Bark

Which term is closest in meaning to "pale" in this context: "Pale husks cover the nutmeg"?

• Bright

• Faded

• Vibrant

• Dark