VOCAB CHECK – PASSAGE 2 – TEST 2 CAM 9

Provide the meaning or definition of the word: accuracy.

• The quality or state of being correct or precise.

• A type of measurement tool.

• A process of estimation.

• A method of communication.

Provide the meaning or definition of the word: alleged.

• Said, without proof, to have taken place or to have a specified illegal or undesirable quality.

• Proven to be true beyond any doubt.

• Completely unrelated to any event or action.

• Known for certain and verified.

Provide the meaning or definition of the word: astronomer.

• A scientist who studies celestial bodies such as stars, planets, and galaxies.

• A person who writes books about ancient history.

• A scientist who studies the behavior of animals in the wild.

• A person who designs and builds bridges.

Provide the meaning or definition of the word: astronomical.

• Relating to astronomy; extremely large.

• Related to agriculture and farming.

• Pertaining to music and sound.

• Connected with cooking and recipes.

Provide the meaning or definition of the word: besiege.

• To surround a place with armed forces in order to capture it or force its surrender.

• To repair something that is broken.

• To celebrate a special occasion with a party.

• To travel quickly from one place to another.

Provide the meaning or definition of the word: calculate.

• To determine mathematically, especially by numerical methods.

• To write a story or narrative.

• To draw a picture or diagram.

• To sing a song in a group.

Provide the meaning or definition of the word: cloud.

• A visible mass of condensed water vapor floating in the atmosphere.

• A type of rock found underground.

• A device used to measure temperature.

• A musical instrument played with strings.

Provide the meaning or definition of the word: deserve.

• To do something or have or show qualities worthy of (reward or punishment).

• To refuse to accept something offered.

• To make something less severe or intense.

• To move quickly from one place to another.

Provide the meaning or definition of the word: desolate.

• Deserted of people and in a state of bleak and dismal emptiness.

• Full of life and activity.

• Covered with lush vegetation.

• A place of constant celebration.

Provide the meaning or definition of the word: detect.

• To discover or identify the presence or existence of something.

• To hide or cover something from view.

• To destroy or remove completely.

• To ignore or overlook something.