Nouns
Verbs
Adjectives
The Story
100
a person held prisoner by another or by an enemy
hostage
100
to meet or bring together
assemble
100
amazingly large, great, or powerful
colossal
100
What is the name of the city that was destroyed when a volcano erupted?
Pompeii
200
a fast downhill movement of rocks or soil; a lopsided victory in an election
landslide
200
to add to the appearance of; to dress up
adorn
200
producing a desired or conclusive result; having a strong impact
effective
200
What country is the city located in?
Italy
300
a sign or illness; a sign that something else exists or is happening
symptom
300
to take over or use as one's own, often without permission
appropriate
300
weak or lacking strength; likely to give in to temptation
frail
300
What was the name of the volcano that erupted and destroyed the city?
Mount Vesuvius
400
violent, reckless , or wild behavior
rampage
400
to run or move quickly or playfully
scamper
400
suitable or fitting
appropriate
400
What killed most of the people of the city?
The hot gases (over 900 degrees Fahrenheit) that came from the volcano.
500
a written order that allows for legal action
warrant
500
to declare for certain; to approve or guarantee
warrant
500
starting as of a particular date or time
effective
500
What year did the volcano erupt that destroyed the city?
79 CE
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