Vocabulary
"Archaeologists are a hardy bunch. They dig everywhere, including in old garbage piles and toilets."
What does the word hardy mean?
a. funny b. healthy c. tough d. cautious
c. tough
Fitness can influence how alert you are and how you feel emotionally.
What does the word influence mean in the sentence?
a. decrease b. affect c. tempt d. impress
b. affect
The word "altitude" comes from the Latin root alt, which means high. What does altitude mean in the following sentence? Military airplanes maneuver through the air at various speeds, angles, and altitudes.
a. flights b. distances c. heights d. alternatives
c. heights
Thirty-nine women competed in aquatic events at the 1912 Olympics.
The word "aquatic" comes form the Latin word aqua, which means "water". What does aquatic mean in the sentence above?
a. deep-sea b. freshwater c. living in water d. performed in water
d. performed in water
The word "exclusion" comes from the Latin word clus, which means "shut".
What does the word exclusion mean?
a. excitement surrounding an event b. the act of keeping out c. overall acceptance d. ability to leave
b. the act of keeping out