Vocabulary Study 3 Grade 10

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John Bradshaw's 1891 discovery in Kimberley

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Rock painting while cattle graze

Answer explanation

The correct choice is 'graze' because it refers to cattle feeding on grass, which aligns with the context of a farmer taking his cattle out. The other options do not fit the context of cattle activities.

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Rock paintings in the region

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Scattered (100,000 total)

Answer explanation

The correct choice is 'scattered' because it indicates that the rock paintings are spread out over a wide area, which fits the context of uncovering one among many. The other options do not convey this meaning.

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Art historians' reaction to realistic representations

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Marvel

Answer explanation

The correct choice is 'marvel' because it conveys admiration for the realistic representations in the paintings. The other options do not fit the context of expressing awe or appreciation.

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Unsuccessful in determining when the Bradshaws were painted

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Due to chemical changes in rocks

Answer explanation

The correct choice is 'determining' because the sentence discusses the challenge archaeologists face in establishing when the Bradshaws were painted, which aligns with the meaning of 'determining'.

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Ancient wasp nest covering a painting

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Fossil

Answer explanation

The correct choice is 'fossil' because it refers to the preserved remains of an ancient wasp nest, which could indeed cover a painting. The other options do not fit the context of an ancient nest.

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Largest group in Australia

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Indigenous

Answer explanation

The correct choice is 'indigenous' because it accurately describes the Australian Aborigines as the original inhabitants of Australia, fitting the context of the sentence about their paintings.

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Determine age of nest

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Estimate age of painting

Answer explanation

The correct choice is 'estimate' because determining the age of the nest allows scientists to make an educated guess about the age of the painting beneath it. 'Depict', 'contend', and 'blend' do not fit the context.

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Archaeologists' view on Bradshaws' origin

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Contend: painted by a pre-Aboriginal cultural group

Answer explanation

The correct choice is 'contend' because it means to assert or argue a position, which fits the context of archaeologists presenting a theory about the Bradshaws. The other options do not convey this meaning.

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Images on the Bradshaws

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depicted by non-Australian artists

Answer explanation

The correct choice is 'depicted' because it indicates that the images show or represent something. The context suggests that the artists' origins are revealed through what is represented in the images.

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Indigenous artwork in Kimberley region

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Resembles Aboriginal works elsewhere

Answer explanation

The correct choice is 'resemble' because it indicates that the indigenous artwork in the Kimberley region is similar to Aboriginal works created elsewhere, which aligns with the context of comparing artworks.