Units 8-14 Vocabulary Cumulative Test

Match the following vocabulary words to their definitions.

• giving off atomic energy when it's nucleus is broken down

• interval

• tiny parts or pieces, such as specks or nearly invisible fragments

• civil

• being polite, well-mannered or courteous

• particles

• the amount of time between two events or objects

• radioactive

• a person who speaks out or pleads for the cause of another by defending or supporting that person

• advocate

Match the following vocabulary words to their definitions.

• relating to the nucleus of an atom or to weapons and power sources that use energy from atoms

• nuclear

• a new product, idea, or way to do something

• innovation

• the daily activities of people who do not serve in the military or work as police or firefighters

• welfare

• a state of happiness, good fortune, well-being, or health

• civilian

• a number of things that follow each other in order

• succession

Apple is to fruit as nuclear is to...

• war

• electric

• power

• Peace

What is the CIVIL thing to do when you realize you are wrong in an argument?

• continue to argue

• ignore the person's opinion

• apologize

• Refuse to admit you are wrong

Which word could describe particles?

• bits

• complete

• segments

• chunks

Which time unit is an interval?

• no time

• halftime

• warm-up

What would have a significant effect on your welfare?

• a delicious meal

• a friendship

• a disease

What might best serve as an advocate for children?

• a store

• a playground

• a charity

Which of these could be part of a civilian uniform?

• a suit and tie

• a fireproof coat

• a set of medals

• a taser

Which of these inventions would be an innovation today?

• portable phone

• nonpolluting car

• sewing machine

• television