Above and Beyond - Vocabulary Quiz

Definition: To go down or move downwards, like coming down a mountain or stairs.

• descend

• ascend

• pressurized

• cosmic

The physics lecture on ______ particles discussed tiny elements like electrons and quarks, which are smaller than atoms.

• pressurized

• subatomic

• extraordinary

• artificial

The ______ lake, created by humans and not naturally formed, was a popular spot for boating and fishing.

• artificial

• descend

• pressurized

• enormous

Definition: Very unusual, special, or remarkable, often in a way that is very impressive or surprising.

• descend

• enormous

• extraordinary

• ascend

His ______ during the experiment included detailed notes and careful watching of the chemical reaction.

• observations

• extraordinary

• ascend

• plummeted

Definition: Related to the universe beyond the Earth's atmosphere, especially when thinking about space and the objects in it, like stars and planets.

• enormous

• observations

• cosmic

• artificial

Definition: A special type of ship designed to operate underwater, often used for exploration or military purposes.

• submarine

• subatomic

• observations

• artificial

The stone ______ to the bottom of the well, falling quickly and disappearing into the water.

• ascend

• plummeted

• observations

• triumphed

Definition: Made by humans rather than occurring in nature; not natural.

• artificial

• cosmic

• pressurized

• observations

Definition: The act of watching and noticing things carefully, especially to learn something new or understand more about them.

• observations

• extraordinary

• triumphed

• cosmic