2025 Vocabulary List One

What does the word "enlightened" mean?

• Having an open-mind or progressive understanding

• Being in a state of confusion

• Having a closed mind

• Being unaware of new ideas

In the example given, what did enlightened scientists believe during the Middle Ages?

• The earth was flat

• The earth was round

• The earth was square

• The earth was triangular

What does the verb "implicated" mean?

• To suggest that someone or something is involved

• To prove someone is innocent

• To ignore someone's involvement

• To celebrate someone's achievements

What does the verb "confronted" mean?

• To avoid a situation

• To face a challenging situation

• To ignore a problem

• To run away from a challenge

In the example, what did she do when she had all the facts of the case?

• She ignored the suspect

• She confronted the suspect

• She avoided the suspect

• She ran away from the suspect

What does the verb "intercede" mean?

• To come between conflicting differences

• To agree with someone

• To ignore a situation

• To create a conflict

What is the definition of the word "patron"?

• Someone who purchases goods, services, or financially supports a cause.

• Someone who creates art.

• Someone who sells goods and services.

• Someone who manages a business.

In the example given, what was the person known to be a patron of?

• The arts

• Science

• Sports

• Literature

What does the term "metamorphosis" mean?

• The process of change from immature to mature

• The process of learning a new language

• The process of building a structure

• The process of cooking a meal

Which example best illustrates metamorphosis?

• A child learning to read

• A caterpillar turning into a butterfly

• A seed growing into a tree

• A person traveling to a new country