Ch. 3 Lsn. 3 Egypt's Empire Vocabulary

What is the meaning of the word "incense" when used as a noun?

• A type of flower

• A substance that is burned for its sweet smell

• A type of food

• A musical instrument

Which of the following best describes the role of "envoys"?

• People who plant trees

• Messengers or representatives, especially in diplomatic missions

• Individuals who write books

• People who build houses

What does the word "acquired" mean?

• To lose something

• To gain or obtain something

• To destroy something

• To hide something

Which of the following is a synonym for "authority"?

• Weakness

• Power or control

• Confusion

• Ignorance

What does it mean if something has "declined"?

• It has increased

• It has remained the same

• It has decreased or gone down

• It has disappeared

Which of the following sentences uses the word "incense" correctly?

• The incense of the mountain was breathtaking.

• She decided to incense the room with fresh flowers.

• The incense burned slowly, filling the room with a calming aroma.

• He incensed the cake with too much sugar.

In which situation might you find "envoys"?

• At a local grocery store

• During a diplomatic meeting between countries

• At a school sports event

• In a cooking class

If someone has "acquired" a new skill, what have they done?

• They have forgotten it

• They have learned or developed it

• They have ignored it

• They have rejected it

Which of the following best describes someone with "authority"?

• Someone who is always late

• Someone who has the power to make decisions

• Someone who is very shy

• Someone who is always confused

What might happen if a business has "declined" over the years?

• It has become more successful

• It has stayed the same

• It has lost customers and profits

• It has expanded to new locations