Vocabulary List #1

What is the best definition of "trench"?

• A deep hole in the ground, often used in warfare or found in the ocean

• A large mountain or hill

• A small lake or pond

• A type of machine used for farming

Which sentence uses "autonomous" correctly?

• The robot is autonomous and can move on its own without help.

• The boy is autonomous because he always asks for help.

• The teacher is autonomous because she teaches students.

• The car is autonomous because it needs a driver to function.

What is the meaning of "summit"?

• The bottom of a valley

• The highest point of a mountain

• A deep hole in the ocean

• A type of large cave

Which sentence correctly uses the word "thrive"?

• Plants thrive when they get enough sunlight and water.

• The old car thrives because it is broken down.

• The baby thrived because he refused to eat food.

• The fish thrive when the lake dries up.

What does "prehistoric" mean?

• Happening in the future

• From a time before written history

• A recent event

• A place in the ocean

Which sentence correctly uses the word "vital"?

• Drinking water is vital for survival.

• Watching TV is vital for learning.

• Sleeping late every night is vital for health.

• Playing video games is vital for success.

What does "remotely" mean?

• Close to something

• Very far away

• Happening suddenly

• A type of machine

Which sentence correctly uses the word "glimpse"?

• I caught a glimpse of the shooting star before it disappeared.

• She took a glimpse at the book and read the whole story.

• He glimpsed the sunset for an hour.

• The teacher gave the students a glimpse of their homework by reading the whole page.

What is a "submersible"?

• A vehicle that can travel underwater

• A spaceship that flies in space

• A type of large mountain

• A machine used for farming

The deep-sea explorer used a __________ to dive into the ocean's depths.

• Summit

• Trench

• Submersible

• Autonomous