Turtles All the Way Down Week 1 Vocab

What does the word 'accelerate' mean?

• To move sideways

• To slow down

• To go faster

• To stop

Which word describes a loud, unpleasant mixture of sounds?

• Silence

• Cacophony

• Melody

• Harmony

What happens when someone 'convulses'?

• They sleep

• They laugh

• They move suddenly in an uncontrolled way

• They stand still

What is the function of the esophagus?

• To connect the throat to the stomach

• To pump blood

• To filter air

• To digest food

What does 'fertilize' mean in the context of agriculture?

• To plant seeds

• To water plants

• To improve soil quality for plant growth

• To harvest crops

What is a 'geodesic' line?

• A line that is straight

• A line that is the shortest between two points on a surface

• A line that is the longest between two points

• A line that is curved

What does 'incongruous' mean?

• Very loud

• Very colorful

• Not in harmony with surroundings

• In harmony with surroundings

What does 'indigenous' refer to?

• People or things that are new

• Foreign people or things

• People or things native to a country

• People or things that are extinct

What does 'intrepid' describe?

• A fearful person

• A quiet person

• A brave person

• A lazy person

What does 'lacerated' mean?

• Smooth and even

• Covered in water

• Having edges that are jagged or torn

• Completely healed