26-30 Flashcards

1
Q

(adj) Land suitable for growing crops.

A

arable

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2
Q

The farmer had 90 acres of——— land and
10 acres of woodlot.

A

arable

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3
Q

A person who studies history by examining objects dug up from the ground.

(nhà khảo cổ học.)

A

archeologist

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4
Q

It is amazing to see the painstaking techniques used by the———— at the dig.
(painstaking = carefull, meticulous)

A

archeologist

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5
Q

Large calibre guns, like cannon(s)

A

artillery

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6
Q

During the war games, the military fired the heavy ——–.

A

artillery

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7
Q

(n) A sudden, violent attack.

A

assault

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8
Q

The policeman suffered an ——— when
trying to make an arrest.

A

assault

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9
Q

A Shelter or protection from danger.

A

asylum

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10
Q

The political activist sought———- in the embassy when his life was threatened.
(sought?)

A

asylum

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