31-35 Flashcards
1
Q
(n) The mixture of gases that surrounds Earth
A
atmosphere
2
Q
The———— protects us from the sun’s harmful radiation and provides us with air to breathe.
A
atmosphere
3
Q
Usual or ordinary.
A
average
4
Q
The suspect was described as being of———- height.
A
average
5
Q
An even distribution of weight
A
balance
6
Q
The tight-rope walker had perfect——– on the wire.
A
balance
7
Q
A weapon used from ancient time to hurl large objects at an enemy.
(hurl= throw)
A
ballista
8
Q
The——— is more like a giant crossbow than a catapult.
A
ballista
9
Q
A bench that has an upholstered seat and is placed along a wall
A
banquette
10
Q
At the restaurant they chose a corner table with a———–.
A
banquette
