Culture

Question 1

attribute

Answer 1

v. ascribe, credit,

Ex: ancient civilizations attributed the origins of writing to the gods.

Question 2

excavate

Answer 2

V. dig up, (specially to find objects from past cultures)

Ex: one of the earliest clay tablets was found in excavations in Egypt.

Question 3

scribe

Answer 3

N. writer, secretary

Ex: scribes began using reeds instead of tokens to make the clay

Question 4

carve

Answer 4

V. sculpt, to cut and shape hard material

Ex: he carved two wooden statues.

Question 5

encompass

Answer 5

V. include, involve

Ex: Mesoamerica was a region that encompasses parts of Mexico and Central America

Question 6

inscribe

Answer 6

v. carve, imprint, write

Ex: mayans are famous for the writing they inscribed on Temple walls, and other religious structures

Question 7

deed

Answer 7

n. performance, achievement, act (especially a good or bad one)

Question 8

evoke/
sway

Answer 8

V. recall, to bring to mind/
V. To move back and forth

Ex: mention of this paradise evoke images of women in grass skirts swaying their hips

Question 9

stereotype

Answer 9

n. cliche, a fix idea people have especially one that is wrong.

Question 10

altar

Answer 10

n. a holy table in a church or temple.

Question 11

reign

Answer 11

The period of time that a king or queen is in power

Ex: Taking is credited with reviving dancing during his reign late 19th century

Question 12

elaborate

Answer 12

Adj. complicated, intricate
, having a lot of detail and decoration

Ex: Dancers wear, elaborate customs including the famous Hawaiian floral garland known as leisure

Question 13

portray

Answer 13

V. represent, act out,

Ex: they use movements, gestures, and facial expressions to portray a character or an emotion.

Question 14

culminate

Answer 14

V. end up, result in

Ex: They had an argument, which culminated in Tom getting drunk.

Question 15

abstract/
literal

Answer 15

Adj. theoretical, not concrete(definite, specific)/
Adj. actual, exact meaning

Question 16

conflict

Answer 16

N. opposition, disagreement, encounter

Ex: Try to keep any conflict between you and your ex-partner to a minimum

Question 17

Sharpen

Answer 17

V. improve, enhance

Ex: He will need to sharpen his diplomatic skills in order to work with Congress

Question 18

frailty

Answer 18

N. weakness, lack of strength

Ex: he effectively portrays human frailty through physical comedy

Question 19

renowned

Answer 19

Adj. famous, well-known
N. renown (=fame)
V. renown

Ex: The area is renowned for its Romanesque churches.

Question 20

corporeal

Answer 20

adj. physical, bodily

Question 21

prominent

Answer 21

adj. important, major, main

Ex: Trade will figure prominently in the second day of talks in Washington

Question 22

emerge

Answer 22

V. appear, develop,

Ex: Vietnam has emerged as the world’s third-biggest rice exporter

Question 23

illusion

Answer 23

N. false impression,

Ex: Floor-to-ceiling windows can look stunning, giving the illusion of extra height.

Question 24

reminiscent

Answer 24

Adj. evocative, suggestive, remindful

Ex: We drank from wax-coated paper cups reminiscent of a visit to the dentist.