Unit 2 Week 1: Empire of the Sea

Question 1

artifact

Answer 1

synonym: relic, antique

We examined the ancient (artifact) to figure out how it was made.

Question 2

communal

Answer 2

synonym: cooperative, community, common

At the picnic, we all ate together at a (communal) table.

Question 3

derived

Answer 3

synonym: borrowed, copied
Lemonade is (derived) from lemons.

Question 4

inscription

Answer 4

synonym: lettering, engraving, text

The (inscription) that goes with her statue quotes one of her famous speeches.

Question 5

millennium

Answer 5

definition: 1000 years

After ten centuries, a new (millennium) began in the year 2000.

Question 6

stationery

Answer 6

synonym: pen and paper, office or school supplies

Kyle wrote formal thank-you notes on special (stationery).

Question 7

utilize

Answer 7

synonym: use, employ, apply
You should (utilize) all tools safely.

Question 8

yields

Answer 8

synonym: bring in, supply, provide

Farmers use special plant food to increase crop (yields).