Vocab Set 3

Question 1

Pyrotechnics
Word Form: Noun

Answer 1

Definition: The art of making or using fireworks.

Example: The pyrotechnics at the concert lit up the whole sky

Question 2

Gunpowder
Word Form: Noun

Answer 2

Definition: A substance used to make fireworks or explosives.

Example: Gunpowder was first used to make simple fireworks.

Question 3

Potassium Nitrate
Word Form: Noun

Answer 3

Definition: A chemical substance used in making fireworks and gunpowder.

Example: Potassium nitrate is mixed with other chemicals to create explosions.

Question 4

Firecrackers
Word Form: Noun

Answer 4

Definition: Small fireworks that make a loud noise when they explode.

Example: The children set off firecrackers during the New Year celebrations.

Question 5

Spectacle
Word Form: Noun

Answer 5

Definition: A very impressive or exciting show.

Example: The fireworks display was a breathtaking spectacle.

Question 6

Cataclysmic
Word Form: Adjective

Answer 6

Definition: Causing great destruction or change.

Example: The volcano caused a cataclysmic event, destroying the nearby village.

Question 7

Sulphur
Word Form: Noun

Answer 7

Definition: A yellow chemical element that smells strong and is used in fireworks.

Example: Sulphur is an important ingredient in gunpowder.

Question 8

Illuminations
Word Form: Noun

Answer 8

Definition: Bright lights or decorations that light up something.

Example: The street was full of colorful illuminations during the festival.

Question 9

Monumental
Word Form: Adjective

Answer 9

Definition: Very big, important, or impressive.

Example: Building the bridge was a monumental achievement for the city.

Question 10

Commemorating
Word Form: Verb

Answer 10

Definition: To honor or remember an important person or event.

Example: The fireworks were used to commemorate the country’s independence day.