Question

great minds: albert einstein
by lydia lukidis
the following terms are vocabulary words from the article. match the vocabulary word with its correct definition by writing the corresponding letter on the line.

1. genius
2. century
3. theory
4. gravity
5. doctorate
6. complicated
7. universe
8. compass
9. curious
10. outstanding

a. a force that pulls a body toward the center of the earth
b. an instrument that displays the direction of magnetic north
c. complex; difficult to understand
d. eager to learn about or know something
e. everything in existence; the cosmos
f. mastermind; brilliant person
g. excellent; exceptional
h. a set of ideas that is intended to explain something
i. the highest degree that is awarded by a college, university, or other institution of learning
j. a period of one hundred years

Explanation:

1. "Genius" means a master - mind or brilliant person, so 1 - f.
2. "Century" is a period of one hundred years, so 2 - j.
3. "Theory" is a set of ideas to explain something, so 3 - h.
4. "Gravity" is a force that pulls a body toward the center of the earth, so 4 - a.
5. "Doctorate" is the highest degree awarded by a college, university, or other institution of learning, so 5 - i.
6. "Complicated" means complex or difficult to understand, so 6 - c.
7. "Universe" is everything in existence or the cosmos, so 7 - e.
8. "Compass" is an instrument that displays the direction of magnetic north, so 8 - b.
9. "Curious" means eager to learn about or know something, so 9 - d.
10. "Outstanding" means excellent or exceptional, so 10 - g.

Answer:

1. f. mastermind; brilliant person
2. j. a period of one hundred years
3. h. a set of ideas that is intended to explain something
4. a. a force that pulls a body toward the center of the earth
5. i. the highest degree that is awarded by a college, university, or other institution of learning
6. c. complex; difficult to understand
7. e. everything in existence; the cosmos
8. b. an instrument that displays the direction of magnetic north
9. d. eager to learn about or know something
10. g. excellent; exceptional