Lost Temple of the AztecsVocabulary

Empire Definition: A large area made up of many territories under one government

Synonym: KingdomExample: Roman Empire

Roman Empire

Aztec Empire

AdornedDefinition: Decorated

Sentence: The statue of King Kamehameha was adorned with thousands of flower leis.

Kamehameha

CausewaysDefinition: Raised roads across water or marshes

Synonym: Long Bridge

Causeway Across a Lake

ConqueredDefinition: Defeated in battleSynonyms: Beat, Control, Triumph, Overpower,

Sentence: The Aztecs conquered neighboring areas to expand their empire.

IntricateDefinition: Complicated, made up of many details

Antonyms: Simple, PlainSentence: The stone carving was amazingly intricate and showed many facial details.

Intricate Carving

MetropolisDefinition: A major city, a center of culture

Sentence: The New York City area is a major metropolis of the United States.

Metropolis: Manila, Philippines

MomentousDefinition: Extremely important

Synonym: SignificantSentence: Receiving their graduation certificates was a momentous occasion for the sixth graders.

SitesDefinition: LocationsSynonyms: Place, AreaSentence One: The archeologists

discovered a new excavation site.Sentence Two: Charlie explored

the new web site of math games.

Aztec Excavation Site

TributesDefinition: Gifts that people give

to leadersSynonyms: Appreciation,

OfferingSentence: The class presented

tributes to the brilliant and beautiful Ms. Teekell. (Thank you.)

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