Check Your Understanding

Choose the word or phrase that matches each definition.

1.Very old; from a long time ago — this word or phrase is .
2.A low area of land between hills or mountains — this word or phrase is .
3.Feeling annoyed or impatient because of being unable to achieve something — this word or phrase is .
4.An arrangement in which the winner of a contest gets everything and the loser gets nothing — this word or phrase is .
5.An invitation to compete or fight — this word or phrase is .
6.Nobody was brave enough to try or risk something — this word or phrase is .
7.Protective covering worn to defend the body against weapons — this word or phrase is .
8.To beat someone in a battle, contest, or war — this word or phrase is .
9.Keeping safe from harm or danger — this word or phrase is .
10.Not in the least; not to any degree — this word or phrase is .
11.A small bag or container for holding something — this word or phrase is .
12.To let go of; to set free — this word or phrase is .
13.Rushing forward quickly and aggressively, often to attack — this word or phrase is .
14.Released one's hold on something — this word or phrase is .
15.The part of the face above the eyebrows and below the hairline — this word or phrase is .
16.Regardless of; whatever the circumstances — this word or phrase is .
17.To succeed in dealing with or defeating a problem or difficulty — this word or phrase is .