Enthusiastic Exploration of Vocabulary Workshop Level B Unit 12

What does the term "Embezzling" mean?

A. Paying off debts
B. Exploring territories
C. Stealing funds

Answer:

The term "Embezzling" means C. Stealing funds.

Embezzling refers to the act of stealing funds, often in a deceitful manner, for personal gain. It is considered a form of financial fraud and is illegal in most jurisdictions.

Individuals who engage in embezzlement typically have access to the funds they are stealing, such as employees who misuse company funds for their own benefit.

What did Ponce de Leon search for, and where did he explore?

A. Fountain of Youth, Florida
B. Fountain of Wisdom, California
C. Fountain of Wealth, Texas

Answer:

Ponce de Leon searched for A. Fountain of Youth and explored Florida.

Legend has it that Ponce de Leon was in search of the mythical Fountain of Youth, a spring that supposedly had the power to restore youth to anyone who drank from it. While his search for this fabled fountain proved futile, he is known for exploring and claiming Florida as a territory for the Spanish.