Vocabulary Test Ch. 15-16 (America's Story 3)

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Which of the following actions best describes the meaning of 'accommodate'?

To obstruct or hinder progress.
To remove from power.
To create confusion and disorder.
To fill in with the wishes. (correct)

'Prosperity' is defined as a state of poverty or lack of success.

False (B)

An individual who migrates from one place to another is referred to as an ______.

immigrant

Match the following terms with their corresponding definitions:

Tyranny = Cruel rule Oppression = tyranny Humiliation = Embarrassment Suspicious = Doubtful Signup and view all the answers

What does 'entrusted' imply in a professional context?

Being given responsibility for, or charge of something. (A) Signup and view all the answers

'Cinematic' pertains to agriculture and farming practices.

False (B) Signup and view all the answers

Define 'stewardship' in the context of resource management.

the job of taking care of something Signup and view all the answers

When something goes wrong or fails to produce the intended result, it is said to have ______.

backfired Signup and view all the answers

Match the following terms with their meanings:

Veterans = Expert Personnel = Staff Sightseers = Visitor Motorists = The driver of an automobile Signup and view all the answers

What does 'volatile' describe?

A volatile substance. (D) Signup and view all the answers

Suburbs are defined as areas of high industrial production.

False (B) Signup and view all the answers

What does the term 'turmoil' signify?

confusion, disorder Signup and view all the answers

The term for farming is ______.

agriculture Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best describes the meaning of 'Tumultuous'?

Making a loud noise. (C) Signup and view all the answers

'Palomino;' refers to a type of exotic bird.

False (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of a 'trigger'?

a small device that releases a spring Signup and view all the answers

The definition of 'halt' is to ______.

stop Signup and view all the answers

What does the term 'overthrow' signify?

To remove from power. (C) Signup and view all the answers

'Moral' is related to unethical standards.

False (B) Signup and view all the answers

Define 'foothold' in mechanical terms.

pedal Signup and view all the answers

Feeling of embarrassment is described as ______.

humiliation Signup and view all the answers

What does 'condemned' mean?

damned (C) Signup and view all the answers

'Industry' is defined as suburbia.

False (B) Signup and view all the answers

Provide another word for 'prosperity'.

wealth or success Signup and view all the answers

The driver of an automobile is called ______.

motorists Signup and view all the answers

What does 'dedication' mean?

the quality of being dedicated (C) Signup and view all the answers

'Volatility' is not a volatile substance.

False (B) Signup and view all the answers

Provide another word for 'righteous'.

moral Signup and view all the answers

Study or exploration is called ______.

investigation Signup and view all the answers

What does 'personnel' mean?

staff (A) Signup and view all the answers

A divine rule is a commandments.

True (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the opposite of 'doubtful'?

suspicious Signup and view all the answers

A pale golden horse is commonly known as a ______.

palomino Signup and view all the answers

What does 'backfired' mean?

go wrong (B) Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

Equipment

Tools or equipment.

Prosperity

Wealth or success.