Questions and Answers
The novel Uncle Tom's Cabin, which exposed the horrors of slavery, helped to ___ the American Civil War.
instigate
My ability to speak Spanish is _____, but I can at least manage to ask directions or order a meal.
rudimentary
Athletes need to be ___. After a defeat, an individual or team must be able to come back and fight for victory the next time.
resilient
Marie and Pierre Curie _____ on important scientific experiments involving radioactivity.
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Dawn is a ___ about banning nuclear weapons. She has walked for miles in protest marches and stood in the rain for hours during demonstrations.
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Kim's parents nagged her so hard about practicing the piano that they finally ____ any interest she might have had in music.
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Mother Teresa, who devoted her life to helping the poor, is _____ by some people as a twentieth-century saint.
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Jamie was ____ over the death of his dog, his companion for fourteen years.
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Since I'd like to be a photographer, I can see, in ___, that I would have gained valuable experience if I had taken pictures for the school newspaper.
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The Cord, in the 1920s, was the first car with front-wheel drive, but in those days most people considered the idea ridiculous and _____ at it.
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Study Notes
Vocabulary Definitions
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Instigate: To provoke or stir up an action or event; "Uncle Tom's Cabin" was instrumental in instigating the American Civil War by highlighting the horrors of slavery.
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Rudimentary: Basic or elementary level; the speaker has only a rudimentary ability to speak Spanish, sufficient for simple tasks like asking for directions or ordering food.
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Resilient: Capacity to recover quickly from difficulties; essential trait for athletes who must bounce back after defeats to strive for future victories.
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Collaborate: To work jointly on an activity or project; Marie and Pierre Curie collaborated on significant scientific research related to radioactivity.
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Zealot: A passionate and committed person, often regarding a specific cause; Dawn is a zealot for nuclear disarmament, actively participating in protests and demonstrations.
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Squelch: To suppress or crush; Kim's parents excessively pressured her about practicing piano, which ultimately squelched her interest in music.
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Venerate: To regard with deep respect; Mother Teresa is venerated by many as a saint for her lifelong dedication to aiding the impoverished.
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Despondent: In a state of hopelessness or dejection; Jamie felt despondent after the loss of his cherished dog, his companion for fourteen years.
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Retrospect: A reflective consideration of past events; the speaker realizes retrospectively that engaging with the school newspaper could have provided valuable experiences in photography.
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Scoff: To mock or ridicule; in the 1920s, innovative concepts like front-wheel drive in cars were often scoffed at and deemed ludicrous by the public.
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