Vocabulary Test  ch. 17-18 (America's story 2)

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Which word best captures the essence of unwavering dedication and refusal to give up, even when faced with setbacks?

  • Fulfillment
  • Accomplishment
  • Productivity
  • Persistence (correct)

The term 'financial' exclusively refers to large-scale, international monetary transactions.

False (B)

What is the legal protection granted to an inventor, as represented by the term listed?

patent

A _ is a psychologist or mind doctor.

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Match the term with its corresponding definition.

<p>Stubborn = Obstinate Fascinating = Extremely interesting Grumpier = Bad-tempered Schoolmaster = Director or a male teacher</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which term describes the act of creating or imitating something, often with the intent to deceive?

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'Homeschool' refers exclusively to educational programs provided by government-certified institutions within a student's residence.

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What noun signifies a state of extreme weariness, often resulting from physical or mental exertion?

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The word _ refers to possessions.

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Match the following terms with their definitions.

<p>Baggage = Luggage Productively = Profitably Property = Possessions Exhaustion = Extreme tiredness</p> Signup and view all the answers

If someone is described as being 'obstinate', which of the following terms best describes them?

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The primary function of a 'phonograph' is to transmit audio signals wirelessly over long distances.

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What is the term for a long, thin strand or fiber, often used in sewing or weaving?

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_ is grief or sorrowing.

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Match the following terms with their corresponding concept.

<p>Inventive = Design new things Afford = Pay for Thread = String Accomplish = Achieve successfully</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following words BEST describes the meaning of 'grant'?

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The term 'tragedy' refers exclusively to personal misfortunes and does not apply to large-scale disasters.

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What is the term for a sudden feeling of surprise or wonder?

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A _ is a talk or discussion.

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Match the following terms to their respective definitions.

<p>Filament = Thread Indeed = As expected Discovery = Finding Patent = Copyright</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which word best describes a state of being physically broken or weakened?

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The term 'revolutionary' does not apply solely to political upheavals and encompass scientific or technological breakthroughs.

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What term represents a formal discussion or debate, often in a legal setting?

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A _ is a record player.

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Match the following terms with their corresponding definitions:

<p>Grant = Allow Amazement = Surprise Impaired = Damaged Deaf = Hard of hearing</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following terms is most closely associated with the concept of 'resolution'?

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The term 'tuberculosis' describes a newly discovered form of advanced technology used in modern construction.

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What term refers to the act of giving birth or producing offspring?

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To _ is to accomplish successfully.

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Which of these terms is closest in meaning to 'parter'?

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The word 'request' does not mean to give something.

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What word on the list means tribunal?

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To think about is to _.

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Match the terms.

<p>Homeschool = Educate at home Tuberculosis = Concretion Assistant = Second Breed = Reproduce</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following words means asking?

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The word 'fulfill' does not mean to design new things.

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What is the noun on the list that is the opposite of remember?

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The noun _ means perseverance.

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Match the definitions.

<p>Revolutionary = Entire Mourning = Grief or sorrowing Financial = Money Forge = Produce</p> Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

Fulfill

To succeed in achieving something.

Persistence

Persistent determination

Stubborn

Unreasonably determined to have one's own way

Fascinating

Extremely interesting or attractive

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Grumpier

Bad-tempered; irritable

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Schoolmaster

Director or a male teacher

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Baggage

Suitcases or bags used to carry a traveler's belongings

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Productively

In a manner that generates profit or financial gain

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Property

Things someone owns; possessions

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Exhaustion

Extreme tiredness

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Inventive

Having the ability to create or design new things

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Afford

To have enough money to pay for something

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Thread

A thin strand of cotton, nylon, or other material used in sewing or weaving.

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Accomplish

To achieve successfully

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Filament

A slender threadlike object or fiber

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Indeed

In truth; in fact; certainly

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Discovery

The process of finding something or learning something new

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Patent

The exclusive legal right to reproduce, publish, and sell a literary, musical, or artistic work.

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Grant

Agree to give or allow (something requested) to someone

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Amazement

A feeling of great surprise or wonder

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Impaired

Damaged or weakened.

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Deaf

Unable to hear well or at all

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Determination

Firmness of purpose; resoluteness

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Therapist

A person who treats mental or emotional disorders

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Pupil

A student in school

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Tragedy

An event causing great suffering, destruction, and distress, such as a serious accident, crime, or natural catastrophe

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Revolutionary

Engaged in or promoting political revolution

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Mourning

The expression of deep sorrow for someone who has died

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Financial

Relating to money or finances.

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Forge

Produce or make.

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Conversation

A talk between two or more people

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Court

A body established to administer justice

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Phonograph

A device for playing recorded sounds

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Consider

Think carefully about something

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Homeschool

Educate (a child) at home instead of at school.

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Tuberculosis

An infectious bacterial disease that mainly affects the lungs

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Assistant

A person who assists someone

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Breed

Reproduce

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Parter

Buddy, friend

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Request

Asking

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Study Notes

  • Vocabulary list covers chapters 17-18

Vocabulary

  • Fulfill: To succeed in.
  • Persistence: Perseverance.
  • Stubborn: Obstinate.
  • Fascinating: Extremely interesting.
  • Grumpier: Bad-tempered.
  • Schoolmaster: Director or a male teacher.
  • Baggage: Luggage.
  • Productively: Profitably.
  • Property: Possessions.
  • Exhaustion: Extreme tiredness.
  • Inventive: Design new things.
  • Afford: To pay for.
  • Thread: String.
  • Accomplish: To achieve successfully.
  • Filament: Thread.
  • Indeed: As expected.
  • Discovery: Finding.
  • Patent: Copyright.
  • Grant: To allow.
  • Amazement: Surprise.
  • Impaired: Damaged.
  • Deaf: Hard of hearing.
  • Determination: Resolution.
  • Therapist: Psychologist or mind doctor.
  • Pupil: Student.
  • Tragedy: Disaster.
  • Revolutionary: Entire.
  • Mourning: Grief or sorrowing.
  • Financial: Money.
  • Forge: To produce.
  • Conversation: Talk or discussion.
  • Court: Tribunal.
  • Phonograph: Record player.
  • Consider: To think about.
  • Homeschool: Educate at home.
  • Tuberculosis: Concretion.
  • Assistant: Second.
  • Breed: To reproduce.
  • Parter: Buddy.
  • Request: Asking.

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