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What does the word 'form' mean in this context?
What does the word 'form' mean in this context?
The term 'brain drain' refers to the influx of skilled individuals into a country.
The term 'brain drain' refers to the influx of skilled individuals into a country.
False
What is a synonym for 'surrender'?
What is a synonym for 'surrender'?
yield
To _____ from a situation means to escape or run away.
To _____ from a situation means to escape or run away.
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Match the following words with their meanings:
Match the following words with their meanings:
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Which of the following expressions relates to the word 'occupy'?
Which of the following expressions relates to the word 'occupy'?
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An 'abrupt' change is usually gradual and expected.
An 'abrupt' change is usually gradual and expected.
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What action does the term 'frustrate' convey in this context?
What action does the term 'frustrate' convey in this context?
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A sudden conflict between two superpowers is called a _____
A sudden conflict between two superpowers is called a _____
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What does 'be committed to' imply?
What does 'be committed to' imply?
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What does the word 'struggle' refer to in this vocabulary list?
What does the word 'struggle' refer to in this vocabulary list?
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The term 'brain drain' refers to the departure of skilled individuals from a country.
The term 'brain drain' refers to the departure of skilled individuals from a country.
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What does it mean to be 'committed to' something?
What does it mean to be 'committed to' something?
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To _____ means to take control of a zone.
To _____ means to take control of a zone.
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Match the following words with their synonyms:
Match the following words with their synonyms:
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Which of the following expressions best relates to the term 'flee'?
Which of the following expressions best relates to the term 'flee'?
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An 'abrupt' change indicates a gradual and expected transition.
An 'abrupt' change indicates a gradual and expected transition.
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What action is conveyed by the term 'frustrate'?
What action is conveyed by the term 'frustrate'?
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The term _____ describes skilled workers.
The term _____ describes skilled workers.
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What does the term 'stretch' mean in this context?
What does the term 'stretch' mean in this context?
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What does the word 'abrupt' imply?
What does the word 'abrupt' imply?
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The term 'surrender' means to yield or give up.
The term 'surrender' means to yield or give up.
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What is a synonym for 'capture'?
What is a synonym for 'capture'?
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To _____ means to escape or run away from a location.
To _____ means to escape or run away from a location.
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Match the following terms with their definitions:
Match the following terms with their definitions:
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What does it mean to 'occupy' a zone?
What does it mean to 'occupy' a zone?
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An 'abrupt' change and a sudden change are synonyms.
An 'abrupt' change and a sudden change are synonyms.
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What does it mean to be 'committed to' an idea?
What does it mean to be 'committed to' an idea?
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When skilled workers leave a country, it is referred to as _____ drain.
When skilled workers leave a country, it is referred to as _____ drain.
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What does it mean to 'frustrate' someone's plans?
What does it mean to 'frustrate' someone's plans?
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Study Notes
Vocabulary List - Day 3
- Capture: to seize or take control of something. Example: capture Rome, seize
- Abrupt: a sudden, unexpected change, often in a government. Example: an abrupt change in government, sudden
- Form: to create or organize a group, especially a revolutionary one. Example: form a revolutionary group, organize
- To be committed to: to be dedicated or loyal to an idea or revolution. Example: be committed to the idea of a revolution, dedicated
- Flee: to run away from a place. Example: flee from Cuba, escape, run away
- Struggle: a conflict between two major powers. Example: the struggle between two superpowers
- Surrender: to yield or give up. Example: surrender to the Allies, yield
- Occupy: to take control of a zone or area. Example: occupy a zone
- Alliance: an agreement between countries. Example: the alliance between these countries
- Skilled: proficient or expert. Example: skilled workers
- Frustrate: to upset plans or be a problem for something. Example: frustrate the communist government, problem for, upset plans
- Brain drain: the departure of skilled people from a country. Example: stop the brain drain, departure of skilled people
- Stretch: to extend a specific distance. Example: stretch for 154 kilometers
- Separate: to divide or split something. Example: separate Germany into two countries, divide, split
Cooking Vocabulary
- Chef: a cook, especially a famous one. Example: famous TV chef Anthony Oliver
- Pointer: a helpful suggestion or a tip. Example: give us a few cooking pointers, helpful suggestion, tip
- Ingredient: an essential part of a mixture. Example: have all the ingredients, essential part, necessary component of a mixture
- Close down: to temporarily stop operations. Example: close down for a few days, temporary stop operations
- Unscheduled: unplanned. Example: unscheduled holiday, unplanned
- Thanks to: because of. Example: thanks to the city and state governments, because of
- Unscheduled holiday : unplanned holiday
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Test your understanding of key vocabulary terms related to political and revolutionary concepts. This quiz covers terms such as 'capture', 'struggle', and 'alliance'. Improve your vocabulary and comprehension with this targeted vocabulary list.
