Wordly Wise, Lessons 1-10 Midterm 1 (7th)

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What does 'blatant' mean?

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Obvious and offensive.

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What does 'acquired' mean?

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Gained.

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What is a 'plight'?

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A difficult situation.

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How did citizens feel about industrialists' influence over the government?

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They were surprised and fearful or unhappy about it.

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Why did the Union Pacific Railroad want to avoid government scrutiny?

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They were afraid the government would find out that they were building railroads in a careless way.

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What is the main topic of Wordly Wise, Lessons 1-10?

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Vocabulary development and comprehension skills.

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What is the purpose of the Wordly Wise program?

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To enhance vocabulary and reading comprehension.

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What does it mean to 'influence' someone?

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To have an effect on their thoughts, behavior, or decisions.

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What is an 'industrialist'?

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A person involved in the ownership and management of industry.

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What does 'government scrutiny' refer to?

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Close examination or investigation by government authorities.