9th Grade Vocabulary Test

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jovial

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joyful

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boisterous

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loud, rowdy

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breaking the law for a moral reason- non-violent, public, planned, communicates a message, willing to accept a punishment

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civil disobedience

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reprimand

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rebuke / 'get on to'

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a dictatorship

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tyranny

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What does 'jovial' mean?

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It means joyful or cheerful.

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What is the meaning of 'boisterous'?

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It refers to being loud and rowdy.

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Define 'civil disobedience'.

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It is breaking the law for a moral reason in a non-violent way.

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What does 'reprimand' mean?

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To rebuke or criticize someone.

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What is a dictatorship?

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A form of government where one person has absolute power, often referred to as tyranny.