Vocabulary Lesson 19 Strength and Defense

Vocabulary Lesson 19

Strength and Defense

In addition to requiring food, clothing, and shelter, people need to feel secure. For this reason, many societies establish and maintain armed forces that protect and defend their country. The words in this lesson which describe aspects of strength and defense, will help you better understand how individuals and groups try to assure their own safety,

Multiple Choice

The troops set up a blockade to prevent enemy ships from entering the harbor.

• tower

• advantage

• path

• obstacle

Multiple Choice

The troops set up a blockade to prevent enemy ships from entering the harbor.

• noun

• verb

• adjective

• adverb

Multiple Choice

The police tried to blockade the area surrounding the car accident.

• noun

• verb

• adjective

• adverb

noun

• the closing off of an area to prevent people and supplies from leaving or entering

• obstacle, restriction

verb - blockade

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​blockade

Multiple Choice

The new mayor scored a coup by coming from behind to win the election.

• basket

• chicken

• upset

• expected success

Multiple Choice

The new mayor scored a coup by coming from behind to win the election.

• noun

• verb

• adjective

• adverb

noun

• a brilliantly executed action that brings success; upset

• a sudden takeover that overthrows an existing power; mutiny, revolution

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​coup

Multiple Choice

Many superheroes are known for their indestructibility.

• personality

• durability

• weakness

• strength

Multiple Choice

Many superheroes are known for their indestructibility.

• noun

• verb

• adjective

• adverb

Multiple Choice

The massive stone pillars of the ancient building seemed indestructible.

• noun

• verb

• adjective

• adverb

noun

• the quality of being impossible to destroy

• immortality,

adjective - indestructible

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​indestructibility

Multiple Choice

The army band was well known for its performances of martial music.

• entertaining

• peaceful

• military

• poor

Multiple Choice

The army band was well known for its performances of martial music.

• noun

• verb

• adjective

• adverb

adjective

• warlike

• relating to war or the military

​martial

Multiple Choice

Ancient Romans considered their emperors to be omnipotent.

• almighty

• powerless

• persuasive

• friendly

Multiple Choice

Ancient Romans considered their emperors to be omnipotent.

• noun

• verb

• adjective

• adverb

Multiple Choice

Most young children do not question their parents' omnipotence.

• noun

• verb

• adjective

• adverb

adjective

• having unlimited power, authority, or force

• godlike, almighty

noun - omnipotence

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​omnipotent

Multiple Choice

People who climb the mountains of Tibet must be robust.

• healthy

• machine-like

• fragile

• excited

Multiple Choice

People who climb the mountains of Tibet must be robust.

• noun

• verb

• adjective

• adverb

Multiple Choice

To maintain his robustness, Grandpa followed a strict, year-round fitness routine.

• noun

• verb

• adjective

• adverb

adjective

• healthy, strong, and vigorous

• sturdily built

noun - robustness

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​robust

Multiple Choice

Although it decreased for many years, the African elephant population is now stable.

• decreasing

• increasing

• permanent

• changing

Multiple Choice

Although it decreased for many years, the African elephant population is now stable.

• noun

• verb

• adjective

• adverb

Multiple Choice

After moving every year or two for much of her life, Nicole longed for the stability of living in one place.

• noun

• verb

• adjective

• adverb

adjective

• not easily changed

• relatively permanent

noun - stability

​stable

Multiple Choice

The judge was a staunch defender of equal rights.

• flexible

• loyal

• rising

• excited

Multiple Choice

The judge was a staunch defender of equal rights.

• noun

• verb

• adjective

• adverb

Multiple Choice

The staunchness of the army's defense prevented the enemy from advancing.

• noun

• verb

• adjective

• adverb

adjective

• firm

• steadfast in support

• loyal

noun - staunchness

​staunch

Multiple Choice

The events of September 11 revealed the United States' vulnerability to terrorism.

• aid

• acceptance

• defense

• weakness

Multiple Choice

The events of September 11 revealed the United States' vulnerability to terrorism.

• noun

• verb

• adjective

• adverb

Multiple Choice

The vulnerable teenager cried when she was not picked for the team.

• noun

• verb

• adjective

• adverb

noun

• the quality of being open to injury, disease, attack, or criticism

• susceptibility, weakness

adjective - vulnerable

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​vulnerability

Multiple Choice

The sand castle could not withstand the powerful ocean waves.

• flatten

• surrender

• help

• defy

Multiple Choice

The sand castle could not withstand the powerful ocean waves.

• noun

• verb

• adjective

• adverb

verb

• ​to successfully resist or oppose something

• to survive without damage

​withstand