Vocabulary Test #6

King stated, "I have a dream that one day this nation will rise up and live out the true meaning of its creed."

Determine the meaning of the word creed using context clues.

• set of orders and commands

• set of guiding principles or beliefs

• set of beliefs and opinions

• set guidelines that help organizations

Throughout the South segregation prevailed with Jim Crow systematically discriminating against black people politically, economically, and socially.

Determine the meaning of the word prevailed using context clues.

• to continue or persist

• to protect and keep safe

• to supervise and control

• to be cautious and cafeful

King played a pivotal role in securing voting rights for African Americans.

Determine the meaning of the word pivotal using context clues.

• important and noticeable

• historic and significant

• important or essential

• favorable and desirable

Though King is revered today, that wasn't always the case when he was alive.

Determine the meaning of the word revered using context clues.

• regarded favorably

• regarded with hostility and anger

• regarded with great appreciation

• regarded with great respect and devotion

Many believed King was too radical.

Determine the meaning of the word radical using context clues.

• favoring drastic political, economic, social reforms

• hostile feelings or opinions

• to fault or reprimand

• principles or beliefs

The landmark legislation banned discrimination in the workplace and in all placers of public accommodation.

Determine the meaning of the word landmark using context clues.

• important or well know achievement

• historic or significant event or achievement

• essential or vital achievement

• leading to an important achievement

Police killings of unarmed African-Americans have made headlines and ignited massive protests.

Determine the meaning of the word ignited using context clues.

• to remake or redo

• to continue or persist

• to spark or set in motion

• to move or disable

Police say that they're being unfairly judged by the actions of a few officers and that snippets of video that go viral on social media don't always tell the whole story.

Determine the meaning of the word snippets using context clues.

• small pieces of video

• small pieces of news

• small pieces of information about achievements

• small pieces of information or news

The issue of racial bias in policing has been in the national spotlight since August 2014.

Determine the meaning of the word bias using context clues.

• hostile feelings or opinions about a group; prejudice

• honest and respectable

• terrified; afraid

• unfriendly; antagonistic

Shanel Berry raised her two sons to be confident and upstanding.

Determine the meaning of the word upstanding using context clues.

• important or noticeable

• honest and respectable

• informed and cautious

• hostile and forceful