Vocabulary Words in Context

What does exercise mean according to the following sentence?

We just need to exercise common sense.

• a process or activity carried out for a specific purpose

• activity that requires physical effort

• the state of putting something into action

• implementation

What does abridging mean according to the following sentence?

The administration is drastically abridging the library's hours to cut costs.

• to shorten without losing sense

• to have a right or privilege

• limiting

• that builds a bridge

What does petition mean according to the following sentence?

They collected 2,000 signatures on a petition demanding that women be allowed to join the club.

• that is full of pets

• to turn petite

• to seek help from

• to formally request

What does redress mean according to the following sentence?

Further reflection on discrimination would help redress the existing issues found in society.

• to dress again

• correction

• setting right of some wrong

• a dress that is red

What does infringed mean according to the following sentence?

Our rights as citizens must not be infringed.

• violated

• to become mad or angry

• that has a fringe

• to allow something

What does prescribed mean according to the following sentence?

We must follow the rules as prescribed by the government.

• that is recommended

• stated in writing

• advised by someone for treatment

• set down as a rule