Stamped Vocabulary Section 1

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People who are persecuted because of their religious beliefs might flee to other countries where they can live in peace without fear of harassment or attack.

• Mistreated

• Devoted

• Scared

• Free

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The people suffered under the leader’s oppressive rule.

• Helpful

• Harsh

• Confusing

• Ignorant

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Commoners are seen as inferior to the king because the king has more power and money.

• Creative

• Shorter

• Less

• Richer

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The athlete is superior to his teammates because he scores the most points and makes the most stunning plays.

• Faster

• Egotistical

• Threatening

• Exceptional

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Arriving late, cursing at a teacher, and using a cell phone in class are all examples of how students might defy school rules.

• Support

• Believe

• Disregard

• Fail

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Defiance is an act of rebellion.

• Grace

• Resistance

• Strength

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Equitable laws show concern for everyone and do NOT favor any one group.

• Fair

• Generous

• Loving

• Temporary

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Someone who is incarcerated is in jail.

• Working

• Corrupt

• Imprisoned

• Threatening

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When a salesperson makes a sale, they often earn a commission. A salesperson who earns a 5% commission on a $100 sale will earn $5.

• Award

• Advertisement

• Fee

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Systemic poverty is a problem spread throughout the country.

• Targeted

• Secondary

• Affecting the whole

• Localized