Open Court U5 Gift of Liberty SS Vocabulary

What is the synonym of the word 'officers'?

• troopers

• laborers

• managers

• personnel

Choose the synonym for the word 'trounced':

• C) Acknowledged

• D) Mourned

• A) Defeated

• B) Supported

Which word is the opposite of 'wayward'? A) Obedient B) Mischievous C) Rebellious D) Stubborn

• A) Obedient

• B) Mischievous

• C) Rebellious

• D) Stubborn

In the sentence 'He decided to squash the rumors', what does the word 'squash' mean?

• flatten

• expand

• suppress or put an end to

• ignore

Which word best describes something that is 'flashy'? A) Dull B) Plain C) Showy D) Simple

• C

• D

• B

• A

What is the meaning of the word 'aristocrats'?

• Group of people of high social rank or nobility

• Group of people who are criminals

• Group of people who are middle class

• Group of people who are poor and have low social status

What is a 'best-seller'?

• A 'best-seller' is a book that has only sold a few copies.

• A 'best-seller' is a book or other product that has sold a large number of copies and is extremely popular.

• A 'best-seller' is a book that has never been sold before.

• A 'best-seller' is a book that is not popular at all.

What does the word 'ideals' refer to?

• Actions or behaviors

• Principles or standards of perfection or excellence

• Physical objects or possessions

• Beliefs or opinions

What are 'growing pains'?

• Muscle soreness caused by exercise

• A type of headache

• A symptom of a serious medical condition

• Discomfort or pain experienced by children during periods of rapid growth.

What is the meaning of the word 'joint' in the sentence 'They worked together in joint effort'?

• opposing effort

• combined or shared effort

• individual effort

• separate effort