Vocabulary • Ch 3.2 (20) - 1984 • Context Clues

The dictator's regime sought to oppress dissenting voices and suppress freedom of speech.

 

What does the word 'oppress' mean?

• To abandon or leave someone or something

• To feel sorry and change behavior

• To treat someone cruelly and unfairly

• Feeling sorry for something you did

She demonstrated unwavering integrity by always doing the right thing, even when no one was watching.

 

What does the word 'integrity' mean?

• To make a decision and stick to it

• A state of being very unaware or dazed

• Feeling sorry for something you did

• Being honest and doing the right thing

The company's unethical practices will degrade their reputation.

 

What does the word 'degrade' mean?

• Someone who dies for a cause

• To make something or someone worse

• To make a decision and stick to it

• To treat someone cruelly and unfairly

She sacrificed her own comfort and safety to become a martyr for her beliefs.

 

What does the word 'martyr' mean?

• Feeling sorry for something you did

• To shrink back in fear or apprehension

• To be a physical representation or example

• Someone who dies for a cause

She felt humiliated when the entire room laughed at her mistake.

 

What does the word 'humiliate' mean?

• A questioning or investigation by people in power

• To feel sorry and change behavior

• An economic system where everyone gets equal things

• To make someone feel very embarrassed or ashamed

The inquisition was conducted to question the suspects and gather evidence.

 

What does the word 'inquisition' mean?

• A ruler with total power and control

• A questioning or investigation by people in power

• To abandon or leave someone or something

• To make someone feel very embarrassed or ashamed

She asked for forgiveness and vowed to repent for her mistakes.

 

What does the word 'repent' mean?

• To treat someone cruelly and unfairly

• To feel sorry and change behavior

• The movement of water going away

• To make something or someone worse

They formed a strong bond of friendship after going through challenging times together.

 

What does the word 'bond' mean?

• An economic system where everyone gets equal things

• To make someone feel very embarrassed or ashamed

• To shrink back in fear or apprehension

• A strong connection or relationship between people

The ruthless despot ruled over the country with an iron fist.

 

What does the word 'despot' mean?

• A strong connection or relationship between people

• Being honest and doing the right thing

• To be well-known or respected

• A ruler with total power and control

The thief was penitent for his actions and asked for forgiveness.

 

What does the word 'penitent' mean?

• Feeling sorry for something you did

• An economic system where everyone gets equal things

• A questioning or investigation by people in power

• To be a physical representation or example