They Called Us Enemy Vocabulary Review

Maya, Anika, and Arjun were discussing a famous celebrity. Arjun said that the celebrity had achieved 'infamy'. What did Arjun mean by 'infamy'?

• Arjun meant that the celebrity had achieved a state of being average known for some quality or deed.

• Arjun meant that the celebrity had achieved a state of being well known for some bad quality or deed.

• Arjun meant that the celebrity had achieved a state of being unknown for any quality or deed.

• Arjun meant that the celebrity had achieved a state of being well known for some good quality or deed.

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Anika, Nora, and Luna were discussing a mystery novel they had read. Anika suggested that the author had left some clues in the story that hinted at the real culprit, although it was not explicitly stated. Nora was confused and asked Anika what she meant. How would you explain Anika's 'implication' to Nora?

• The 'implication' Anika is referring to is the conclusion that can be drawn from something, although it is not explicitly stated.

• Anika is implicating someone in a crime.

• 'Implication' is a mathematical operation that Anika is referring to.

• 'Implication' is a type of plant species that Anika is referring to.

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William planned a surprise party for Benjamin. Which of the following words best describes William's action?

• Unplanned

• Spontaneous

• Premeditated

• Accidental

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Ethan, Luna, and Aria were reading a storybook. They came across a character who was described as 'dastardly'. What does 'dastardly' mean in this context?

• The character is honest and trustworthy.

• Extremely wicked.

• The character is kind and generous.

• The character is brave and heroic.

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Sophia, Nora, and Evelyn are planning a surprise party. They notice dark clouds gathering in the sky. How would you describe the sky if it gives the impression that something bad or unpleasant is going to happen?

• Ominous

• Ordinary

• Lucky

• Pleasant

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Aiden, Anika, and Ethan are studying abroad. They have completed their studies and are planning to return to their home country. What does this process called?

• This process is called adopting a new nationality.

• This process is called repatriation.

• This process is called sending someone to a different country.

• This process is called naturalization in a foreign country.

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Which of the following words is an antonym for 'sporadic'?

• Regular

• Occasional

• Intermittent

• Frequent

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Benjamin, Hannah, and Luna were part of a school project where they had to research a popular myth. After discovering the truth behind the myth, Benjamin felt 'disillusioned'. What does it mean for Benjamin to be 'disillusioned'?

• For Benjamin to be 'disillusioned' means he felt excited and hopeful after discovering the truth about the myth.

• For Benjamin to be 'disillusioned' means he felt satisfied and content after discovering the truth about the myth.

• For Benjamin to be 'disillusioned' means he felt optimistic and positive after discovering the truth about the myth.

• For Benjamin to be 'disillusioned' means he felt disappointed or disenchanted after discovering the truth about the myth.

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Luna, Grace, and Arjun were part of a debate club. During a heated discussion, Luna decided to 'forswear' her previous stance on a topic. What does 'forswear' mean in this context?

• To formally reject or disavow a previously held belief or commitment.

• To apologize sincerely

• To ignore or overlook

• To swear again

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In a school election, Evelyn, Charlotte, and Hannah pledged their 'allegiance' to the student council president. What does 'allegiance' mean in this context?

• Allegiance means they betrayed or showed disloyalty to the student council president

• Allegiance means they showed indifference or apathy towards the student council president

• Allegiance means they showed confusion or uncertainty towards the student council president

• Allegiance means they showed loyalty or commitment to the student council president

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