Vocab Quiz - Creating a Nation

Which word has almost the same meaning as the word resolve?

• excavate
• inhabit
• settle
• visit

Read the dictionary entry below. - Noun: Something formed by joining together Which of the following words is defined above?

• convention
• proposal
• situation
• union

What does the word convention mean?

• an original plan
• an uncommon occurrence
• a musical performance
• a formal meeting for a purpose

Representatives are people...

• chosen to act or speak for others
• bargain for better deals
• organize important events
• given responsibility

Which word has the OPPOSITE meaning of the word debate?

• agree
• dispute
• ignore
• share

Which word has the same meaning as proposal?

• burden
• proof
• expectation
• plan

What does the word committees mean?

• reasons for doing something
• actions to make friends
• groups of people chosen to do certain work
• land where farmers can grow crops

What does the word situation mean?

• lack of having money
• a certain condition
• an invention
• a sports team

Extra Credit What does the word repeal mean?