They Called Us Enemy Vocabulary Review #2

Luna moved to a new country and she started to 'assimilate'. What does 'assimilate' mean in this context?

• To absorb or integrate into the larger culture of the new country

• To separate and isolate herself from the larger culture of the new country

• To ignore and exclude the larger culture of the new country

• To destroy and eradicate the larger culture of the new country

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Arjun is a student who is well-known in his school, but not for good reasons. How would you define Arjun's reputation using the word 'notorious'?

• Arjun is unknown or obscure in his school

• Arjun is well-liked and respected in his school

• Arjun is well-known for something negative or bad in his school

• Arjun is famous for something positive or good in his school

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Ethan, Noah, and Daniel were studying abroad for a year. They are now planning to return to their home country. This process can be best described by which term?

• repatriation

• commercial

• notorious

• exchange

Ethan was really excited about his new job. But after a few months, he discovered some harsh realities about the corporate world that left him feeling 'disillusioned'. What does 'disillusioned' mean in this context?

• Ethan was satisfied and content with the truth about his job

• Ethan was indifferent and apathetic about the truth about his job

• Ethan was excited and hopeful about his job

• Ethan was disappointed or disenchanted after discovering the truth about his job

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Jackson, Mason, and Avery are discussing politics. Jackson is advocating for thorough and complete political reform. How would you describe Jackson's political stance using the term 'radical'?

• Jackson is using a type of mathematical equation

• Jackson is a radical, a person who advocates thorough or complete political or social reform

• Jackson is a person who is extremely conservative

• Jackson is using a method of cooking vegetables

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How would you define 'sporadic'?

• Consistently happening in one specific location

• Happening simultaneously in all places

• Occurring at irregular intervals or only in a few places; scattered or isolated

• Occurring regularly and frequently

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Anika, Samuel, and Sophia are part of a school club. If Anika shows 'allegiance' to this club, what does it mean?

• She shows opposition or hostility to the club.

• She shows loyalty or commitment to the club.

• She shows disloyalty or betrayal to the club.

• She shows indifference or apathy to the club.

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Olivia, Avery, and Abigail were playing a game of truth and dare. Olivia was dared to 'forswear' her favorite candy. What does this mean?

• Olivia has to apologize and make amends for eating her favorite candy

• Olivia has to ignore or overlook her favorite candy

• Olivia has to embrace and accept her favorite candy willingly

• Olivia has to renounce or reject her favorite candy under oath

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Aria, Avery, and Isla are new students at a high school. How will they assimilate?

• Aria, Avery, and Isla will assimilate into the robot culture quickly.

• Aria, Avery, and Isla will assimilate into the alien culture quickly.

• Aria, Avery, and Isla will assimilate into the school culture quickly.

• Aria, Avery, and Isla will assimilate into the wild animal culture quickly.

Which sentence correctly uses the word 'notorious'?

• The notorious criminal was finally captured by the police.

• The notorious doctor saved many lives.

• The notorious chef prepared a delicious meal.

• The notorious singer won a Grammy award.

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