They Called Us Enemy Vocabulary Quiz #2

Bryan, Danilo, and Ricardo were discussing about a famous footballer. Bryan said that the footballer is 'notorious'. What did Bryan mean by 'notorious'?

• The footballer is well-known for something bad or negative

• The footballer is well-liked and respected

• The footballer is unknown or obscure

• The footballer is famous for something good

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After moving to New York, Danilo is trying to 'assimilate'. What does this mean?

• He is trying to absorb or integrate into the New York's culture

• He is trying to create conflict within the New York's culture

• He is trying to ignore or disregard the values of the New York's culture

• He is trying to isolate or separate himself from the New York's culture

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During a class discussion on international relations, Danilo comes across the term 'repatriation'. He is unsure about its meaning, so he asks Bryan, who explains it as:

• The act of permanently leaving one's home country

• The act of immigrating to a new country

• The process of becoming a citizen of a foreign country

• The return of someone to their own country

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While researching for a school project, Jairo stumbled upon some facts about his favorite footballer that left him feeling 'disillusioned'. What does this mean?

• He felt satisfied and content after discovering the truth about the footballer

• He felt excited and hopeful after discovering the truth about the footballer

• He felt disappointed or disenchanted after discovering the truth about the footballer

• He felt confused and uncertain after discovering the truth about the footballer

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Eric is known for his extreme and revolutionary ideas in the group. In this context, how would you describe Eric's ideas?

• They are moderate or ordinary

• They are traditional or conservative

• They are temporary or fleeting

• They are radical

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Bryan, Eric, and Cristian are part of a basketball team. However, Bryan's attendance at the practice sessions can best be described as 'sporadic'. What does this mean?

• He attends the practice sessions at irregular intervals or only occasionally

• He is always there, constant and continuous

• He attends the practice sessions regularly and frequently

• He attends the practice sessions at fixed intervals

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Cristian, Bryan, and Danilo are members of a local football team. What does it mean when Bryan shows 'allegiance' to this team?

• He brings a type of snack to every practice

• He performs a specific warm-up routine at every practice

• He shows loyalty or commitment to the team

• He wears a specific type of jersey to every practice

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In a court of law, Cristian was asked to 'forswear' his previous statements. What does 'forswear' mean in this context?

• Embrace his statements wholeheartedly

• Accept his statements without reservation

• Pledge allegiance to his statements

• Renounce or reject his statements under oath

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