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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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