Vocabulary from "Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass"

What does the word "chattel" most closely mean?

• A legal document

• Personal property

• A type of cattle

• A small chat

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Which of the following is an antonym for "prudence"?

• Carelessness

• Wisdom

• Caution

• Discretion

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The "emancipation" of the slaves was a significant event in history. What does "emancipation" mean in this context?

• Imprisonment

• Liberation

• Employment

• Enslavement

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Choose the word that best completes the sentence: His ___________ of the government's policies was met with both support and criticism.

• Denunciation

• Commencement

• Vindication

• Chattel

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What is a synonym for "apprehension"?

• Indifference

• Understanding

• Anxiety

• Excitement

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The word "depravity" is best defined as:

• Moral corruption

• Physical strength

• Intellectual debate

• Spiritual awakening

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Which of the following words is the opposite of "vindication"?

• Justification

• Confirmation

• Condemnation

• Verification

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The meeting ___________ promptly at 9 AM, as scheduled.

• Commenced

• Concluded

• Continued

• Canceled

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Identify the word that best fits the definition: fundamental principles or rules that one uses to govern their behavior.

• Chattel

• Precepts

• Apprehension

• Prudence

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Choose the sentence where "prudence" is used correctly.

• His prudence in spending allowed him to save a substantial amount of money.

• The prudence of the wild animal made it difficult to approach.

• She showed her prudence by running into the burning building.

• The prudence of the dessert left everyone wanting more.

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