5th-lesson 16 vocab review

What does the word "abdicate" mean in the context of giving up a position?

• To assume a position

• To take over a position

• To give up a high office

• To pretend to have a position

Which of the following best describes the word "assume" as used in the sentence about President Clinton?

• To take for granted

• To take over; to occupy

• To pretend to have

• To give up

What does "bungle" mean according to the text?

• To complete successfully

• To do something badly or without skill

• To dominate

• To assume

What does "dominate" mean in the context of the Willis Tower?

• To be less important

• To assume control

• To rise high above

• To give up control

What does the word "former" mean as an adjective?

• Something that is new

• Coming before in time

• A type of guardian

• A lifting device

Which word describes someone who legally takes care of another person?

• Former

• Guardian

• Hoist

• Intercept

What is the meaning of "hoist" as a verb?

• To protect

• To celebrate an event

• To lift or raise, especially by using a rope

• To seize something

What does "jubilee" refer to?

• A type of bird

• A lifting device

• The celebration of an anniversary

• A legal guardian

What does the word "kin" primarily refer to?

• A type of behavior

• Relatives or family

• A professional relationship

• A historical event

Which term is used to describe the person most closely related to someone else?

• Next of kin

• Kinfolk

• Partner

• Associate