Chapters 20-21 Vocab Quiz (TKAM)

What does 'acquit' mean?

• to find not guilty of a fault or crime

• illegal traffic, smuggled goods

• causing to be immoral or dishonest

• the state of being objective or aloof

What is the definition of 'contraband'?

• to find not guilty of a fault or crime

• illegal traffic, smuggled goods

• causing to be immoral or dishonest

• the state of being objective or aloof

Explain the term 'verdict'.

• to find not guilty of a fault or crime

• illegal traffic, smuggled goods

• the outcome of a court case

• the state of being objective or aloof

What happens when someone is 'indicted'?

• charged with a crime

• illegal traffic, smuggled goods

• causing to be immoral or dishonest

• the state of being objective or aloof

Define 'temerity'.

• to find not guilty of a fault or crime

• illegal traffic, smuggled goods

• rashness/boldness

• the state of being objective or aloof

What does 'detachment' refer to?

• to find not guilty of a fault or crime

• illegal traffic, smuggled goods

• causing to be immoral or dishonest

• the state of being objective or aloof

Define 'corrupting'.

• to find not guilty of a fault or crime

• illegal traffic, smuggled goods

• causing to be immoral or dishonest

• the state of being objective or aloof

What is 'vengeance'?

• to find not guilty of a fault or crime

• illegal traffic, smuggled goods

• causing to be immoral or dishonest

• seeking payback for a wrongdoing

What is meant by 'perpetuated'?

• to find not guilty of a fault or crime

• illegal traffic, smuggled goods

• to cause to continue

• the state of being objective or aloof

Explain the term 'discreet'.

• to find not guilty of a fault or crime

• careful and circumspect in one's speech or actions, especially in order to avoid causing offense

• causing to be immoral or dishonest

• the state of being objective or aloof