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During a debate, Aria tried to abase her opponent. What does the word "abase" mean?

• To reduce, lessen

• To humiliate, degrade

• To give up a position

• To kidnap, take by force

During a debate, Rohan argued that the government should take measures to reduce pollution. Which word means "to reduce, lessen"?

• Abase

• Abate

• Abdicate

• Abduct

During a student council meeting, Maya decided to abdicate her position as president. What does "abdicate" mean?

• To aid, help, encourage

• To hate, detest

• To give up a position, usually one of leadership

• To remain

During a school trip, Benjamin and Sophia learned about a historical event where someone was taken by force. Which word means "to kidnap, take by force"?

• Abate

• Abduct

• Abet

• Abide

During a class discussion, William mentioned an "aberration" in the data. What does "aberration" refer to?

• Something that differs from the norm

• To put up with

• To humiliate, degrade

• To hate, detest

During a group project, Scarlett decided to ____ her teammates by providing additional resources and support. Which word means "to aid, help, encourage"?

• Abhor

• Abide

• Abet

• Abject

During a class discussion, Benjamin mentioned that he absolutely abhors doing homework. What does the word "abhor" mean?

• To hate, detest

• To remain

• To reduce, lessen

• To give up a position

During a group project, which word means "to put up with"?

• Abate

• Abduct

• Abide

• Abet

During a class discussion, Sophia described a situation as "abject." What did she mean?

• To humiliate, degrade

• To aid, help, encourage

• To hate, detest

• Extremely bad, unpleasant, and degrading

During a debate, Michael decided to abjure his previous stance. What does the word "abjure" mean?

• To accept willingly

• To reject, renounce

• To shorten

• To hide away