Narrative of the Life of an American Slave Part 2

What does the word "indelible" mean?

• Easily forgotten

• Making a mark that cannot be removed

• Temporary

• Unimportant

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Which word describes someone who is not showing proper respect?

• Sagacity

• Impertinent

• Ineffable

• Aspire

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What is the meaning of "odious"?

• Extremely pleasant

• Neutral

• Extremely unpleasant

• Mildly annoying

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If someone is being "profane," they are:

• Showing respect for sacred things

• Showing disrespect for sacred things

• Being extremely wise

• Being extremely pleasant

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"Sagacity" refers to:

• Foolishness

• Wisdom or keen perception

• Indifference

• Rudeness

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Which word means "too great or extreme to be expressed in words"?

• Lacerate

• Execrate

• Ineffable

• Flog

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To "lacerate" means to:

• Heal quickly

• Tear or deeply wound

• Comfort

• Praise

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What does "execrate" mean?

• To feel or express great loathing for something

• To admire greatly

• To forgive

• To ignore

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"Flog" is best described as:

• To gently pat

• To beat someone with a whip or stick as punishment

• To hug

• To praise

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To "subvert" means to:

• Support the power or authority of a system

• Undermine the power or authority of a system

• Strengthen a system

• Ignore a system

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