Sonia Sotomayor: Understanding Vocabulary in Context

What does the word "heritage" mean in the context of family traditions?

• A type of plant

• A type of food

• A new invention

• Something that is passed down from previous generations

Which word best describes someone who works to ensure fairness in the legal system?

• Artist

• Justice

• Teacher

• Farmer

What is "diabetes"?

• A chronic disease affecting blood sugar levels

• A type of dance

• A kind of fruit

• A type of weather

If someone is experiencing "misery," how are they likely feeling?

• Joyful

• Sad and uncomfortable

• Excited

• Energetic

What is the role of a "lawyer"?

• To cook meals

• To build houses

• To represent people in legal matters

• To teach students

What does "Ivy League" refer to?

• A type of plant

• A kind of clothing

• A sports team

• A group of prestigious universities

What does it mean to "prosecute" someone?

• To defend them in court

• To charge them with a crime and try them in court

• To hire them for a job

• To teach them a skill

Who is a "district attorney"?

• A person who sells groceries

• A teacher in a school

• A lawyer who represents the government in criminal cases

• A doctor in a hospital

What does it mean to "seize" something?

• To let it go

• To take hold of it suddenly and forcibly

• To lose it

• To give it away

What does "humble" mean when describing a person?

• Modest and not overly proud

• Proud and boastful

• Loud and noisy

• Angry and upset