Unit 10 Vocabulary

What does the word 'abolish' mean?

• to create something new

• to do away completely with something

• to partially end something

• to ignore something

What is the meaning of 'appeal' as a noun?

• a request to a higher court for review of a legal decision

• a casual suggestion

• a demand

• a refusal

What does 'brittle' mean?

• flexible

• easily broken, snapped, or cracked

• strong

• durable

What does the word 'condemn' mean?

• to praise

• to criticize as wrong or evil

• to ignore

• to support

What does 'descend' mean?

• to move to a higher place

• to move to a lower place

• to stay in one place

• to rise

What is a 'dictator'?

• a person with no power

• a ruler with total power

• a democratic leader

• a follower

What does 'expand' mean?

• to shrink

• to open up or grow larger

• to close

• to reduce

What is 'famine'?

• an abundance of food

• a severe shortage of food

• a small meal

• a feast

What does 'portable' mean?

• immovable

• easily moved or carried

• heavy

• fixed

What does 'thrifty' mean?

• wasteful

• careful about spending money

• extravagant

• careless