Vocabulary Quiz

What does the word "Acquit" mean?

• Declare not guilty; clear someone of a criminal charge

• Abandon; desert

• Hold back; restrain

• Done in an instant

What is the definition of "Libel"?

• Done in an instant

• A published statement that is false and damages a person's reputation

• Abandon; desert

• Hold back; restrain

What does "Instantaneous" mean?

• Hold back; restrain

• Abandon; desert

• Done in an instant

• Declare not guilty; clear someone of a criminal charge

What is the meaning of "Stifle"?

• Abandon; desert

• Hold back; restrain

• Declare not guilty; clear someone of a criminal charge

• A published statement that is false and damages a person's reputation

What does the word "Forsake" mean?

• Abandon; desert

• Done in an instant

• Hold back; restrain

• Declare not guilty; clear someone of a criminal charge

In a courtroom, the judge had to decide whether to declare James not guilty and clear him of a criminal charge. What is the term used for this action?

• Libel

• Acquit

• Stifle

• Forsake

Ava wrote a blog post that falsely accused Olivia of cheating on a test, damaging Olivia's reputation. What is this an example of?

• Instantaneous

• Forsake

• Libel

• Stifle

Scarlett was trying to capture a photo of a lightning strike, which needed to be "Done in an instant". Which word describes this?

• Stifle

• Instantaneous

• Acquit

• Forsake

During the school play, Maya had to hold back her laughter when her friend made a funny face on stage. Which word describes what Maya did?

• Forsake

• Stifle

• Libel

• Acquit

Ethan had to make a difficult decision to abandon his old habits and start fresh. Which word means "Abandon; desert"?

• Acquit

• Forsake

• Instantaneous

• Libel