Vocabulary Quizs - Mary Edwards Walker article

Vigorously

• With great energy and determination.

• In a slow and relaxed manner.

• Without any effort or enthusiasm.

• In a confused and disorganized way.

Opposed

• Actively resisting or refusing to comply.

• Agreeing with or supporting a cause.

• Being indifferent or neutral about an issue.

• Encouraging others to take action.

Disdain

• A feeling of admiration and respect.

• The feeling that someone or something is unworthy of respect.

• A sense of joy and happiness.

• An expression of anger and frustration.

Impeded

• Delayed or prevented progress through obstruction.

• Facilitated or made easier progress through assistance.

• Increased speed and efficiency in movement.

• Completely halted all forms of progress.

Rebellion

• An act of resistance against authority or government.

• A peaceful protest for social change.

• A form of government where power is held by the people.

• A military coup to overthrow a dictator.

Aspired

• Strongly desired or worked towards a goal.

• To give up on a goal or ambition.

• To feel indifferent about one's goals.

• To achieve something without effort.

Omitted

• Left out or excluded.

• Included or added.

• Mentioned or noted.

• Highlighted or emphasized.

Derisive

• Expressing contempt or ridicule.

• Showing admiration and respect.

• Being indifferent or apathetic.

• Demonstrating kindness and compassion.

Petitioning

• Making a formal request, often to authority.

• A type of legal document for court proceedings.

• A method of gathering public opinion.

• A process of negotiating a contract.

Commission

• A group of people officially charged with a duty.

• A financial transaction involving a percentage of sales.

• A formal agreement between two parties.

• A type of government tax.