Vocabulary Quiz

What does “utopia” mean?

• A noisy and chaotic place

• A perfect world or state of being

• A backup plan

• A government with too many rules

If something is “raucous,” it is…

• Peaceful and quiet

• Noisy and disruptive

• Highly organized

• Unfair or unjust

What is “recourse”?

• A first-choice option

• A backup plan or something to fall back on

• A mandatory government rule

• A way to gain independence

What does “bureaucratic” refer to?

• A simple process with minimal paperwork

• A system with too many rules and paperwork, often related to government

• A personal opinion

• A secret organization

To “reiterate” means to…

• Argue against something

• Repeat something

• Make an assumption

• Ignore a request

What does “autonomy” mean?

• The desire to control others

• Trying to self-govern or gain independence

• Following strict government rules

• Avoiding responsibilities

What is a “mandate”?

• A clear vote for something

• A set of confusing instructions

• A legal punishment

• A secret agreement

To “ostracize” someone means to…

• Welcome them into a group

• Exclude them from a group

• Give them a leadership role

• Praise them publicly

If something is “tantamount” to another thing, it is…

• Slightly similar

• Equal in value or the same as

• Completely unrelated

• Less important

What does “tenacious” mean?

• Easily discouraged

• Persistent or stubborn

• Quick to give up

• Indecisive