Q4 Vocabulary in Context

What is the meaning of offending as written below?

"Please stop offending the visitors."

• causing hurt

• giving an award

• offering a gift

• provide with information

What is the meaning of asserts as written below?

"The defense asserts that the accused is innocent."

• to describe

• to state firmly

• to deny

• to understand

What is the meaning of provoking as written below?

"The demonstrators were provoking the speaker."

• to ask

• to help

• to understand

• to annoy or anger

What is the meaning of disapproval as written below?

"The teacher expressed his disapproval of the student's behavior."

• a survey

• a negative opinion or judgment

• a question

• an agreement

What is the meaning of resistance as written below?

"How can the average citizen demonstrate resistance to the regulations?"

• a refusal to accept or comply

• a signature

• an agreement

• a support group

What is the meaning of self-destructive as written below?

"The algorithm was programmed so the robot became self-destructive."

• to explode

• a scheduled time

• actions harmful to oneself

• to be curious

What is the meaning of restraints as written below?

"The corporation decided to put restraints on their employees' access to the building."

• schedules

• conditions that control or limit actions

• questions

• freedoms

What is the meaning of impulse as written below?

"The kids had the impulse to walk on the icy lake.

• sudden urge to act without thought

• suggestion

• approval

• information

What is the meaning of independence as written below?

"The revolutionaries fought for the independence of the nation."

• oppression

• laws

• freedom from control by others

• control

What is the meaning of dependency as written below?

"His dependency on a morning coffee made him insist on stopping somewhere."

• curiosity

• question

• ability to pay

• reliance on something