Article - Week 39 - VOCAB - MC

1.Temerity

• A. Careful planning

• B. Boldness that may seem disrespectful

• C. Deep sadness

• D. Quiet agreement

2. Ordeal

• A. A short break

• B. A joyful celebration

• C. A difficult or painful experience

• D. A legal document

3. Lèse-majesté

• A. A law protecting free speech

• D. A religious ceremony

• C. A type of political party

• B. A crime of offending a ruler or monarch

4. Rabble-rousing

• A. Calming a crowd

• D. Writing a news article

• C. Giving a formal speech

• B. Stirring up emotions, often for political reasons

5. Trenchant

• A. Soft and unclear

• B. Long and boring

• C. Sharp and critical

• D. Friendly and polite

6. Substantiated

• A. Proven with evidence

• B. Hidden from view

• C. Ignored by officials

• D. Repeated often

7. Annulled

• A. Celebrated

• B. Made official

• C. Canceled or declared invalid

• D. Postponed

8. Blasphemy

• A. Respect for traditions

• B. Speaking disrespectfully about religion

• C. A type of prayer

• D. A peaceful protest

9. Purveyors

• A. People who block information

• B. People who spread or supply something

• C. Government officials

• D. Religious leaders

10. Foreseeable

• A. Impossible to predict

• B. Likely to happen soon

• C. Already happened

• D. Unimportant