Vocab 5.4 Social studies words

What is the definition of 'secede'?

• To “move, go” “aside” from a group or organization

• To join together with another group

• To change the name of a group

• To increase the size of a group

What is the definition of 'succeed'?

• To achieve a goal; literally, to “go” “up from under” and accomplish a desired end

• To fail in an attempt; to not reach a goal

• To remain unchanged; to stay in the same place

• To give up before trying

What is the definition of 'succession'?

• The orderly sequence of one thing or ruler “moving” “up from under” without interruption

• A sudden change in leadership without any order

• The process of dividing resources equally among all members

• A temporary pause in the rule of a leader

What is the definition of 'aggression'?

• An unprovoked attack; an offense in which one “goes, steps” “to, toward” another with harmful intent

• A peaceful negotiation between two parties

• A mutual agreement to avoid conflict

• A legal contract between nations

What is the definition of 'Congress'?

• The nation’s lawmaking body; the body of senators and representatives who “step” “together” to make laws

• A group of judges who interpret the law

• A council of state governors

• A committee responsible for foreign affairs

What is the definition of 'gradual'?

• Moving slowly and steadily, one “step” at a time; making “step by step” changes

• Happening all at once without warning

• Moving backwards quickly

• Changing direction suddenly

What is the definition of 'progress'?

• Advancement and improvement; the act or state of “stepping, going” “ahead” in growth or development; (verb) to advance or “step” “forward” to the next stage

• A sudden stop or decline in development; the act of moving backward

• A state of remaining unchanged; lack of movement or growth

• A process of repeating the same actions without any improvement

What is the definition of 'congregate'?

• To “flock” “together” in a group or community

• To separate into individual parts

• To remain silent in solitude

• To move quickly from place to place

What is the definition of 'desegregate'?

• To eliminate segregation (literally, to take “down” or remove the practice of keeping “groups” “apart”)

• To create new laws for segregation

• To increase separation between groups

• To support the division of people based on race

What is the definition of 'segregate'?

• To separate “groups” from one another and keep them “apart, aside” from one another

• To bring different groups together in harmony

• To mix various elements into a single group

• To ignore the existence of different groups