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Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
What does the word "abjure" mean?
To confirm or support
To formally renounce a belief or claim
To agree silently
To create a new law
What does the word "abrogate" mean?
To confirm or support
To formally repeal or do away with
To agree silently
To create a new law
What is the meaning of "abstemious"?
Indulgent in eating and drinking
Not self-indulgent, especially when eating and drinking
Excessive in behavior
Unconcerned with one's health
What does "acumen" refer to?
A sharp edge of a blade
The ability to make good judgments and quick decisions
A historical period
A type of academic study
The word "antebellum" is best associated with which period?
The time during a war
The time after a war
The time before a particular war
The time when peace treaties are signed
What does "auspicious" mean?
Related to the stars
Conducive to success; favorable
Suspicious or doubtful
Having a bad omen
What is the meaning of "bellicose"?
Peace-loving
Demonstrating aggression and willingness to fight
Cowardly in nature
Well-behaved and obedient
What does the verb "belie" mean?
To support with evidence
To disguise or contradict
To tell a lie
To believe in something
What does "bowdlerize" mean?
To tie something with a bow
To remove material that is considered improper or offensive
To decorate elaborately
To add more detail to a story
The term "chicanery" refers to what?
A type of dance
The use of trickery to achieve a political, financial, or legal purpose
A method of cooking
The study of historical records
