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Worksheets1984 1.7 Vocab Quiz
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 8mins
Choose the sentence that correctly uses the word "axiom."
The axiom of the story was hidden and unclear.
The axiom that "all men are created equal" is a fundamental principle.
The axiom was a fictional tale.
The axiom was a question without an answer.
Which term describes a political and economic theory advocating for collective (group) or government ownership and administration of the means of the economy?
Capitalism
Socialism
Feudalism
Imperialism
It was __________ that the sun would rise in the east.
purge
inevitable
despair
subjection
What does "despair" mean?
A feeling of hope and optimism
A state of complete loss or absence of hope
A moment of joy and happiness
A sense of calm and peace
Which term refers to the illegal act of taking money that one is responsible for?
Embezzlement
Donation
Investment
Charity
What does "indoctrinate" mean?
To teach someone to accept a set of beliefs uncritically
To encourage independent thinking
To entertain with stories
To provide factual information
What does "purge" mean in a political context?
To promote someone to a higher position
To remove people considered undesirable from an organization or place
To celebrate a victory
To recruit new members
What is the meaning of "heresy"?
A widely accepted belief
A belief or opinion contrary to orthodox religious doctrine
A traditional practice
A scientific fact
What does the term "formidable" mean?
Easy to overcome
Inspiring fear or respect through being impressively large, powerful, intense, or capable
Unimportant or trivial
Weak and ineffective
Which word best describes a system where trade and industry are controlled by private owners for profit?
Socialism
Capitalism
Communism
Feudalism
What is the meaning of "proletariat"?
The ruling class
The working class
The military class
The aristocracy
What does "subjection" refer to?
Freedom from control
The act of bringing someone or something under domination or control
A form of entertainment
A type of government
Which sentence correctly uses the word "interminable"?
The interminable meeting ended quickly.
The interminable journey seemed to last forever.
The interminable book was a short story.
The interminable speech was over in a minute.
When he got on the field, he saw how ________ the other team looked. They were huge and they looked fast.
axiom
formidable
proletariat
subjection
He was a raving ____________ spending most of his time screaming nonsense. He was put in a mental health ward.
formidable.
lunatic
purge
heresy
