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Born a Crime Vocabulary Ch 1-4

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 30mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

In South Africa, a government policy was implemented that separated people based on their race. Fill in the blank: This social policy of racial segregation was called ________.

a)

apartheid

b)

democracy

c)

capitalism

d)

federalism

2.

At a school board meeting, a group of members disagrees with the majority and forms their own group. Fill in the blank: This group is called a ________.

a)

faction

b)

committee

c)

audience

d)

alliance

3.

Noah noticed that whenever two coworkers disagreed strongly, there was often a feeling of ill will arousing active hostility between them. Fill in the blank: This feeling is called ________.

a)

animosity

b)

serenity

c)

benevolence

d)

affection

4.

Aiden spent hours building a device that didn't work and had no practical result. Fill in the blank: The project was an example of ________, which means uselessness as a consequence of having no practical result.

a)

futility

b)

efficiency

c)

necessity

d)

productivity

5.

During a school sports day, Mason managed to ________ his opponents in the 100-meter race, winning first place.

a)

trounce

b)

cheer

c)

observe

d)

assist

6.

Rohan always trusts his ________ to help him out in tough situations. What word best fits the blank?

a)

crony

b)

enemy

c)

stranger

d)

rival

7.

Benjamin was put in charge of a group project and used his authority to make everyone follow his instructions, not allowing any input from others. To ________ means to make subservient; force to submit or subdue.

a)

subjugate

b)

liberate

c)

exaggerate

d)

mediate

8.

Grace is packing supplies for a camping trip. She wants to bring items that are suitable to be used up and discarded after use. Fill in the blank: Grace is looking for ________ items.

a)

expendable

b)

expandable

c)

dependable

d)

commendable

9.

Michael is preparing for a quiz on world history. He needs a resource that offers a collection of concise but detailed information about various historical events. What type of resource should Michael use?

a)

compendium

b)

novel

c)

pamphlet

d)

encyclopedia

10.

Mason decided to skip studying for his exams. What is the ramification of his decision?

a)

A consequence, especially one that causes complications.

b)

A type of plant root system.

c)

A musical instrument.

d)

A mathematical equation.

11.

During a heated argument at school, Elijah stepped in to quell the situation. What does the word 'quell' mean?

a)

Suppress or crush completely.

b)

To encourage or support.

c)

To make something larger.

d)

To sing loudly.

12.

At a school event, Kai is running around, laughing loudly, and encouraging others to join in the fun. What word best describes Kai's behavior?

a)

Marked by exuberance and high spirits.

b)

Lacking in energy or enthusiasm.

c)

Characterized by silence or secrecy.

d)

Showing a lack of interest or concern.

13.

Jackson is organizing a school event and needs to decide how to distribute supplies according to a plan. What does it mean to 'allocate' the supplies?

a)

Distribute according to a plan or set apart for a purpose.

b)

To remove something completely.

c)

To ignore or neglect something.

d)

To combine two things together.

14.

Kai always goes out of his way to help his friends and make them feel special. What does it mean to 'endear' someone?

a)

Make attractive or lovable.

b)

Ignore or neglect someone.

c)

Cause someone to be angry.

d)

Make someone feel tired.

15.

Emma walked past an old house that looked dilapidated. What does 'dilapidated' mean?

a)

In a state of decay, ruin, or deterioration.

b)

Full of energy and life.

c)

Extremely clean and new.

d)

Covered in beautiful decorations.