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Born a Crime Vocabulary Ch 1-4

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 30mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Fill in the blank: ________ is a social policy of racial segregation.

a)

apartheid

b)

democracy

c)

capitalism

d)

federalism

2.

Fill in the blank: A ________ is a dissenting clique.

a)

faction

b)

committee

c)

audience

d)

alliance

3.

Fill in the blank: ________ is a feeling of ill will arousing active hostility.

a)

animosity

b)

serenity

c)

benevolence

d)

affection

4.

Fill in the blank: ________ means uselessness as a consequence of having no practical result.

a)

futility

b)

efficiency

c)

necessity

d)

productivity

5.

Fill in the blank: To ________ means to defeat in a competition, race, or conflict.

a)

trounce

b)

cheer

c)

observe

d)

assist

6.

Fill in the blank: A ________ is a close friend or associate.

a)

crony

b)

enemy

c)

stranger

d)

rival

7.

Fill in the blank: To ________ means to make subservient; force to submit or subdue.

a)

subjugate

b)

liberate

c)

exaggerate

d)

mediate

8.

Fill in the blank: ________ means suitable to be used up.

a)

expendable

b)

expandable

c)

dependable

d)

commendable

9.

Fill in the blank: A ________ is a collection of concise but detailed information about a particular subject.

a)

compendium

b)

novel

c)

pamphlet

d)

encyclopedia

10.

What is the meaning of the word 'ramification'?

a)

A consequence, especially one that causes complications.

b)

A type of plant root system.

c)

A musical instrument.

d)

A mathematical equation.

11.

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.

What is the definition of 'boisterous'?

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.

What does 'allocate' mean?

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.

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.

What is the meaning of 'dilapidated'?

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.