WorksheetsVocabulary Practice: JFK Inauguration Speech
Total questions: 17
Worksheet time: 9mins
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Class
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1.
The word "embattled" means
a)
involved in conflict or difficulties
b)
in a state of peace
c)
free from challenges
d)
unaffected by conflict
2.
Something that is "asunder" is
a)
confused or mixed
b)
united or together
c)
hidden or concealed
d)
divided or apart
3.
A "venture" is
a)
a business project or undertaking involving risk
b)
a guaranteed profit-making scheme
c)
a type of insurance policy
d)
a government-funded initiative
4.
"tribulations" are
a)
easy tasks
b)
simple pleasures
c)
minor inconveniences
d)
difficulties or challenges
5.
"forebears" are
a)
descendants
b)
friends
c)
relatives
d)
ancestors
6.
to "invoke" is to
a)
avoid or evade
b)
ignore or dismiss
c)
reject or deny
d)
call upon or summon
7.
the word "invective" means
a)
complimentary remarks
b)
neutral statements
c)
polite conversation
d)
harsh or abusive language
8.
a nation or a person who is "sovereign" is
a)
a nation or person with ultimate authority and independence.
b)
a nation or person with limited power and control.
c)
a nation or person that is dependent on others.
d)
a nation or person without any authority.
9.
"civility" means
a)
polite and respectful behavior
b)
selfishness and arrogance
c)
indifference to others
d)
rude and aggressive behavior
10.
to "eradicate" something means to
a)
completely eliminate or destroy
b)
ignore or overlook
c)
increase or enhance
d)
partially reduce or diminish
11.
a "testimony" is
a)
a casual conversation about someone's life
b)
a legal document outlining a contract
c)
a summary of a book or article
d)
a formal statement or declaration of one's experiences or observations
12.
If you "negotiate" you
a)
avoid conflict at all costs
b)
make a unilateral decision
c)
ignore the other party's needs
d)
discuss terms to reach an agreement
13.
a "writ" is
a)
a method of dispute resolution
b)
a formal legal order
c)
a request for information
d)
a type of legal document
14.
to "belabor" something means you
a)
explain or discuss in excessive detail
b)
discuss briefly
c)
ignore the topic
d)
summarize without details
15.
an "endeavor" is
a)
an attempt or effort to achieve a goal
b)
a plan without action
c)
a successful outcome
d)
a type of goal
16.
a "subversion" is
a)
a method of promoting a government
b)
the act of undermining or overthrowing an established system or authority
c)
a strategy for financial investment
d)
a type of software development
17.
"tyranny" is
a)
oppressive government rule
b)
benevolent monarchy
c)
democratic decision-making
d)
fair government leadership
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