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- 1. Multiple Choice
What is the definition of cognizant?
to be congested
to be confused.
to be aware of
to be empathetic
- 2. Multiple Choice
In what sentence is the word retaliate used appropriately?
MLK had to retaliate the letter from the clergymen.
Martin Luther King did not believe it was wise to retaliate with violence.
The letter from Birmingham Jail was written to retaliate people about what happened to Martin Luther King.
- 3. Multiple Choice
Which vocabulary term belongs in the following sentence?
"....he will be reasonable enough to see the ______ of massive resistance to desegregation..."
Futility
Affluent
Degrade
- 4. Multiple Choice
Precipitate can mean to cause something to happen. Then, what does the phrase "precipitating factor" refer to?
The event that is factored in to make a decision.
The factor that causes an event to occur.
The factor that causes rain to come out of the sky.
- 5. Multiple Choice
Which statement is paradoxical?
Lying out of your teeth.
A cold summer day.
Eat your veggies.
Save money by spending it.
- 6. Multiple Choice
What is the BEST synonym for admonish?
reprimand
console
educate
interrogate
- 7. Multiple Choice
Which word fits best in the following sentence?
The women's advocacy group accuses the company of _________ women in its magazine ads.
precipitating
retaliating
admonishing
degrading
- 8. Multiple Choice
Which vocabualry term fits best in the following sentence:
The company said they were _______ of the problem and would do whatever it takes to fix it.
admonish
cognizant
precipitate
degrade
- 9. Multiple Choice
Which word is the closest synonym to retaliate?
unrequited
counterattack
passivity
torture
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