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ACTIVITY 2.2
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Vocabulary Practice
Use the definitions in the Vocabulary Preview or a dictionary to support your work.
Practice 1. Circle the word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the meaning of the vocabulary word.
Vocabulary Word
Words or Phrases to choose From
banning
weakening preventing naming
incarcerated
sickened lectured imprisoned
potent
fragile effective available
qualified
certified served reduced
Practice 2. Choose the right word in the pair that fits in the sentence.
1. I was forced to compromise/plunge my position when I realized there was no way to win
the debate.
2. When a government’s policies are unpopular, it may face compromise/resistance from its citizens.
Practice 3. Complete the sentence with a vocabulary word.
1. After the summer break, the college student excitedly plunged
2. A person with loyalty to the government would not practice treason.
3. The word strategy has a similar meaning to the word tactics.
into her new classes.
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