Chapter 8

Question 1

Agenda

Answer 1

list or program of things to be done or considered

Question 2

Ambassador

Answer 2

the highest-ranking diplomatic official sent by one government or ruler to another

Question 3

Beckon

Answer 3

a signal to a person by a movement of the head or hand

Question 4

Contradictory

Answer 4

in disagreement; inconsistent

Question 5

Currency

Answer 5

the kind of money used by a particular country

Question 6

Grievance

Answer 6

a complaint; a cause for protest

Question 7

Grimace

Answer 7

a facial expression showing pain, sadness, or disgust

Question 8

Mellow

Answer 8

soft and calm sound or color

Question 9

Opportunistic

Answer 9

taking advantage of a chance or an opening

Question 10

Prelude

Answer 10

anything that serves as an introduction; something that leads up to

Question 11

Privilege

Answer 11

special advantage or benefit

Question 12

Prominent

Answer 12

obvious or easily seen; sticking out from a surface or line; well-known

Question 13

Radical

Answer 13

extreme; one who promotes extreme change

Question 14

Salutation

Answer 14

a polite greeting

Question 15

Adversity

Answer 15

the condition of being opposed; great misfortune; hardship

Question 16

Humility

Answer 16

the state of being humble, modest, or meek

Question 17

Barter

Answer 17

to trade one item or service for another

Question 18

Perceptible

Answer 18

capable of being recognized by the senses; apparent