Harriet Tubman

Question 1

ordeal

Answer 1

n, an experience that is very unpleasant or difficult.

If you choose only to complain and escape from the ordeal, your problems will always follow you wherever you go.

Peter

Question 2

fugitive

Answer 2

n, a person who is running away to avoid being captured

The police caught the fugitive trying to cross the border.

Emir

Question 3

compromise

Answer 3

v, to give up something that you want in order to reach an agreement
eg: The problem can only be solved in a spirit of compromise.
n, a way of reaching agreement in which each person or group gives up something that was wanted in order to end an agreement .
eg: Your roommate and you should compromise if you are to share the room.
Doris

Question 4

abolitionist

Answer 4

n, a person who argues to stop or end something (e.g., slavery)

Harriet Tubman, an abolitionist, argued that slavery should be stopped.

James

Question 5

exploit

Answer 5

n,
an exciting act or action — usually plural

He enjoys talking about his youthful exploits.

Asselia

Question 6

aristocrat

Answer 6

n, a member of the highest social class in some countries : the people who have special titles (such as duke and duchess), who typically own land, and who traditionally have more money and power than the other people in a society.

The young girl was an aristocrat; her father was the duke.

Jason

Question 7

refined

Answer 7

adj, having or showing well-bred feeling, taste, etc.

He might be rich, but he was not refined.

Eileen

Question 8

to venture

Answer 8

v, to start to do something new or different that usually involves risk

A writer ventures on a new project.

Kyu Jin

Question 9

stamina

Answer 9

n, great physic or mental strength that allows you to continue doing something for a long time.

I have enough stamina to keep playing my cello for 7 hours.

Richard

Question 10

expedition

Answer 10

n, a journey especially by a group of people for a specific purpose

They decided to start their expedition to Asia tomorrow.

Rita

Question 11

conceal

Answer 11

v, to hide

She is used to concealing her feelings instead of expressing them.

Samantha

Question 12

clandestine

Answer 12

adj, hidden or secret

The students arranged a clandestine meeting at the grotto.

Di Yu

Question 13

spectacular

Answer 13

adj, causing wonder and admiration; very impressive

I did spectacular things during the performance.

Galiya

Question 14

coax

Answer 14

v, to influence or persuade (a person or animal) to do something by talking in a gentle and friendly way.

It took almost an hour to coax the cat down from the tree.

Shirley