Vocab EXAM

Question 1

Abolition

Answer 1

to stop a system or practice (We worked to abolish child labor.)

Question 2

Abolitionist

Answer 2

movement- a person who favors the abolition of a practice (the abolitionist movement to end slavery

Question 3

Paramount

Answer 3

more important than anything else

Question 4

Shackles

Answer 4

confines, restraint, chains that bind

Question 5

Odious

Answer 5

extremely unpleasant, repulsive

Question 6

Cudgel

Answer 6

a short, thick stick used as a weapon

Question 7

Impertinent

Answer 7

not showing proper respect, rude

Question 8

Deference

Answer 8

respect

Question 9

Joist

Answer 9

a beam used to support a floor or ceiling

Question 10

Infernal

Answer 10

resembling Hell, evil

Question 11

Sloop

Answer 11

sailing vessel with a single mast

Question 12

Blasphemy

Answer 12

disrespect for God or something sacred

Question 13

Providence

Answer 13

God’s care

Question 14

Repose

Answer 14

relaxation or rest

Question 15

Brethren

Answer 15

members of the same social group

Question 16

Obdurate

Answer 16

stubbornly persist in wrongdoing

Question 17

Defile

Answer 17

make dirty

Question 18

Imbibe

Answer 18

drink

Question 19

Execrate

Answer 19

curse with divine punishment, anathema

Question 20

Maxim

Answer 20

a saying that is widely accepted (“Actions speak louder than words.” / “The pen is mightier than the sword.”