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Most of America's Founding Fathers did not believe in women's suffrage. Only men could vote in the United states until 1920. What is “suffrage” ?
right to vote
The United States has a vast amount of newly discovered clean geothermal (natural heat from the Earth’s crust) energy
large amount
It's not that I'm unfriendly, but sometimes I want to leave society behind and be alone for awhile. A. people living as members of a group B. homes with messy floors C. the fastest runners D. people who are afraid of Girl Scouts
people living as members of a group
Martha is a curator, a person who is responsible for looking after a museum’s collection.
caretaker
Paula was suspended from school because of several infractions of the rules, including smoking in the bathroom and dressing improperly. What is the meaning of infractions?
violations
The debris in the stadium stands included numerous paper cups, ticket stubs, sandwich wrapping, and cigarette butts
garbage
His emaciation, that is, his skeleton-like appearance, was frightening to see.
appearance
I looked at the plans for your new house. This is earthquake country. You need to fortify the frame or you’ll have a disaster with the first tremor. a. shake b. build c. strengthen d. destroy
strengthen
Put this medicine on your arm and rub it into your skin until it's invisible. It will inhibit the infection's attempt to spread. What does “inhibit” mean? a. live in a certain place b. block or slow down c. itch or burn d. help to do
block or slow down
Brea and Elizabeth are having a dispute over which radio station to play at work. It would be so much simpler if they both liked the same kind of music.
disagreement
She wanted to impress all her dinner guests with the food she served, so she carefully studied the necessary culinary arts.
food preparation
Those scientists want to hear what our professor thinks about their theory because he is the foremost expert in their field. A. The first or main one B. craziest C. least informed D. loudest
first or main one
Her cardinal rule is this: Be kind to others! She believes that everything else in life will fall properly into place if one follows that rule. What does “cardinal” mean in this context? a. main, or most important b. red c. like a bird
main, or most important
A wonderful 98 year old woman is working day and night to knit scarves to send as gifts for the troops. What a selfless person she is! A selfless woman _______. a. is selfish b. has no name c. likes to wear scarves d. cares more about other
cares more about others than herself
Your plan looks good. I hope it will really work. It’s time to implement it and see if it’s as brilliant as you claim. a. instrument b. take apart c. change d. carry out
carry out
Of course, I’m not saying that your plan is no good. I tend to be optimistic, so I won’t be surprised when you succeed. a. expecting the best to happen b. needing glasses to see c. full of gas d. unselfish
expecting the best to happen
