Brit Lit Unit 1 Vocab

Which sentence demonstrates the correct usage of "dominion"?

• She had complete dominion over the corporate department's decisions

• The dominion was served for dinner last night

• They dominion through the park every morning

• He used dominion to paint the walls

In the context of politics, what does "incumbent" typically refer to?

• A person running for office for the first time

• A person currently holding political office

• A person who lost the previous election

• A person who manages campaign finances

Which word is most similar in meaning to "redress"?

• Dress again

• Decorate

• Remedy

• Redirect

"Usurp" most closely means to:

• Create something new

• Take power or authority by force

• Negotiate peacefully

• Surrender control

The word "guile" is best described as:

• Honest behavior

• Craftiness and cunning deceit

• Physical strength

• Musical talent

In military terms, what does "garrison" refer to?

• A type of weapon

• A military strategy

• Troops stationed in a fortress

• A military rank

"Beseech" is most similar in meaning to:

• Command forcefully

• Whisper quietly

• Ask earnestly

• Speak casually

The "zenith" of something refers to its:

• Lowest point

• Middle stage

• Beginning phase

• Highest point

When someone "acquiesces," they:

• Accept something reluctantly

• Fight against something

• Create something new

• Destroy something

Which sentence uses "quarrel" correctly?

• She quarrel the beautiful painting

• They quarreled over the inheritance

• He quarrel through the window

• We quarrel the dinner quickly