"Before We Were Free" Vocab Review

Match the term "Concentration" with its correct definition.

• A group of buildings or houses

• The action of focusing one's attention or mental effort

• A plan or scheme

• To leave something behind

Which of the following is a synonym for "Abandon"?

• Retain

• Desert

• Construct

• Preserve

Identify the antonym of "Destructive".

• Harmful

• Constructive

• Startling

• Abandoning

Use context clues to determine the meaning of "Dictator" in the sentence: "The dictator ruled the country with an iron fist, allowing no opposition."

• A democratic leader

• A ruler with total power

• A kind-hearted person

• A follower

Differentiate between "Compound" and "Plot" in the context of housing and planning.

• Compound is a plan; Plot is a group of buildings

• Compound is a group of buildings; Plot is a plan

• Both refer to a plan

• Both refer to a group of buildings

Apply the term "Startled" in a sentence.

• She was startled by the sudden loud noise.

• He was abandoned by his friends.

• The dictator was kind to his people.

• The compound was empty.

Which of the following best defines "Resort" as in last choice?

• A place for vacation

• A final option

• A type of building

• A plan or scheme

Identify a synonym for "Startled".

• Calm

• Surprised

• Destroyed

• Abandoned

Which of the following sentences uses "Destructive" correctly?

• The destructive storm caused a lot of damage.

• The dictator was very constructive.

• She abandoned her destructive habits.

• The plot was very destructive.

What is the antonym of "Concentration"?

• Focus

• Distraction

• Attention

• Compound