Understanding Complex Vocabulary in Context

What is the meaning of the word "infringe" as used in legal contexts?

• To support a law

• To violate or break a law

• To create a law

• To discuss a law

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CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

CCSS.W.7.2D

Which word means "to shorten or reduce"?

• Prohibit

• Abridge

• Concur

• Redress

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CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

What does the word "precedent" refer to in a legal context?

• A punishment

• A previous case that serves as an example

• A new law

• A disagreement

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CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

CCSS.L.7.6

Which word best describes "to express or hold a different opinion"?

• Dissent

• Concur

• Constitute

• Discern

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CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

CCSS.W.7.2D

In the sentence, "The committee will redress the grievances of the employees," what does "redress" mean?

• Ignore

• Address and correct

• Repeat

• Delay

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CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

Use context clues to determine the meaning of "prohibit" in the following sentence: "The school rules prohibit students from using cell phones during class."

• Encourage

• Allow

• Forbid

• Ignore

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CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

CCSS.L.6.4A

Based on the sentence, "The two judges concurred in their decision," what does "concur" mean?

• Disagreed

• Agreed

• Delayed

• Ignored

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CCSS.L.3.2F

Read the sentence: "It is difficult to discern the true meaning of the poem." What does "discern" mean in this context?

• Hide

• Understand or recognize

• Forget

• Change

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

In the sentence, "The new law will constitute a major change in policy," what does "constitute" mean?

• Prevent

• Form or make up

• Ignore

• Delay

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CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

Choose the best meaning of "contend" in the sentence: "The lawyers contend that the evidence is insufficient."

• Argue or assert

• Ignore

• Accept

• Forget

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CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

CCSS.W.11-12.2D