Drama Vocabulary (12 Angry Men)

What does 'abstain' mean?

• to choose not to vote

• to agree with everyone

• to cause pain

• to discuss carefully

What is the meaning of 'acquittal'?

• a claim that one cannot be guilty

• deciding that a person is not guilty of a crime

• to think about beforehand

• to twist so as to distort

What does 'alibi' mean?

• to choose not to vote

• a claim that one cannot be guilty of a crime because s/he was elsewhere

• to agree by everyone

• to cause pain

What does 'belligerent' mean?

• hostile and aggressive

• to discuss carefully

• a rapid transit system

• a person who hates others

What is a 'bigot'?

• a person who hates or refuses to accept members of a particular group

• a member of a jury

• a statement to discuss

• a person forced to leave their country

What does 'deliberate' mean?

• to carefully discuss something in order to make a decision

• to twist so as to distort

• to agree by everyone

• to cause pain

What is an 'el train'?

• a rapid transit system serving Chicago and surrounding areas

• a person who enjoys causing pain

• a claim of innocence

• a statement to discuss

Who is a 'foreman'?

• a member of a jury serving as the leader

• a person who hates others

• a person forced to leave their country

• a claim of innocence

What is a 'hung jury'?

• a jury that cannot agree on a verdict

• a person who enjoys causing pain

• a statement to discuss

• a rapid transit system

What does 'meek' mean?

• having or showing a quiet and gentle nature; not wanting to fight or argue with other people

• to carefully discuss something

• to twist so as to distort

• to agree by everyone