8A Vocab Part 2

dispassionate

• emotionless

• with emotion

clamor

• silence

• food

• noise

• fashion

Amy's family has Chinese customs when it comes to Christmas dinner.

• normal

• routine

• traditions

• gifts

The minister managed to muster up a quiet burp.

• produce or to bring about

• delete or to disappear

The term “welfare queen” was a negative nickname used in politics starting in the 1970s. It described women who were said to cheat or take advantage of government help programs (called welfare). The problem is that the term was unfair and based on stereotypes, often targeting women of color. Most people who received help did not cheat the system. Today, people see the phrase as offensive because it spreads a false and harmful image.

Question:
What does the term “welfare queen” mean?

• A woman who works hard to support her family while receiving government help

• A negative nickname for women said to cheat or take advantage of welfare programs.

• A title given to women who lead community service programs.

• A term used to describe anyone receiving government assistance fairly.

acutely

• slightly

• mildly

• indifferently

• intensely

earnestly

• seriously and sincerely

• jokingly and playfully

• casually and carelessly

Select the answer with the synonyms to the word shame.

• calm, serene, calm, serene, composed, assured

• embarrassed, mortified, self-conscious, abashed

• confident, proud, unashamed, and unabashed

doubled down

• gave up and stopped trying

• become more persistent

Tofu

• rubbery white sponges made from soybeans

• cheese made from soybeans

• bread made from soybeans

• a bowl of cubed chicken made from soybeans