Vocabulary Quiz

Harry's defense lawyer argued that his wife shouldn't have to testify against him; the judge ___ and she didn't testify.

The U.S. is _____ of 50 states and 14 territories, including American Samoa, Puerto Rico and Guam.

After Princess Diana died, no one in the British government knew what to do; there was no ____ for a divorced Princess.

In the past there were many laws that ____ on women's civil rights, like laws preventing women from voting.

Although eight of the Supreme Court justices agreed on one ruling, Justice Thomas disagreed.

Markel's parents said the motorbide was for his use onlhy. How dare his little sister take it out for a ride!

The museum has an exhibit called "Famous Modern Americans." It's made up of fifty portraits of US historical figures.

The reporter ___ that Senator Belton has been using his position to line his own pockets; she has evidence to prove it!

Frances told them Johnny definitely couldn't have done it because he was with her. "That's the truth!" she cried.

I felt pulled between my friends and my family - it was so hard to ____ the right thing to do.

The court awarded Nathaniel Yu more than $600,000 in ___ for the school denying him his First Amendment rights.

Mrs. Gutierrez sternly told his children, "By no means are you going to that party on Saturday."

I felt terrible after I broke Mrs. Robinson's favorite vase, so I bought her a new one.

Because Mr. Siccaro had let other students make up work, he felt he had to let Jin do so, as well.

My mom always agrees with the teachers when I'm in trouble.

Senator John McCain was known for his willingness to ____ from his party's positions, often voting against his party.

Driving while under the influence of alcohol is ______ in all 50 states.

Tolstoy's novel War and Peace is ususally more than 1000 pages long, but this version is only 500 pages.

Joelle always goes on and on; I wish she would ____ her stories.

Keisha could just barely make out the shadow of a man in the window across the courtyard.