Write "correct" on the answer line if the vocabulary word has been used correctly or "incorrect" if it has been used incorrectly.

After several days of rioting, the government decided to $impose$ a strict curfew. No one would be permitted on the street after sunset.

Another word for $forbearance$ is___.

(A) difficulty
(B) explanation
(C) patience
(D) faith

The defendant's__ denial that he was guilty of the crime had a strong effect on the jury. (dominant; unambiguous)

The___ political party in the Senate was able to vote many of its favorite bills into law. (dominant; secluded)

Another word for $contrary$ is___.

(A) agreeing
(B) opposed
(C) exaggerating
(D) supporting

Which words best define $assert$ in line 2 ?

(A) deny loudly
(B) agree with
(C) state firmly
(D) avoid cleverly

The striking workers___ their demand that they be allowed time off for family emergencies. (asserted; imposed)

Another word for $contention$ is___.

(A) disagreement
(B) amusement
(C) education
(D) laws

Write "correct" on the answer line if the vocabulary word has been used correctly or "incorrect" if it has been used incorrectly.

The stolen money was hidden in a $secluded$ barn not far from town.

Little by little, the farmer enlarged his field until the neighbors accused him of___ on their property. (asserting; encroaching)

If a statement is $unambiguous$, it is___.

(A) unmistakable
(B) confusing
(C) unnecessarily long
(D) amusing