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ERS Chapter 6
Vocabulary Practice for Chapter 6 Essential Reading Skills
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| The process of learning involves _____, taking in new information, as well as _____, changing what you know in order to synthesize old and new information. | assimilation, accommodation |
| The audience was very pleased by the performance and gave the orchestra a standing ______. | ovation |
| If you don’t rinse dishes carefully, a ______ of soap will remain on them. | residue |
| The U.S. government must provide security for its citizens while avoiding ______ of privacy. It must collect information on suspected terrorists, but it must not invade citizens’ privacy. | violation |
| The Soviet Union _____ several socialist republics. | comprised |
| The Obama administration has _____ a way to deal with the economic downturn, but its approach is not controlling unemployment, which is now 10.2 percent. | prescribed |
| Unlike George W. Bush, Obama has ______ negotiations with Iranian leaders. | advocated |
| The entrance to their home was a narrow _____ that led into their living room. | vestibule |
| Normally, I hate to spend money on luxuries, but I _____ yesterday after finding out that I got the job I have always wanted. | splurged |
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