Palestine-Israel-C1-Vocabulary 1 / 20 What does ‘de-escalation’ most nearly mean? Reduction of tensions Political isolation Military withdrawal Increase in violence 2 / 20 The phrase ‘sharper relief’ most nearly means: Temporarily hidden Emotionally reduced Less visible More clearly highlighted 3 / 20 The word ‘dispossession’ most nearly means: Cultural revival Political recognition Loss of land or property Economic growth 4 / 20 What does ‘diverging narratives’ most nearly suggest? False information Different perspectives Official propaganda Identical interpretations 5 / 20 The term ‘cease-fire’ most nearly means: Peace treaty Temporary halt in fighting Military victory Diplomatic protest 6 / 20 What does ‘adherence’ most nearly mean? Violation Negotiation Criticism Obedience or compliance 7 / 20 The word ‘proportionality’ most nearly refers to: Speed of response International support Military success Balance between action and harm caused 8 / 20 What does ‘displacement’ most nearly mean in this context? Economic decline Political separation Forced movement of people Military retreat 9 / 20 The term ‘aftermath’ most nearly refers to: A political agreement The consequences following an event The immediate attack The preparation stage 10 / 20 What does ‘anticipate’ most nearly mean? Predict or expect Prevent entirely React to Ignore 11 / 20 The word ‘audacity’ most nearly means: Boldness Fear Confusion Desperation 12 / 20 What does ‘coordinated’ most nearly mean when describing the attack? Poorly planned Accidental Carefully organised Spontaneous 13 / 20 The term ‘unresolved’ most nearly means: Temporarily paused Still unsettled Legally binding Complicated 14 / 20 What does ‘crystallised’ most nearly mean in this passage? Was abandoned Became clearly defined Hardened physically Lost momentum 15 / 20 The word ‘ensued’ most nearly means: Was avoided Followed as a result Ended suddenly Was predicted 16 / 20 What does ‘partition’ most nearly mean in the UN plan? Occupation Unification Annexation Division into parts 17 / 20 The term ‘self-determination’ most nearly means: Economic independence The right to govern oneself Cultural expression Military defence 18 / 20 What does ‘mandate’ most nearly mean in this context? Military occupation Religious leadership Economic partnership Internationally authorised control 19 / 20 The word ‘aspirations’ most nearly refers to: Fears Immediate actions Political compromises Long-term goals 20 / 20 What does ‘encroachment’ most nearly mean in the text? Gradual intrusion Peaceful cooperation Legal agreement Cultural exchange Your score is