Question

1. the novel depicts the (vocab word) of the indigenous people by the invading forces. * 1 point

alleviate
arduous
subjugation

1. the city was caught off guard by the (vocab word) of the powerful hurricane that caused widespread devastation. * 1 point

onslaught
disparage
belittle

1. the political leaders (vocab word) of power was marked by a series of dramatic and controversial decisions. * 1 point

extricate
loathsome
usurpation

Explanation:

1. "Subjugation" means bringing people under control, which fits the context of indigenous people being controlled by invading forces. "Alleviate" means to make suffering less severe and "arduous" means difficult - neither fit the context.
2. "Onslaught" refers to a violent or powerful attack, which is appropriate for a hurricane's attack on a city. "Disparage" means to speak of someone or something in a negative way and "belittle" means to make someone or something seem unimportant - these don't relate to a hurricane's impact.
3. "Usurpation" means the illegal or forceful seizure of power, which suits the description of a political leader's actions. "Extricate" means to free from a difficult situation and "loathsome" means repulsive - they don't match the power - related context.

Answer:

1. C. subjugation
2. A. onslaught
3. C. usurpation