Lincoln’s Second Inaugural Address
Abraham Lincoln

2) "Now, at the expiration of four years, during which public declarations have been constantly called forth on every point and phase of the great contest which still absorbs the attention and engrosses the energies of the nation, little that is new could be presented."
What is the meaning of the word engrosses as it is used in this paragraph?
A) comprehends
B) denies
C) disgusts
D) monopolizes

5) "Now, at the expiration of four years, during which public declarations have been constantly called forth on every point and phase of the great contest which still absorbs the attention and engrosses the energies of the nation, little that is new could be presented."
What is the meaning of the word expiration in the first paragraph?
A) ending
B) filling
C) timing
D) waiting

6)
address:
1. a physical place of residence
2. to aim or direct a message
3. to clothe or dress
4. to prepare one's self
Which of the definitions is the BEST meaning for address as it is used in this sentence?

At this second appearing to take the oath of the presidential office, there is less occasion for an extended address than there was at the first.
A) Definition 1
B) Definition 2
C) Definition 3
D) Definition 4