Vocab 1 - The Gift of the Magi

What is the definition of INSTIGATE?

• To encourage someone to do something, usually something bad

• To look for something that has been lost

• To want something

• None of these

What is the definition of PROSPERITY?

• To own property

• To be wealthy and successful

• To be forgetful

• None of these

What is the definition of UNASSUMING?

• To assume something

• None of these

• To now know or understand something

• To be modest and down-to-earth

What is the definition of DEPRECIATE?

• To decrease in value

• None of these

• To increase in value

• To not be appreciative

What is the definition of FALTERED?

• None of these

• To move with ease and speed

• When someone is at fault

• To move unsteadily

What is the definition of PRUDENCE?

• Out of control

• Cautiousness or wisdom

• None of these

• To be rude

What is the definition of SENTIMENTS?

• A feeling or emotion

• None of these

• Rock that has made its way down to the bottom of a lake or river

• Comments meant to shame someone

What is the definition of PATENT?

• Something that is obvious

• A type of leather

• None of these

• An explanation

What is the definition of ECSTATIC?

• Overwhelming joy

• Sadness

• Anger

• None of these

What is the definition of ARDENT?

• None of these

• Late

• Not excited

• Enthusiastic or passionate