Vocabulary • Ch 2 - Grade 8 • Definitions

What is the definition of 'confiscation'?

• A lack or shortage of something

• Happening without interruption or stopping

• Taking someone's possession away by force

• Something very dangerous or risky

What word means large or significant in size or amount?

• confiscation

• equilibrium

• considerable

• horrific

What word means happening without interruption or stopping?

• frostbitten

• excessive

• extricate

• continuous

What word means to give advice or guidance?

• counsel

• critique

• inconvenience

• fiasco

What is the definition of 'critique'?

• To try or make an effort

• Giving feedback to improve something

• Very, very scary or terrible

• Something very dangerous or risky

What is the definition of 'deficiency'?

• A lack or shortage of something

• Something that causes trouble or difficulty

• A difficult choice between two things

• A big, messy failure or disaster

What is the definition of 'deterrent'?

• Very ugly, strange, or exaggerated in appearance

• To try or make an effort

• Something that stops someone from doing something

• Large or significant in size or amount

What is the definition of 'dilemma'?

• To free or untangle from something difficult

• Something very dangerous or risky

• Large or significant in size or amount

• A difficult choice between two things

What is the definition of 'discrepancy'?

• Something that causes trouble or difficulty

• A big, messy failure or disaster

• A difference or inconsistency between things

• Very ugly, strange, or exaggerated in appearance

What word means to try or make an effort?

• continuous

• inconvenience

• fiasco

• endeavor