Vocabulary Quiz Unit 5

What does the prefix "cata-" mean?

• Up, towards

• Down, away from

• Around, near

• Inside, within

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RF.3.3A

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

What is the meaning of the word "degrade"?

• To improve or enhance

• To treat with respect

• To treat with contempt or disrespect

• To build up chemically

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Which word describes behavior that shows low morals and a love of pleasure?

• Defunct

• Decadence

• Debunk

• Default

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RF.3.3A

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

What does "defunct" mean?

• Currently in use

• No longer existing or being used

• Recently discovered

• Highly functional

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.10

CCSS.RI.4.10

CCSS.RI.5.10

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

What does it mean to "depose" someone?

• To promote them

• To remove them from office suddenly

• To give them a reward

• To hire them for a job

Tags

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.1E

What happens if you "default" on a loan?

• You receive a bonus

• You fulfill your obligation

• You fail to fulfill your obligation

• You get a lower interest rate

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.10

CCSS.RI.4.10

CCSS.RI.5.10

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

What does "debunk" mean?

• To confirm a myth

• To expose the falseness of a belief

• To create a new theory

• To support a legend

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4E

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

What is a "catacomb"?

• A type of ancient weapon

• An underground cemetery

• A large open field

• A type of Roman building

Tags

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.1E

What is a "catastrophe"?

• A minor inconvenience

• A small celebration

• An event causing great damage or suffering

• A peaceful resolution

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

What is a "catalyst" in a chemical reaction?

• A substance that slows down a reaction

• A substance that causes a reaction to happen more quickly

• A substance that stops a reaction

• A substance that has no effect on a reaction

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.10

CCSS.RI.4.10

CCSS.RI.5.10

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4