Gift of the Magi Vocabulary Quiz

What does the word "imputation" mean?

• Extreme stinginess

• Accused of or attributed to something

• Provoke or stir up

• Most common or dominating thing

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Which word describes extreme stinginess or being careful with money?

• Prosperity

• Modest

• Parsimony

• Prudence

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

What is the meaning of "instigates"?

• Influence or persuade

• Provoke or stir up

• Lower the value of something

• Move hesitatingly

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

What does "mendicancy squad" refer to?

• A group of wealthy individuals

• Police who arrested beggars and homeless people

• A team of negotiators

• A band of musicians

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Which word means "marked by simplicity; having a humble opinion of yourself"?

• Unassuming

• Meretricious

• Modest

• Mammoth

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

What is the definition of "sterling"?

• Excellent or valuable

• A large mirror

• A small waterfall

• A destructive action

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

What does "cascade" mean?

• A large mirror

• A small waterfall or series of small waterfalls

• Searching thoroughly

• Tastefully showy

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

What is the meaning of "ransacking"?

• Searching thoroughly

• Emotionally excited

• Lower the value of something

• Not arrogant

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Which word means "tastefully showy"?

• Meretricious

• Intoxication

• Prudence

• Ornamentation

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

What does "mammoth" mean?

• A large mirror

• Huge, very large

• A destructive action

• Discretion in practical affairs

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4