The Gift of the Magi Vocabulary Quiz

What does the word "agile" mean? Choose the best answer.

• Slow and clumsy

• Quick and well coordinated in movement

• Confused and disorganized

• Heavy and burdensome

Which of the following best defines "assertion"? Choose the best answer.

• A question

• A statement

• A suggestion

• A command

What is a "cascade"? Choose the best answer.

• A type of tree

• A waterfall

• A musical instrument

• A kind of food

A "chronicle" is best described as:

• A storybook

• A record of events

• A type of poem

• A fictional tale

If something is "coveted," it is:

• Easily available

• Greedily desired or wished for

• Unwanted or disliked

• Common and ordinary

To "depreciate" means to:

• Increase the value of

• Lower the value of

• Maintain the same value

• Trade for something else

What does "discreet" mean? Choose the best answer.

• Loud and boisterous

• Careful and secretive

• Open and honest

• Reckless and bold

If someone "faltered," they:

• Moved forward confidently

• Hesitated in action or intent

• Spoke loudly

• Gave a clear answer

An "imputation" is:

• A compliment

• An accusation

• A celebration

• A promise

The term "inconsequential" refers to something that is:

• Very important

• Unimportant or irrelevant

• Highly valuable

• Necessary and crucial