Vocabulary Quiz - List D

What is the meaning of the word "dearth"?

• An abundance

• A scarcity or lack

• A celebration

• A type of plant

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2F

Which word describes a sudden and complete failure?

• Debacle

• Triumph

• Success

• Victory

Tags

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.1E

What does "debauch" mean?

• To purify

• To corrupt morally

• To build

• To enlighten

Tags

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.1E

Which word means no longer in existence or functioning?

• Active

• Defunct

• Vibrant

• Flourishing

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

What is a "demagogue"?

• A wise leader

• A leader who seeks support by appealing to popular desires and prejudices

• A peaceful ruler

• A fair judge

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.6

What does it mean to "demur"?

• To agree

• To object or show reluctance

• To celebrate

• To ignore

Tags

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.1E

Which word means to criticize unfairly?

• Praise

• Denigrate

• Support

• Encourage

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

What is a "despot"?

• A democratic leader

• A tyrannical ruler

• A benevolent king

• A fair judge

Tags

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.1E

What does "diaphanous" mean?

• Opaque

• Transparent or light

• Heavy

• Solid

Tags

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.1E

What is a "dirge"?

• A joyful song

• A lament for the dead

• A dance

• A celebration

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4