Vocabulary Quiz

What does deflation mean in economic terms?

• A decrease in the general price level of goods and services

• A reduction in the value of a currency

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

What does deploy mean?

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

What is the meaning of the word 'diligent'?

• studious

• hard-working

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

What does the word 'disconcerting' mean in a more advanced context?

• confusing or unsettling

• hard to understand

• slightly disturbing or troubling

Tags

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

What is the meaning of the word 'disengaged'?

• disconnected

• disassociated

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

What is the meaning of the word 'dishearten'?

• To cause someone to lose determination or confidence

• To make someone feel sad or discouraged

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

What does the term 'divisive' imply?

• causing disagreement or hostility between people

• conflict

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

What is an edifice?

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

What does encipher mean?

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

What is the meaning of the word 'enigmatic'?

• Cryptic

• Baffling

• Mysterious

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A