8th Grade Unit 4 '24 - '25

Question 1

dauntless

Answer 1

adj. fearless; unintimidated

Question 2

dearth

Answer 2

n. scarcity; lack

Question 3

debacle

Answer 3

n. a sudden calamitous downfall;

Question 4

debase

Answer 4

v. to lower in quality, character, or value

Question 5

decree

Answer 5

n. an order having the force of law

Question 6

deduce

Answer 6

v. to come to a conclusion by reasoning from the evidence

Question 7

defame

Answer 7

v. to libel or slander; take away a good name

Question 8

deft

Answer 8

adj. skillful, dexterous

Question 9

demagogue

Answer 9

n. a leader who obtains power by appealing to the emotions and prejudices of the people

Question 10

demonic

Answer 10

adj. one who works devilishly (a demon for work), having a persistent force or drive; fiendish