What is the correct meaning of the word deafening?

The stock cars raced past us with deafening speed.

1)loud
2)dangerous
3)increasing
4)wild

Read the excerpt from martin luther king jr.’s “i have a dream” speech. the negro is still languishing in the corners of american society and finds himself an exile in his own land. and so we’ve come here today to dramatize a shameful condition. the emotional connotation of the underlined word king express his a. indecision. b. hopefulness. c. spirituality. d. outrage.

Besides the skull and cross bones what other shape sometimes appeared on flags flown by pirates?

Which of the following characterizes a true epic and is seen in the r@pe of the lock? a. everyday details c. heroic acts b. humorous contrasts d. impossible events