8G Vocabulary Quiz

Match the definition to the word.

• cruel and unworried about causing pain to others

• Offensive

• to explain or give a good reason for

• Justify

• having or showing a desire for revenge

• Intrigue

• to raise one’s curiosity or interest

• Vindictive

• disgusting and deeply upsetting

• Ruthless

Match the Antonym to the word.

• Ruthless

• Agreeable

• Genial

• Merciful

• Offensive

• Lose

• Aquire

• Rude

• Intrigue

• Bore

8. Fill in the blank with the correct word.

10. The movie's (a)   plot kept the audience guessing until the very end.

8. Fill in the blank with the correct word. Remember, you may have to change the word form (ex. go, going, gone).

10. He tried to (a)   his actions, but no one believed his excuses.

8. Fill in the blank with the correct word. Remember, you may have to change the word form (ex. go, going, gone).

10. The smell coming from the garbage can was truly (a)   .

8. Fill in the blank with the correct word. Remember, you may have to change the word form (ex. go, going, gone).

10. The (a)   king had no regard for the feelings of his subjects.

8. Fill in the blank with the correct word. Remember, you may have to change the word form (ex. go, going, gone).

10. Despite his tough appearance, he was actually quite (a)   and always greeted everyone with a smile.

8. Fill in the blank with the correct word. Remember, you may have to change the word form (ex. go, going, gone).

10. Jason is so (a)   that he won't hesitate to hurt others to get what he wants.

8. Fill in the blank with the correct word. Remember, you may have to change the word form (ex. go, going, gone).

10. If I can just (a)   my license by June, I'll be able to take my friends all over the city for the summer.

True or False -

Acquire means to lose, refuse, or reject something.

• True

• False