Grade 8 Vocabulary Quiz List 4

What does the term 'acquisition' mean?

• A. The process of eroding or being eroded by wind, water, or other natural agents

• B. The learning or developing of a skill, habit, or quality

• C. An asset or object bought or obtained, typically by a library or museum

• D. Talk that is playful and teasing

What is the meaning of the verb 'banter'?

• A. To exchange playful remarks, tease

• B. A long period without rain

• C. The gradual destruction of something

• D. To attract; to strongly hold the interest of

What is a 'drought'?

• A. The process of eroding or being eroded by wind, water, or other natural agents

• B. The learning or developing of a skill, habit, or quality

• C. A long period without rain

• D. An asset or object bought or obtained, typically by a library or museum

What does 'erosion' refer to?

• A. To exchange playful remarks, tease

• B. The process of eroding or being eroded by wind, water, or other natural agents

• C. The gradual destruction of something

• D. To attract; to strongly hold the interest of

What does it mean to 'fascinate' someone?

• A. The process of eroding or being eroded by wind, water, or other natural agents

• B. The learning or developing of a skill, habit, or quality

• C. To attract; to strongly hold the interest of

• D. An asset or object bought or obtained, typically by a library or museum

What is the definition of 'heritage'?

• A. The process of eroding or being eroded by wind, water, or other natural agents

• B. Practices that are handed down from the past by tradition

• C. The gradual destruction of something

• D. Talk that is playful and teasing

What does 'implicit' mean?

• A. Implied though not plainly expressed

• B. The learning or developing of a skill, habit, or quality

• C. Something that gets in the way; a barrier

• D. Higher in rank, status, or quality

What is an 'obstacle'?

• A. The process of eroding or being eroded by wind, water, or other natural agents

• B. Implied though not plainly expressed

• C. Something that gets in the way; a barrier

• D. Higher in rank, status, or quality

What does 'superior' mean as an adjective?

• A. The process of eroding or being eroded by wind, water, or other natural agents

• B. Implied though not plainly expressed

• C. Higher in rank, status, or quality

• D. An asset or object bought or obtained, typically by a library or museum

What is the meaning of 'tarnish' as a verb?

• A. To exchange playful remarks, tease

• B. The process of eroding or being eroded by wind, water, or other natural agents

• C. Lose or cause to lose luster, especially as a result of exposure to air or moisture

• D. Practices that are handed down from the past by tradition