8th grade practice Vocabulary Quiz

What is the meaning of the word 'scoff'?

• To laugh loudly

• To eat quickly and greedily

• To run away in fear

• To criticize or mock

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

What is the synonym of the word 'exemplary'?

• Unusual

• Average

• Inadequate

• Outstanding

Tags

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

What is the meaning of the word 'antsy'?

• Energetic and lively

• Nervous or impatient

• Calm and relaxed

• Sad and gloomy

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

What is the synonym of the word 'loitering'?

• Hiking

• Strolling

• Sitting

• Running

Tags

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

What is the meaning of the word 'procrastinate'?

• To complete quickly

• To plan and organize

• To delay or postpone

• To work diligently

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

What is the meaning of the word 'phlebotomy'?

• The practice of drawing blood

• The study of plants

• The technique of painting

• The art of sculpture

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

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 'premises'?

• A type of clothing

• A type of vehicle

• A type of building

• A type of food

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C

What is the meaning of the word 'wince'?

• To smile brightly

• To dance gracefully

• To cry loudly

• To flinch or grimace

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

What is the meaning of the word 'scuffle'?

• To swim or dive

• To climb or hike

• To argue or fight

• To run or jog

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

What is the synonym of the word 'altercation'?

• Compromise

• Cooperation

• Disagreement

• Agreement

Tags

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A