November Words - 8th grade

What does "ulterior" mean?

• Intentionally hidden
• A strange absence

• Troublesome and difficult

• Obvious and plain

What is a synonym for "transient"?

• Permanent
• Eternal
• Enduring
• Temporary

What does "rancor" mean?

• A bitter grudge

• A type of dance
• A friendly gesture
• A type of fruit

If it is "superfluous," it is...

• Crucial and necessary

• Unnecessary or excessive

• Minimal or insufficient
• Strange or weird

"Libelous" writing means...

• Honest and truthful statements
• False and damaging statements
• Fictional and imaginative statements
• Complimentary and uplifting statements

What does it mean to "nullify" something?

• To make something correct and fixed

• To make something irrelevant
• To make something void or invalid.

• To make something unsettling.

What does "prolific" mean?

• An act that is criminal.

• Being very unproductive.

• Producing many things.

• Being uninspired to do anything.

If it is "inherent," that means...

• A calming and relaxing moment.

• A significant moment in a novel.

• An essential characteristic or quality of a person.

• A damaging portrayal of someone's character.

What is a "revolution"?

• A type of dance move.

• Something that occurs smoothly every time.

• A term used to describe someone's traits.

• A fundamental change or transformation.

What is a good synonym for "candor"?

• honesty
• dishonesty
• deception
• truthfulness