8th Grade Vocabulary Quiz

What does the word "disposition" mean?

• A facial expression of contempt or scorn

• The act of obeying or conforming to a request or demand

• The quality of being morally corrupt or evil

• A person's inherent qualities of mind and character

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

What does the word "sneer" mean?

• Absolutely necessary or essential

• A loud and harsh noise made by a person or animal

• To speak or express with a scornful or mocking smile or remark

• Behaving in a brutal or violent way

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

What does the word "compliance" mean?

• The state of being corrupt or wicked

• The act of feeling worried or uneasy about something

• The quality of being obedient or yielding to authority

• A strong dislike or hatred towards someone or something

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

What does the word "depravity" mean?

• A person who is willing to use violence or force to achieve their goals

• Having a strong religious devotion or reverence

• The act of giving or bestowing something

• The state of being morally corrupt or wicked

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

What does the word "indispensable" mean?

• The act of offering comfort or support to someone

• A strong dislike or hatred towards someone or something

• Absolutely necessary or essential

• The act of speaking or making sounds with one's voice

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

What does the word "brute" mean?

• Behaving in a brutal or violent way

• A facial expression of contempt or scorn

• A loud and harsh noise made by a person or animal

• The quality of being morally corrupt or evil

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2F

What does the word "injurious" mean?

• Having a strong religious devotion or reverence

• The act of feeling worried or uneasy about something

• The act of giving or bestowing something

• Causing harm or damage

What does the word "pious" mean?

• A person who is willing to use violence or force to achieve their goals

• The act of offering comfort or support to someone

• Absolutely necessary or essential

• Having a strong religious devotion or reverence

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

What does the word "apprehension" mean?

• The state of being morally corrupt or wicked

• The quality of being morally corrupt or evil

• A strong dislike or hatred towards someone or something

• The act of feeling worried or uneasy about something

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

What does the word "apt" mean?

• The act of speaking or making sounds with one's voice

• The act of obeying or conforming to a request or demand

• Having a natural ability or talent for something

• The state of being corrupt or wicked

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C