ELA 8 Honors Vocabulary Quiz- Q3,W1

Vocabulary usage: Use the word 'abate' in a sentence.

• The music began to abate as the volume increased.

• The sun began to abate as it rose in the sky.

• The flowers began to abate as they wilted in the heat.

• The storm began to abate as the winds died down.

Vocabulary usage: Use the word 'adversary' in a sentence.

• The adversary launched a fierce attack on the enemy's stronghold.

• The adversary is a type of bird.

• I went to the store with my adversary.

• The adversary brought flowers to the party.

Vocabulary usage: Use the word 'adept' in a sentence.

• The dog is adept at solving math problems.

• She is adept at playing the piano.

• He is adept at fixing cars.

• I am adept at cooking.

Vocabulary usage: Use the word 'abstract' in a sentence.

• The teacher asked us to write an abstract for our research paper.

• The abstract concept was easy to understand.

• I prefer concrete ideas over abstract ones.

• The artist created an abstract painting that was open to interpretation.

Vocabulary usage: Use the word 'acquisition' in a sentence.

• The company announced the acquisition of a new software company.

• I need to acquisition some groceries from the store.

• The acquisition of knowledge is important for personal growth.

• The acquisition of new shoes was a great addition to my wardrobe.

Vocabulary application: Provide a synonym for the word 'abysmal'.

• happy

• bright

• cheerful

• dismal

Vocabulary application: Provide a synonym for the word 'accordingly'.

• Similarly

• Oppositely

• Consequently

• Therefore

Vocabulary application: Provide a synonym for the word 'adapt'.

• Change

• Adjust

• Stay the same

• Modify

Vocabulary application: Provide an antonym for the word 'adequate'.

• sufficient

• acceptable

• suitable

• inadequate

Vocabulary application: Use the word 'advent' in a short paragraph describing a significant event in history.

• The advent of the internet had no impact on communication or access to information.

• The advent of the internet revolutionized communication and access to information worldwide.

• The advent of the internet was a negative event in history.

• The advent of the internet was a minor event in history.