8th Grade Reading Word Meaning

What is the meaning of the word 'abate'?

• To reduce in amount, degree, or intensity

• To change in a negative way

• To stay the same in amount, degree, or intensity

• To increase in amount, degree, or intensity

Provide the definition of the word 'alleviate'.

• To make (suffering, deficiency, or a problem) less severe.

• To make something more severe

• To create a new problem

• To ignore or overlook a problem

Explain the meaning of the word 'arduous'.

• Difficult, strenuous, or requiring a lot of effort

• Quick, fast, or rapid

• Pleasant, enjoyable, or delightful

• Easy, simple, or effortless

Define the word 'benevolent'.

• Cruel and selfish

• Rude and unkind

• Unfriendly and mean

• Kind and generous

What does the word 'capricious' mean?

• Easily understandable and clear

• Consistently reliable and trustworthy

• Given to sudden and unaccountable changes of mood or behavior

• Always predictable and stable

What is the definition of the word 'deleterious'?

• pleasant or enjoyable

• harmful or damaging

• neutral or insignificant

• beneficial or helpful

Explain the meaning of the word 'ephemeral'.

• Enduring for a long period

• Lasting for a very short time

• Temporary

• Perpetual

Define the word 'fortuitous'.

• Fortuitous means happening by chance or accident, rather than by design.

• Fortuitous means predictable and expected

• Fortuitous means insignificant and unimportant

• Fortuitous means carefully planned and intentional

What does the word 'hedonist' mean?

• A person who avoids pleasure at all costs

• A person who pursues pleasure as a goal

• A person who loves to exercise

• A person who enjoys reading

Provide the definition of the word 'impetuous'.

• Slow and deliberate

• Characterized by sudden or rash action, emotion, etc.; impulsive

• Careful and thoughtful

• Cautious and hesitant