8th Grade Vocabulary Challenge

What is the definition of the word 'abundant'?

• existing or available in large quantities; plentiful

• scarce or limited in quantity

• average or moderate in amount

• completely devoid of any substance

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Give an example of a sentence using the word 'ambiguous'.

• The ambiguous book was interesting.

• The ambiguous cat ran across the street.

• I ate an ambiguous sandwich for lunch.

• The instructions were ambiguous, so I wasn't sure what to do.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2F

Explain the meaning of the term 'bewilder'.

• To clarify or explain clearly

• To amuse or entertain

• To confuse or puzzle someone.

• To simplify or streamline

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Provide a synonym for the word 'concur'.

• oppose

• dissent

• disagree

• agree

Tags

CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.L.5.5C

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

How would you define the word 'eloquent'?

• Articulate, verbose, and irrelevant speech

• Fluent, forceful, and appropriate speech

• Incoherent, mumbled, and irrelevant speech

• Confusing, unclear, and inappropriate speech

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Use the word 'frugal' in a sentence.

• Frugal is a term used to describe a type of fabric.

• He was very frugal with his emotions, rarely showing any sign of affection.

• She was very frugal with her money, always looking for the best deals and discounts.

• The frugal use of resources led to the project's failure.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

What does the word 'gregarious' mean?

• Introverted and quiet

• Shy and reserved

• Loud and obnoxious

• Fond of company; sociable.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.6.4

Give a synonym for the term 'hypothesis'.

• theory

• guess

• conclusion

• assumption

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.4.10

CCSS.RI.5.10

CCSS.RI.8.4

Define the word 'indigenous'.

• Foreign

• Originating or occurring naturally in a particular place; native.

• Exotic

• Artificial

Tags

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.1E

In what context would you use the word 'jubilant'?

• Confusion or uncertainty

• Anger or frustration

• Sadness or disappointment

• Celebration or victory

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4