Vocabulary Quiz-grade 8

What does "addendum" refer to?

• A) A primary document

• B) An essential component

• C) An addition or supplement

• D) A concluding statement

What does it mean to be "aghast"?

• A) Excited or thrilled

• B) Shocked or horrified

• C) Confused or disoriented

• D) Amused or entertained

What does it mean to "cower"?

• A) To stand tall and confident

• B) To shrink or tremble in fear

• C) To confront bravely

• D) To observe cautiously

What is an "epitaph"?

• A) A type of poem

• B) A written tribute to a deceased person

• C) A legal document

• D) A religious ritual

What does "ethical" mean?

• A) Legal or permissible

• B) Moral or principled

• C) Deceptive or dishonest

• D) Rational or logical

If something is "inaudible," what is it?

• Easily heard

• Loud and clear

• Difficult to understand

• Unable to be heard

What does "intrigue" mean as a noun?

• A secret plan or plot

• A straightforward explanation

• A predictable outcome

• A public announcement

What does "plausible" mean?

• Unbelievable or improbable

• Reasonable or believable

• Unethical or immoral

• Ambiguous or unclear

What is a "prodigal"?

• A person who is frugal with money

• A person who is wasteful or extravagant

• A person who is generous or charitable

• A person who is diligent or hardworking

What does "volatile" refer to?

• Stable or unchanging

• Unpredictable or unstable

• Secure or protected

• Persistent or enduring