8th Grade Vocabulary Pre-Test

What is the synonym of the word "abundant"?

• Scarce

• Plentiful

• Rare

• Limited

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DOK Level 1: Recall

Which of the following words means "to make something less severe"?

• Aggravate

• Alleviate

• Intensify

• Exacerbate

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DOK Level 1: Recall

Choose the word that best completes the sentence: "The scientist's discovery was a significant _______ in the field of biology."

• Setback

• Breakthrough

• Decline

• Failure

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

Identify the antonym of the word "optimistic".

• Hopeful

• Pessimistic

• Cheerful

• Positive

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DOK Level 1: Recall

Which word best describes a person who is unwilling to change their opinion?

• Flexible

• Stubborn

• Agreeable

• Open-minded

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DOK Level 1: Recall

What is the meaning of the word 'meticulous'?

• Careless

• Hasty

• Thorough

• Negligent

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DOK Level 1: Recall

Choose the correct word to complete the sentence: "The _______ of the novel was so engaging that I couldn't put it down."

• Plot

• Cover

• Author

• Title

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

Which of the following words is a synonym for "innovative"?

• Traditional

• Conventional

• Creative

• Old-fashioned

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DOK Level 1: Recall

What is the best word to describe a person who is very careful and pays attention to detail?

• Reckless

• Meticulous

• Careless

• Hasty

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

Which word means "to formally put an end to something"?

• Initiate

• Abolish

• Begin

• Start

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DOK Level 1: Recall