Vocabulary Challenge for Eighth Graders

What does 'comply' mean?

• To refuse to follow a command.

• To act in accordance with a wish or command.

• To act independently of any rules.

• To ignore a request or suggestion.

Choose the correct word: The scientist had a __________ amount of data to analyze. (myriad/prodigious)

• limited

• insignificant

• prodigious

• negligible

What is the meaning of 'perturb'?

• To calm or soothe.

• To clarify or explain.

• To enhance or improve.

• To disturb or unsettle.

Choose the correct word: She tried to __________ with the problem for hours. (grapple/veer)

• grapple

• dismiss

• tackle

• ignore

What does 'incapacitate' mean?

• To deprive of ability or strength; to disable.

• To confuse or mislead; to distract.

• To maintain ability or strength; to support.

• To enhance ability or strength; to empower.

Choose the correct word: His __________ talent in music was recognized by everyone. (skittish/prodigious)

• mediocre

• unremarkable

• transient

• prodigious

What is the meaning of 'tether'?

• A rope or chain used to secure something to a fixed point.

• A style of cooking involving grilling.

• A type of animal used for transportation.

• A method of communication between devices.

Choose the correct word: The horse was too __________ to be around strangers. (wanton/skittish)

• lazy

• skittish

• docile

• aggressive

What does 'unison' mean?

• A solo performance

• A type of musical instrument

• Simultaneous performance or occurrence of the same action or sound.

• A disagreement in sound

Choose the correct word: The two teams will __________ for the championship title. (vie/venerate)

• vie

• admire

• celebrate

• compete