Vocabulary Application Quiz for Grade 8

Which word best describes a situation that is "outstandingly bad"?

• Scintillating

• Egregious

• Ambiguous

• Benevolent

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2F

What does the word "scintillating" imply about someone's personality?

• Dull and repetitive

• Sparkling and brilliant

• Malevolent and evil

• Monotonous and tedious

Tags

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.L.8.5C

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

If something is an "anomaly," what does it do?

• It follows the norm

• It deviates from what is expected

• It is superfluous

• It is ubiquitous

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Which of the following words means "a confusing and difficult problem or question"?

• Conundrum

• Bias

• Antithesis

• Cacophony

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

What does it mean to "infer" something?

• To express regret

• To arrive at a conclusion based on reasoning

• To show clearly

• To deviate from a norm

Tags

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

Which word describes a feeling of "intense dislike or disgust"?

• Adore

• Loathe

• Relish

• Venerate

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

What does "monotonous" mean in terms of a task or activity?

• Exciting and varied

• Dull and repetitive

• Sparkling and brilliant

• Confusing and difficult

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

If someone is "ambivalent" about a decision, how do they feel?

• They have mixed feelings

• They are certain and decisive

• They are indifferent

• They are enthusiastic

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

What does it mean if something is "ubiquitous"?

• It is rare and hard to find

• It is present everywhere

• It is unnecessary

• It is ambiguous

Tags

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

Which word means "to desire something belonging to another"?

• Covet

• Venerate

• Abhor

• Deplore

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4