Mastering Vocabulary for Grade 8

What does the word "abhor" mean?

• To love deeply

• To hate intensely

• To understand fully

• To ignore completely

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Which word describes a gradual increase or accumulation?

• Abrasive

• Cumulative

• Alternative

• Anonymous

What is the meaning of "ambiguous"?

• Clear and precise

• Open to more than one interpretation

• Easily understood

• Direct and straightforward

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Which word refers to the mental action or process of acquiring knowledge?

• Cognition

• Apathy

• Authority

• Assumption

Tags

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

What does "loquacious" mean?

• Silent

• Talkative

• Reserved

• Shy

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2F

Which word means to withdraw formally from a federation or body, especially a political state?

• Assimilate

• Secede

• Endure

• Intercept

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

What does "pungent" describe?

• A mild taste

• A strong, sharp smell or taste

• A sweet aroma

• A bland flavor

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Which word means to capture or arrest someone?

• Apprehend

• Digress

• Endure

• Assimilate

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 "audacious" mean?

• Timid

• Bold and daring

• Cautious

• Hesitant

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Which word means to move in a wave-like motion?

• Remote

• Undulate

• Amiss

• Tributary

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4