Vocabulary Mastery for Eighth Graders

What does the word "convene" most closely mean in the context of a meeting?

• Disperse

• Assemble

• Interrupt

• Conclude

Tags

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

Which word best describes the aftermath of a natural disaster?

• Convene

• Ravage

• Confer

• Contribute

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4B

CCSS.L.3.2E

What is the primary purpose of a "sponsor" in an event?

• To entertain

• To fund

• To criticize

• To attend

Tags

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

Which word would best describe a dramatic and exaggerated performance?

• Melodrama

• Reaction

• Scuffle

• Whimper

Tags

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

What does the word "immigrate" mean?

• To leave a country

• To enter a new country

• To travel temporarily

• To visit a place

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

Which word means to move to a new place to live?

• Convene

• Relocate

• Stun

• Whimper

Tags

CCSS.L.6.2B

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.2B

CCSS.L.8.2C

CCSS.L.9-10.1.C

What does the word "confer" mean in the context of a discussion?

• To argue

• To discuss

• To ignore

• To conclude

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

Which word best describes a sudden and unexpected shock?

• Stun

• Convene

• Contribute

• Immigrate

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

What does the word "reminisce" mean?

• To forget

• To remember fondly

• To ignore

• To predict

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Which word describes a minor fight or struggle?

• Convene

• Scuffle

• Confer

• Contribute

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C