Gr.8 U7 Set B Vocabulary ZF

Which of the following words best describes a cheerful and lively attitude?

• Unassuming

• Jaunty

• Predatory

• Belittle

The act of cutting out or removing something, especially in a legal context, is known as:

• Excise

• Doctrine

• Ravage

• Waver

To make someone or something seem less important or valuable is to:

• Belittle

• Ravage

• Waver

• Stance

What term refers to a principle or set of beliefs held and taught by a group?

• Acme

• Doctrine

• Stance

• Jaunty

If someone is described as having a defensive position on an issue, they have taken a:

• Waver

• Stance

• Jaunty

• Unassuming

The peak or highest point of something can be referred to as its:

• Acme

• Predatory

• Excise

• Ravage

An animal that hunts other animals for food is often described as:

• Unassuming

• Predatory

• Jaunty

• Belittle

To cause severe damage or destruction to something is to:

• Waver

• Ravage

• Excise

• Doctrine

Someone who is modest and does not draw attention to themselves can be described as:

• Unassuming

• Jaunty

• Belittle

• Acme

When someone hesitates between choices, they may be said to:

• Waver

• Stance

• Excise

• Doctrine