Vocabulary Challenge for Grade 8

Define the word 'jaunty'.

• Boring and dull

• Sad and withdrawn

• Lively, cheerful, and self-confident.

• Timid and shy

Use 'exotic' in a sentence.

• The exotic car was parked in the driveway.

• The exotic fruit was unlike anything I had ever tasted before.

• She wore an exotic dress to the party.

• The exotic animal was spotted in the zoo.

What is a synonym for 'excise'?

• keep

• preserve

• add

• remove

Provide an antonym for 'haggard'.

• tired

• worn

• drained

• fresh

Define 'convey' and use it in a sentence.

• She used gestures to convey her excitement about the news.

• She expressed her feelings through silence.

• He failed to convey his message clearly.

• They used a loudspeaker to convey their thoughts.

What does 'attribute' mean? Give an example.

• An attribute is a characteristic of an object; for example, the color of a car.

• An attribute is a type of vehicle; for example, a sedan.

• An attribute refers to a location; for example, the city of Paris.

• An attribute is a type of food; for example, pizza.

Identify a synonym for 'doctrine'.

• principle

• theory

• belief

• dogma

Use 'acme' in a sentence that shows its meaning.

• The acme of the cake was decorated with fresh fruit.

• They discussed the acme of the book's plot in class.

• He reached the acme of the mountain during his hike.

• She achieved the acme of her career when she won the prestigious award.

What does it mean to 'be little' someone?

• To ignore someone's contributions entirely.

• To elevate someone's status or importance.

• To praise someone excessively.

• To belittle someone means to make them feel unimportant or inferior.

In what context might you use 'juncture'?

• In analyses of historical events.

• In debates about sports strategies.

• In discussions about critical points in time or decision-making.

• In conversations about casual greetings.