Vocabulary Quiz for Grade 8

What does the term "Civil" relate to?

• Government officials

• Ordinary citizens

• Military personnel

• Legal matters

Which word means "to represent through a symbol"?

• Symbolize

• Commence

• Apprehension

• Vindication

What is the meaning of "Commence"?

• To end

• To pause

• To begin

• To cancel

Which word describes a feeling of fear or anxiety?

• Prudence

• Apprehension

• Denunciation

• Unabated

What does "Prudence" involve?

• Acting without thinking

• Thinking of the future

• Ignoring consequences

• Living in the moment

What does "Unabated" mean?

• Decreasing in strength

• Not decreasing in strength

• Increasing rapidly

• Stopping suddenly

What is the meaning of "Denunciation"?

• Private praise

• Public criticism

• Secret agreement

• Silent protest

Which word means "proving something right"?

• Vindication

• Apprehension

• Denunciation

• Symbolize

If someone is acting with "Prudence," what are they likely doing?

• Ignoring future consequences

• Planning for future events

• Acting recklessly

• Living in the past

Which of the following best describes "Unabated"?

• Gradually weakening

• Remaining strong

• Suddenly stopping

• Slowly disappearing