Vocabulary Challenge for 8th Graders

Define the word 'incognito'.

• In disguise or using a false identity.

• Using a real name in public.

• Wearing a costume for a party.

• In a state of confusion.

Use 'hubris' in a sentence.

• His hubris led him to believe he could win the race without training.

• Their hubris kept them from accepting defeat.

• His hubris made him a humble person.

• She showed hubris by always asking for help.

What is a synonym for 'xenophobia'?

• racism

• acceptance

• nationalism

• tolerance

Provide an antonym for 'unctuous'.

• oily

• blunt

• smooth

• greasy

Define 'loquacious'.

• Brief and concise

• Eloquent and persuasive

• Reserved and quiet

• Loquacious means very talkative.

Use 'tirade' in a sentence.

• After the meeting, she launched into a tirade about the new policies that she disagreed with.

• He gave a brief speech about his favorite book.

• They celebrated the new policies with a party.

• She quietly accepted the changes without any comment.

What does 'vindication' mean?

• The act of clearing someone of blame or proving something is justified.

• The process of punishing someone for a crime.

• The act of ignoring someone's claims or complaints.

• A method of gathering evidence against someone.

Use 'evanescent' in a sentence.

• The evanescent sound of the music echoed through the hall.

• Her evanescent laughter filled the room with joy.

• The evanescent beauty of the sunset left us in awe as it disappeared within moments.

• The evanescent taste of the dish lingered on my palate.

What is a synonym for 'facetious'?

• serious

• sincere

• earnest

• flippant

Provide an antonym for 'feckless'.

• clumsy

• unskilled

• inept

• capable