Mastering 8th Grade Vocabulary

What does the word 'benevolent' mean?

• Selfish and greedy; unwilling to help others.

• Indifferent and apathetic; lacking concern for others.

• Hostile and aggressive; wishing to cause harm.

• Kind and charitable; wishing to do good.

Choose the synonym for 'diligent': a) lazy b) hardworking c) careless

• unmotivated

• indifferent

• hardworking

• sluggish

What is the antonym of 'abundant'?

• scarce

• plentiful

• ample

• copious

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

• The student was meticulous in his approach to procrastination.

• The artist was meticulous in her painting, ensuring every brushstroke was perfect.

• The chef was meticulous in preparing a quick meal without any care.

• The gardener was meticulous in planting seeds randomly without a plan.

What does the prefix 'un-' mean in the word 'unhappy'?

• to change

• the same as

• to increase

• not or opposite of

Identify the suffix in the word 'happiness' and explain its meaning.

• -ing

• -ful

• -ness

• -ly

Which word is related to 'audible': a) hear b) see c) taste?

• think

• a) hear

• smell

• touch

What does 'contemplate' mean?

• To ignore or dismiss something.

• To think deeply or consider thoughtfully.

• To make a quick decision without reflection.

• To act without thinking.

Choose the correct synonym for 'vivid': a) dull b) bright c) unclear

• bland

• dim

• bright

• faded

What is the meaning of 'translucent' in the context of materials?

• Translucent means allowing light to pass through but not clearly visible.

• Translucent means clearly visible and transparent.

• Translucent means allowing no light to pass through.

• Translucent means completely opaque.