Mastering 8th Grade Vocabulary

What does the word 'benevolent' mean?

• Deceitful and manipulative; showing malice.

• Selfish and greedy; showing hostility.

• Indifferent and apathetic; lacking concern.

• Kind and charitable; showing goodwill.

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

• unmotivated

• indifferent

• sluggish

• hardworking

What is the antonym of 'abundant'?

• copious

• scarce

• ample

• plentiful

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

• He was meticulous about his messy room, leaving clothes everywhere.

• The student was meticulous in his exam, guessing all the answers.

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

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

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

• to change completely

• the same as

• to increase

• not or opposite of

Identify the suffix in the word 'happiness'.

• -ful

• -ness

• -ing

• -ment

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

• touch

• smell

• a) hear

• think

What does 'contemplate' mean?

• To think deeply or consider thoughtfully.

• To ignore or dismiss something.

• To act without thinking.

• To speak loudly about a topic.

Choose the correct synonym for 'elated': a) sad b) joyful c) angry

• joyful

• frustrated

• disappointed

• bored

What is the meaning of the word 'translucent'?

• Reflective; bouncing light without transmission.

• Completely opaque; blocking all light.

• Fully transparent; allowing clear images to pass through.

• Partially transparent; allowing light to pass through but not detailed images.