Vocabulary Skills for 7/8th Graders

What does the word 'benevolent' mean?

• Selfish and greedy

• Hostile and aggressive

• Kind and charitable; well-meaning.

• Indifferent and apathetic

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

• sluggish

• hardworking

• indifferent

• unmotivated

What is the antonym of 'expand'?

• enlarge

• contract

• increase

• amplify

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

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

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

• The student was meticulous in his approach to procrastination.

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

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

• to increase

• to change completely

• the same as

• not or opposite of

Identify the suffix in the word 'happiness'.

• -ness

• -ful

• -ment

• -ing

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

• speak

• hear

• smell

• touch

What does 'contemplate' mean?

• To express emotions loudly and clearly.

• To think deeply or consider thoughtfully.

• To ignore or dismiss a thought.

• To act impulsively without thinking.

Choose the correct word to complete the sentence: 'She was very _______ about her homework.' (options: careless, thorough, lazy)

• distracted

• uninterested

• thorough

• hasty

What is the meaning of the word 'innovate'?

• To eliminate outdated practices.

• To create a new product line.

• To introduce new ideas or methods.

• To analyze existing methods.