Grade 8 week 2 Vocabulary Quizs

Equivocate

• To use clear and direct language to express oneself.

• To use ambiguous language to conceal the truth or avoid committing oneself.

• To make a firm decision without hesitation.

• To provide a detailed explanation of a concept.

Patriarchal

• A social system where women hold primary power and dominate in roles of political leadership, moral authority, and control of property.

• A social system where men hold primary power and dominate in roles of political leadership, moral authority, and control of property.

• A social system where power is equally distributed among all genders.

• A social system that promotes gender equality and women's rights.

Hubristic

• Excessively proud or self-confident; often leading to downfall.

• Showing humility and modesty in one's achievements.

• Having a strong sense of justice and fairness.

• Exhibiting a lack of confidence and self-doubt.

Equivocal

• Open to more than one interpretation; ambiguous; uncertain.

• Clear and straightforward; easy to understand.

• Having a single, definite meaning; unambiguous.

• Confusing and misleading; difficult to interpret.

Chivalrous

• Characterized by qualities such as honor, courage, and courtesy, especially toward women.

• A term used to describe someone who is rude and disrespectful.

• A style of cooking that emphasizes simplicity and freshness.

• A type of medieval armor worn by knights.

Mythology

• A collection of myths, especially one belonging to a particular religious or cultural tradition.

• A scientific study of ancient civilizations.

• A genre of literature focused on historical events.

• A type of folklore that includes only fairy tales.

Juxtaposes

• To place two or more things side by side for comparison, contrast, or effect.

• To combine different elements into a single entity.

• To analyze the differences between two subjects.

• To create a visual representation of data.

Brutality

• Kindness and compassion; gentle behavior.

• Cruelty and savagery; violent behavior.

• Moderation and restraint; calm demeanor.

• Joyfulness and happiness; peaceful conduct.

Intimidation

• The act of making someone feel afraid or apprehensive.

• A method of persuasion through logical reasoning.

• A form of encouragement to boost confidence.

• A technique used to promote teamwork and collaboration.

Illusory

• Based on or producing illusion; not real or deceptive.

• A state of being awake and aware.

• A feeling of intense happiness or joy.

• A type of optical illusion that tricks the eye.