Vocabulary Challenge for Grade 8

What does the word "palpable" mean?

• Invisible

• Tangible

• Imaginary

• Unclear

Which word describes a feeling of anxiety or fear about something that might happen?

• Serene

• Apprehensive

• Exuberant

• Indolence

What is the meaning of "defiant"?

• Obedient

• Submissive

• Resistant

• Agreeable

If someone is "fretful," they are likely to be:

• Calm

• Anxious

• Joyful

• Indifferent

What does "aptitude" refer to?

• A lack of skill

• A natural ability

• A temporary interest

• A physical trait

To "chastise" someone means to:

• Praise them

• Ignore them

• Scold them

• Reward them

Which word means to act in a childishly sulky or bad-tempered manner?

• Petulantly

• Solemnly

• Indulgently

• Tentatively

If someone is "bewildered," they are:

• Confident

• Confused

• Certain

• Relaxed

What does "remorse" mean?

• Happiness

• Regret

• Excitement

• Indifference

Which word describes a calm and peaceful state?

• Frigid

• Serene

• Ominous

• Grotesquely