Vocabulary Quizziz - 8th Grade Reading

Fill in the blank: A _______ is a group of people or politicians that make certain decisions.

• assembly

• delegation

• mob

Means to start something again, or to make someone feel or think about something they used to

• reassess

• misguided

• relive

• rekindle

Fill in the blank: A ________ is a small balloon-like airship used for observation.

• hot air balloon

• zeppelin

• blimp

• parachute

Fill in the blank: _______ is the study of the relationships between living things, including humans, and their physical environment.

• biology

• ecology

• geology

• sociology

Fill in the blank: _______ means to stress, single out as important.

• emphasizing

• ignoring

• forgetting

• overlooking

The term 'geological' refers to:

• the behavior of animals

• the study of stars

• the process of photosynthesis

• the layers of the earth

The term 'insistent' means:

• being unsure about a decision

• ignoring something completely

• demanding something and refusing to accept any opposition or excuses

• accepting all opinions without question

The term 'longing' refers to ________.

• A brief moment of happiness

• Really want something, especially if it doesn't look like you're going to get it

• A type of dance

• A type of food

What is a 'tabby'?

• A type of dog

• A type of fish

• A cat with a grey or tawny coat mottled with black.

What is the meaning of the word 'sweetling'?

• A type of candy

• A term of endearment (i.e., sweetie, love bug, honey)

• A type of bird