125 words every 8th grader should know - List 2

What does the word "adamant" mean?

• Easily persuaded

• Impervious to pleas, persuasion, requests, or reason

• Willing to compromise

• Open to suggestions

Which word describes someone who is disposed to venture or take risks?

• Cautious

• Audacious

• Timid

• Hesitant

What is the meaning of "concise"?

• Using many words

• Expressing much in few words

• Being vague

• Speaking slowly

Which word means "skillful at evading capture"?

• Clumsy

• Elusive

• Obvious

• Visible

What does "exasperate" mean?

• Calm down

• Make furious

• Soothe

• Relax

Which word is defined as "marked by defiant disregard for danger or consequences"?

• Careful

• Foolhardy

• Prudent

• Cautious

What does "gnarled" mean?

• Smooth and new

• Old and twisted and covered in lines

• Shiny and polished

• Straight and even

What is the meaning of "implore"?

• Demand

• Beg or request earnestly and urgently

• Command

• Order

Which word means "marked by casual disrespect"?

• Respectful

• Impudent

• Polite

• Courteous

What does "mandatory" mean?

• Optional

• Required by rule

• Voluntary

• Unnecessary