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

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2F

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

• Cautious

• Audacious

• Timid

• Hesitant

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

What is the meaning of "concise"?

• Using many words

• Expressing much in few words

• Being vague

• Speaking slowly

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

Which word means "skillful at evading capture"?

• Clumsy

• Elusive

• Obvious

• Visible

Tags

CCSS.L.6.2B

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.2B

CCSS.L.8.2C

CCSS.L.9-10.1.C

What does "exasperate" mean?

• Calm down

• Make furious

• Soothe

• Relax

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

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

• Careful

• Foolhardy

• Prudent

• Cautious

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

What does "gnarled" mean?

• Smooth and new

• Old and twisted and covered in lines

• Shiny and polished

• Straight and even

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

What is the meaning of "implore"?

• Demand

• Beg or request earnestly and urgently

• Command

• Order

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Which word means "marked by casual disrespect"?

• Respectful

• Impudent

• Polite

• Courteous

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

What does "mandatory" mean?

• Optional

• Required by rule

• Voluntary

• Unnecessary

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4