125 words every 8th grader should know -List 6

The word 'billow' means:

• a large wave or surge of the sea

• a small hill

• a type of bird

• a musical instrument

The word 'bleak' means:

• cheerful

• gloomy

• bright

• colorful

The word 'concession' means:

• a. Agreement

• b. Refusal

• c. Demand

• d. Compromise

The word 'deft' means:

• clumsy

• skillful

• slow

• awkward

The word 'feasible' means:

• possible to do easily or conveniently

• impossible to achieve

• related to physical features

• a type of plant

The word 'gaudy' means:

• plain

• showy

• dull

• ordinary

What does the word 'gaunt' mean?

• Thin and bony

• Happy and joyful

• Bright and colorful

• Strong and muscular

The word 'inundate' means:

• to dry out

• to flood or overwhelm

• to illuminate

• to simplify

What does the word 'oblique' mean?

• Slanted or at an angle

• Straight or direct

• Circular or round

• Flat or level

The word 'obsolete' means:

• modern

• outdated

• expensive

• rare