8th Grade Practice Exam

What does the word "haggard" mean?

• Healthy and strong

• Thin, pale, and careworn

• Bright and colorful

• Happy and full of life

Which of the following is an example of a "predatory" animal?

• Deer

• Lion

• Squirrel

• Bird

What does "excise" mean?

• To praise

• To remove by cutting

• To add on

• To give a speech

What is a "prodigy"?

• A young person with extraordinary talent

• A person who is very skilled in fighting

• A mysterious phenomenon

• A type of insect

Which of these is a "menial" job?

• Teacher

• Doctor

• Janitor

• Engineer

What does "stoical" describe?

• A person who shows strong emotion

• A person who is always cheerful

• A person who is self-controlled and doesn't show feelings

• A person who is argumentative

What does "gaunt" mean?

• Thick and strong

• Thin and bony

• Colorful and lively

• Tall and muscular

What does "unflagging" mean?

• Tireless

• Lazy

• Slow-moving

• Timid

Which of the following words means "to make dirty"?

• Defile

• Rankle

• Scavenge

• Proclaim

What does "enmity" mean?

• Hatred

• Love

• Peace

• Friendship