Vocabulary Mastery Quiz for Grade 8

What is the meaning of the word "palpable"?

• Unable to be touched or felt

• Easily perceived or felt

• Very small or insignificant

• Extremely loud

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2F

Which word means "to stick firmly to something"?

• Adhere

• Rueful

• Diminish

• Skeptical

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4B

CCSS.L.3.2E

What is the definition of "aptitude"?

• A feeling of fear

• A natural ability or talent

• A type of punishment

• A large amount

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 is a synonym for "punish"?

• Chastise

• Solace

• Serene

• Luminous

Tags

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

What does "obsolete" mean?

• Very bright

• No longer in use

• Extremely large

• Full of sorrow

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

Choose the correct sentence using the word "meticulous".

• She was meticulous, always double-checking her work for errors.

• He was meticulous, always rushing through his homework.

• The meticulous weather was very cold.

• The dog was meticulous, barking loudly at strangers.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Which sentence best uses the word "anguish"?

• The anguish of losing her pet was overwhelming.

• He felt anguish when he won the prize.

• The anguish was very delicious.

• She anguish her homework every night.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Select the sentence that correctly uses "skeptical".

• She was skeptical about the magician's tricks.

• He was skeptical, so he ran very fast.

• The skeptical was shining brightly.

• They skeptical the homework.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Which word is an antonym for "serene"?

• Calm

• Peaceful

• Agitated

• Quiet

Tags

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

Which of the following is a synonym for "immense"?

• Tiny

• Huge

• Dull

• Weak

Tags

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A