8th Grade U1 vocab review

What is the definition of 'bonanza'?

• A rich mass of ore in a mine; something very valuable or rewarding

• A type of dance

• A type of plant

• A small village

Tags

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

Which of the following is a synonym for 'churlish'?

• Courteous

• Surly

• Polite

• Friendly

Tags

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

What is an antonym for 'collaborate'?

• Cooperate

• Work alone

• Join forces

• Team up

Tags

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

What does 'excerpt' mean?

• A complete book

• A type of food

• A passage taken from a book or article

• A musical instrument

Tags

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

CCSS.W.7.2D

Which word means 'to feel about hesitantly with the hands'?

• Grope

• Jostle

• Revert

• Hover

Tags

CCSS.L.6.2B

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.2B

CCSS.L.8.2C

CCSS.L.9-10.1.C

What is a synonym for 'jostle'?

• Drop

• Lift

• Push

• Pull

Tags

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

What is the definition of 'laggard'?

• A person who moves quickly

• A type of plant

• A person who moves slowly or falls behind

• A type of bird

Tags

CCSS.L.K.5A

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

Which of the following is an antonym for 'plaudits'?

• Applause

• Boos

• Acclaim

• Cheers

Tags

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

What does 'revert' mean?

• To move forward

• To return or go back

• To start

• To stop

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RF.3.3A

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

What is a synonym for 'adage'?

• Novel

• Story

• Poem

• Saying

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C