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8th Grade Vocab Study Session 1

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 10mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Peril means...

a)

danger

b)

suspense

c)

silliness

d)

excitement

2.

A torrent is...

a)

a strong and fast-moving stream of water or other liquid.

b)

a devastating hurricane

c)

a gigantic wave

d)

a sand storm

3.

Select the image that represents the word "ascent".

a)
b)
c)
d)
4.

Baleful means...

a)

shy

b)

threatening harm or menacing

c)

embarrassed

d)

confused

5.

A synonym for "hypocritical" is...

a)

righteous

b)

judgmental

c)

deceptive

d)

truthful

6.

A synonym for "derision" is...

a)

embarrassment

b)

ridicule

c)

a joke

d)

sadness

7.

Vehemently means...

a)

very quickly; at a great rate.

b)

in a forceful, passionate, or intense manner; with great feeling.

c)

lacking energy or alertness.

d)

in a mild manner, in particular without anger or severity.

8.

Having the audacity to do something means...

a)

you are doing a kind, respectful thing.

b)

you are taking a bold risk, often seen as disrespectful, shameless, or rude.

c)

you are playing it safe.

d)

you are setting a goal you plan on achieving in the near future.

9.

"Stealthily" means to do something...

a)

skillfully; secretly; cautiously

b)

slowly; sluggishly

c)

quickly; in a fast manner

d)

violently; without care

10.

Select the image that represents the word "crevice".

a)
b)
c)
d)
11.

Stifle means to...

a)

occupy, attract, or involve (someone's interest or attention).

b)

restrain (a reaction) or stop oneself acting on (an emotion).

c)

carry out an aggressive action without warning.

d)

cause (someone) to feel distressed, anxious, or uncomfortable.

12.

Something that may vex someone who works the night shift might be...

a)

five car alarms sounding off, disrupting his/her/their day sleep.

b)

a soothing sound of ocean waves.

c)

Starbucks making his/her/their coffee perfectly.

d)

getting extra pay for their work.

13.

If you conceive a plan, you...

a)

alter it.

b)

revise it.

c)

create or think of one.

d)

adjust it.

14.

If a dog has an acute sense of smell, it...

a)

has a sharp, keen sense of smell.

b)

has a poor sense of smell.

c)

has a rapidly deteriorating sense of smell.

d)

has the same sense of smell as a human.

15.

When would a responsible adult make a grimace?

a)

When his/her/their pet chews up multiple pairs of shoes in one week

b)

When he/she/they receive a birthday gift from a best friend

c)

When he/she/they get a bonus

d)

When he/she/they eat their favorite food

16.

Choose the best example of doing something "amiably".

a)

You send your friend a gift on their birthday.

b)

You forget to invite your best friend to your special party.

c)

You forget to thank the employee who made you your lunch.

d)

You jump up and down in excitement when you hear you won the science fair.

17.

If you are avaricious you are...

a)

extremely greedy

b)

extremely humble

c)

extremely generous

d)

extremely hungry for food

18.

You must give a formal resignation when...

a)

applying for a job

b)

quitting a job/position

c)

signing up for financial aid

d)

accepting a job offer

19.

Something is frivolous if...

a)

it serves no purpose

b)

it is organized

c)

it is arranged in an unusual way

d)

it is expensive

20.

You have credulity if...

a)

you believe what others say without questioning it

b)

you question everything you hear

c)

you are curious

d)

you have many thoughts at once