Worksheets8th Grade Vocab Study Session 1
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 10mins
Peril means...
danger
suspense
silliness
excitement
A torrent is...
a strong and fast-moving stream of water or other liquid.
a devastating hurricane
a gigantic wave
a sand storm
Select the image that represents the word "ascent".
Baleful means...
shy
threatening harm or menacing
embarrassed
confused
A synonym for "hypocritical" is...
righteous
judgmental
deceptive
truthful
A synonym for "derision" is...
embarrassment
ridicule
a joke
sadness
Vehemently means...
very quickly; at a great rate.
in a forceful, passionate, or intense manner; with great feeling.
lacking energy or alertness.
in a mild manner, in particular without anger or severity.
Having the audacity to do something means...
you are doing a kind, respectful thing.
you are taking a bold risk, often seen as disrespectful, shameless, or rude.
you are playing it safe.
you are setting a goal you plan on achieving in the near future.
"Stealthily" means to do something...
skillfully; secretly; cautiously
slowly; sluggishly
quickly; in a fast manner
violently; without care
Select the image that represents the word "crevice".
Stifle means to...
occupy, attract, or involve (someone's interest or attention).
restrain (a reaction) or stop oneself acting on (an emotion).
carry out an aggressive action without warning.
cause (someone) to feel distressed, anxious, or uncomfortable.
Something that may vex someone who works the night shift might be...
five car alarms sounding off, disrupting his/her/their day sleep.
a soothing sound of ocean waves.
Starbucks making his/her/their coffee perfectly.
getting extra pay for their work.
If you conceive a plan, you...
alter it.
revise it.
create or think of one.
adjust it.
If a dog has an acute sense of smell, it...
has a sharp, keen sense of smell.
has a poor sense of smell.
has a rapidly deteriorating sense of smell.
has the same sense of smell as a human.
When would a responsible adult make a grimace?
When his/her/their pet chews up multiple pairs of shoes in one week
When he/she/they receive a birthday gift from a best friend
When he/she/they get a bonus
When he/she/they eat their favorite food
Choose the best example of doing something "amiably".
You send your friend a gift on their birthday.
You forget to invite your best friend to your special party.
You forget to thank the employee who made you your lunch.
You jump up and down in excitement when you hear you won the science fair.
If you are avaricious you are...
extremely greedy
extremely humble
extremely generous
extremely hungry for food
You must give a formal resignation when...
applying for a job
quitting a job/position
signing up for financial aid
accepting a job offer
Something is frivolous if...
it serves no purpose
it is organized
it is arranged in an unusual way
it is expensive
You have credulity if...
you believe what others say without questioning it
you question everything you hear
you are curious
you have many thoughts at once
