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1-15 Vocabulary PreAP 8th grade

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 15mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

devastate

a)

endless (often used hyperbolically)

b)

destroy or ruin (something)

2.

irrelevant

a)

not connected with or relevant to something

b)

of vital importance; crucial

3.

pseudonym

a)

a fictitious name, especially one used by an author

b)

in low spirits from loss of hope or courage

4.

turbulent

a)

lacking enthusiasm and determination; carelessly lazy

b)

characterized by conflict, disorder, or confusion; not controlled or calm

5.

corroborate

a)

confirm or give support to

b)

endless

6.

succumb

a)

fail to resist pressure, temptation, or some other negative force

b)

showing a willingness to take surprisingly bold risks

7.

disposition

a)

a person's inherent qualities of mind and character, an inclination or tendency

b)

a state of disorder due to absence or nonrecognition of authority

8.

imperative

a)

subject to chance

b)

of vital importance; crucial

9.

despondent

a)

in low spirits from loss of hope or courage

b)

give a lot of public attention and approval to (someone); treat as a celebrity

10.

interminable

a)

a person's inherent qualities of mind and character, an inclination or tendency

b)

endless (often used hyperbolically)

11.

audacious

a)

confirm or give support to

b)

showing a willingness to take surprisingly bold risks

12.

lackadaisical

a)

lacking enthusiasm and determination; carelessly lazy

b)

fail to resist pressure, temptation, or some other negative force

13.

anarchy

a)

a state of disorder due to absence or nonrecognition of authority

b)

of vital importance; crucial

14.

lionize

a)

destroy or ruin (something)

b)

give a lot of public attention and approval to (someone); treat as a celebrity

15.

contingent

a)

a fictitious name, especially one used by an author

b)

subject to chance