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8th grade vocab list 12

Total questions: 14

Worksheet time: 7mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Define the word abate.

Ex: We had to wait for the pain to abate before she could tell us what was wrong.

a)

change

b)

worsen

c)

lessen

d)

intensify

2.

Define the word assimilate.

Ex: Resistance is futile, you will be assimilated.

a)

to be stubbornly unique

b)

to be absorbed or conform

c)

to grant a wish

d)

to be put down

3.

Define the word concede.

Ex: The politician finally conceded after the votes were all counted.

a)

to acknowledge an opponent's victory

b)

to change the laws of the country

c)

to pass on to the next person

d)

to change your mind about something

4.

Define the word dissipate.

Ex: The sun shone and the mist dissipated.

a)

to overuse

b)

to combine into groups

c)

to amplify or multiply

d)

to become scattered or dispersed

5.

Define the word flourish.

Ex: With all the sun the garden flourished.

a)

to die off

b)

to combine into one

c)

to thrive

d)

to put off

6.

Define the word impulsive.

Ex: The decision seemed to be very impulsive.

a)

well thought out

b)

rash, quick, or hasty

c)

coming from the top

d)

getting input from everyone

7.

Define the word longevity.

Ex: Our family is known for it's longevity.

a)

length or duration of life

b)

groups of indigenous people

c)

powerful leaders

d)

good genes

8.

Define the word render.

Ex: The fear rendered them all motionless.

a)

to increase

b)

to protect

c)

to divert

d)

to cause or make

9.

Define the word Obstruction.

Ex: When they were examined the obstruction was found.

a)

something that adds to

b)

something that blocks

c)

something that changes over time

d)

something that is combined together

10.

Define the word subordinate.

Ex: The boss looked around at all his subordinates with pride.

a)

leaders

b)

subject to the authority of another

c)

someone who is over qualified

d)

someone who starts their own business

11.

Define the word concise.

Ex: They told us to be concise since we didn't have much time.

a)

to fill a need

b)

to add time to the end

c)

very wordy, verbose

d)

brief, using few words

12.

Define the word: Elusive

Ex: The fish were very elusive that day!

a)

skillfully evasive or hard to find

b)

easy to discover or find

c)

insignificant or small

d)

changing one's opinion

13.

Define the word gnarled.

Ex: The branches of the tree were twisted and gnarled.

a)

pointed

b)

smooth and silky

c)

rugged and weather-beaten

d)

numerous

14.

Define the word adamant.

Ex: The salesman was adamant that the price was correct.

a)

confused

b)

completely unwilling to change

c)

orderly

d)

taking away from one at a time