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Worksheets8th Grade vocabulary
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 8mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
What does it mean to 'inundate' something?
a)
To move it to a different location
b)
To fill or cover it completely, usually with water
c)
To destroy it completely
d)
To empty it completely
2.
What does the word 'concession' mean?
a)
A point that is yielded
b)
A point that is taken
c)
A point that is given
d)
A point that is won
3.
What is the relationship between being 'gaunt' and being very thin?
a)
They are opposites
b)
They are unrelated
c)
They are synonyms
d)
They are similar
4.
Which of the following is an example of 'bleak'?
a)
A warm and cozy fireplace
b)
An unpleasantly cold and damp room
c)
A sunny day at the beach
d)
A bright and colorful garden
5.
What is the function of a 'tendril' in plants?
a)
To provide support and structure
b)
To absorb nutrients
c)
To produce flowers
d)
To store water
6.
What does it mean to be 'deft'?
a)
To be skillful in physical movements
b)
To be clumsy and uncoordinated
c)
To be weak and frail
d)
To be slow and unresponsive
7.
What does it mean for something to be 'strenuous'?
a)
To be boring and unchallenging
b)
To be relaxing and rejuvenating
c)
To be taxing to the utmost
d)
To be easy and effortless
8.
What does it mean for something to be 'obsolete'?
a)
It is brand new
b)
It is no longer in use
c)
It is highly sought after
d)
It is constantly changing
9.
Which of the following is an example of something being 'temperate'?
a)
A mild and pleasant day
b)
A stormy and windy day
c)
A cold and snowy day
d)
A hot and humid day
10.
What does it mean for something to 'roil'?
a)
To be calm and peaceful
b)
To be agitated
c)
To be organized and structured
d)
To be chaotic and disorganized
11.
Which of the following is an example of 'gaudy'?
a)
A neutral and understated outfit
b)
A dark and muted outfit
c)
A plain and simple outfit
d)
A bright and flashy outfit
12.
What is the difference between being 'systematic' and being characterized by order and planning?
a)
There is no difference
b)
Being systematic is more chaotic
c)
Being systematic is more structured
d)
Being systematic is more random
13.
Which of the following is the best definition of 'oblique'?
a)
Indirect and evasive
b)
Direct and straightforward
c)
Honest and truthful
d)
Clear and concise
14.
Which of the following is a synonym for 'feasible'?
a)
Unattainable
b)
Impractical
c)
Impossible
d)
Capable of being done with means at hand
15.
What does the word 'billow' mean?
a)
To twist and turn
b)
To flow and spread
c)
To sink and stay still
d)
To rise and move, as in waves
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