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Vocab List 1: 8th Grade

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 20mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which word is spelled correctly?

a)

Abait

b)

Abate

c)

Abaitt

d)

Abaite

2.

Choose the correct definition of the word "concede":

a)

Gather together

b)

Admit or recognize

c)

Predict the future

d)

Fix something that is broken

3.

In the sentence, "The storm caused the crowd to _______," what word would best complete the sentence?

a)

Disperse

b)

Longevity

c)

Flourish

d)

Subordinate

4.

What is the meaning of the word "maleable"?

a)

Bright

b)

Capable of being molded

c)

Causing laughter or amusement

d)

Having a foul odor

5.

Select the word that means "long-lasting":

a)

Take

b)

Impulsive

c)

Erratic

d)

Longevity

6.

What term best fits the definition "to deliberately show or make a dramatic display?"

a)

Assimilate

b)

Remorseful

c)

Obstruct

d)

Flourish

7.

Which word is spelled correclty?

a)

Sudbordinate

b)

Subordinaite

c)

Subordinat

d)

Subordinate

8.

What does the word "transgression" mean?

a)

A sudden change in direction

b)

The act of breaking a law or moral code

c)

Full of energy and life

d)

To delay or arrive late

9.

He is _____ and unpredictable; he is captivating and he is capricious.

a)

Decrease

b)

Obstruct

c)

Erratic

d)

Impulsive

10.

What word means "to decrease gradually or reduce"?

(a)  

11.

Choose the correct spelling:

a)

Eratick

b)

Erratick

c)

Erratic

d)

Eratic

12.

What is the definition of the word "obstruct?"

a)

Praise or admire

b)

Characterized by undue haste

c)

Capable of being molded

d)

Closed from view

13.

For a long time, in order to create a realistic virtual reality environment, you had to _____ as detailed a world as possible.

a)

Assimilate

b)

Transgression

c)

Render

d)

Malleable

14.

Select the word that means "to regret or feel remorse":

a)

Rueful

b)

Obstruct

c)

Render

d)

Dissipate

15.

Which of the following is the definition of impulsive?

a)

showing great skill or ability

b)

to act or do without premeditation

c)

to have a strong desire for success

d)

to feel an excess of pride or self-satisfaction

16.

What word means "to stay longer than you should"?

(a)  

17.

In the sentence, "They were concerned about being able to ________ in a culture so different from the one they had just left behind," which word fits best?

a)

Grant

b)

Assimilate

c)

Maleable

d)

Flourish

18.

Interviewed later, one of the men conceded that the painting was nice, saying, "Sure, I like it okay." The word conceded is being used as a:

a)

Adjective

b)

Adverb

c)

Verb

d)

Noun

19.

But such a temper is always an unfortunate variable. It can lead to impulsive behavior. The word impulsive is being used as a:

a)

Adjective

b)

Adverb

c)

Verb

d)

Noun

20.

To be caught in some small transgression-- missing a day of work, speaking harshly of his rule, failing to attend mass-- brought an unforgiving penalty. The word transgression is being used as a:

a)

Adjective

b)

Adverb

c)

Verb

d)

Noun