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Zinc Set 1 Grade 8 Review

Total questions: 35

Worksheet time: 18mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What does the word "diminutive" mean?

a)

Large, enormous

b)

Small, little, tiny

c)

Bright, colorful

d)

Heavy, weighty

2.

Which word describes someone who is calmly confident and on the edge of action?

a)

Poised

b)

Nervous

c)

Reckless

d)

Anxious

3.

What is the meaning of "subconscious"?

a)

Fully aware and conscious

b)

Mental processes you're not fully aware of

c)

Physical actions and movements

d)

Emotional outbursts

4.

What does "quantitative" relate to?

a)

Quality and texture

b)

Amount of something

c)

Color and brightness

d)

Taste and flavor

5.

What does the word "rancid" mean?

a)

Fresh, new

b)

Rotten, spoiled

c)

Sweet, pleasant

d)

Clean, pure

6.

What does "circumstantial" evidence suggest?

a)

Direct proof of guilt

b)

Evidence that suggests guilt but doesn't totally prove it

c)

Evidence that proves innocence

d)

No evidence at all

7.

What does it mean to "forfeit" something?

a)

To gain or acquire

b)

To give up or lose a right or position

c)

To protect or defend

d)

To hide or conceal

8.

What is "charisma"?

a)

A dull and boring personality

b)

An unusually charming or magnetic personality

c)

A shy and reserved nature

d)

A loud and aggressive demeanor

9.

What does "advocate" mean?

a)

To oppose or argue against

b)

To support or argue in favor of

c)

To ignore or neglect

d)

To criticize or condemn

10.

What is "humility"?

a)

Thinking you're better than others

b)

Not thinking you're better than others

c)

Being arrogant and proud

d)

Being boastful and conceited

11.

What does "qualitative" mean?

a)

Joking and playful

b)

related to quality/degree of excellence

c)

Lazy and indifferent

d)

Angry and hostile

12.

What is "communal"?

a)

Shared by the whole group or community

b)

Tricking others behind their backs

c)

Being straightforward and direct

d)

Being loyal and faithful

13.

What does "accord" mean?

a)

Disagreement and conflict

b)

Agreement and togetherness

c)

Confusion and chaos

d)

Isolation and separation

14.

What does it mean to "taunt" someone?

a)

To praise and compliment

b)

To insult and tease

c)

To ignore and avoid

d)

To help and support

15.

What is "composure"?

a)

Panic and anxiety

b)

Self-control and calmness

c)

Anger and frustration

d)

Excitement and enthusiasm

16.

What does "dishearten" mean?

a)

To encourage and motivate

b)

To depress and discourage

c)

To entertain and amuse

d)

To inspire and uplift

17.

What does "articulate" mean?

a)

To mumble and stutter

b)

To speak clearly and well

c)

To remain silent

d)

To write illegibly

18.

What is "satire"?

a)

A straightforward situation

b)

A situation that is the opposite of what one expects

c)

A predictable outcome

d)

using humor to show flaw in someone or something

19.

What does "humble" mean?

a)

Arrogant and proud

b)

Putting a low value on your own importance

c)

Boastful and conceited

d)

Self-centered and egotistical

20.

What does "literal" mean?

a)

Figurative and symbolic

b)

Taking words in their most basic sense

c)

Exaggerated and overstated

d)

Metaphorical and abstract

21.

What does "glower" mean?

a)

To expand and enlarge

b)

To make shorter or more concentrated

c)

To frown or make an angry expression

d)

To dilute and weaken

22.

What does "conviction" mean?

a)

To listen and follow

b)

a strong belief;

declaration in court of law that someone is guilty

c)

To ignore and neglect

d)

To suggest and recommend

23.

What is "infrastructure"?

a)

A decorative item

b)

Buildings, roads, and facilities needed by society

c)

A type of clothing

d)

A musical instrument

24.

What is a "hermit"?

a)

A complete whole

b)

A person who lives alone outside of society

c)

An unrelated item

d)

A finished product

25.

What does "pessimist" mean?

a)

Old-fashioned and outdated

b)

Modern and current

c)

Ancient and historical

d)

one who focuses on the negative

26.

What is a "fanatic" mean?

a)

To remain stationary

b)

To move around or spread

c)

One who is obsessively and extremely enthusiastic

d)

To stay hidden

27.

What does "animosity" mean?

a)

Hatred, strong dislike

b)

Capable of producing abundantly

c)

Dry and arid

d)

Infertile and sterile

28.

What does "devious" mean?

a)

Fast and energetic

b)

Slow and lacking energy

c)

Quick and lively

d)

Sneaky, scheming

29.

What does the word "compel" mean?

a)

To force someone to do something

b)

To keep out or prevent

c)

To frown or make an angry expression

d)

To live alone outside of society

30.

Which word describes something very large and powerful?

a)

Dismal

b)

Titanic

c)

Communal

d)

Ambiguous

31.

What is the meaning of "satire"?

a)

A record of important events

b)

The use of humor to show weaknesses or flaws

c)

A bold show of strength

d)

A strong belief

32.

What does "hermit" refer to?

a)

A brave woman

b)

A person who lives alone outside of society

c)

One who is obsessively enthusiastic

d)

A deep opening in the earth

33.

What is the definition of "chasm"?

a)

A huge difference or gap

b)

A strong dislike

c)

A period of time during which a monarch is in power

d)

A bold show of strength

34.

What does "ambiguous" mean?

a)

Having more than one meaning, unclear

b)

Honorable and impressive looking

c)

Dreary, poorly done

d)

Related to quality rather than amount

35.

What is "bravado"?

a)

A record of historical events

b)

A bold show of strength and self-confidence

c)

A declaration in a court of law

d)

A person who always focuses on the negative