WorksheetsZinc Set 1 Grade 8 Review
Total questions: 35
Worksheet time: 18mins
What does the word "diminutive" mean?
Large, enormous
Small, little, tiny
Bright, colorful
Heavy, weighty
Which word describes someone who is calmly confident and on the edge of action?
Poised
Nervous
Reckless
Anxious
What is the meaning of "subconscious"?
Fully aware and conscious
Mental processes you're not fully aware of
Physical actions and movements
Emotional outbursts
What does "quantitative" relate to?
Quality and texture
Amount of something
Color and brightness
Taste and flavor
What does the word "rancid" mean?
Fresh, new
Rotten, spoiled
Sweet, pleasant
Clean, pure
What does "circumstantial" evidence suggest?
Direct proof of guilt
Evidence that suggests guilt but doesn't totally prove it
Evidence that proves innocence
No evidence at all
What does it mean to "forfeit" something?
To gain or acquire
To give up or lose a right or position
To protect or defend
To hide or conceal
What is "charisma"?
A dull and boring personality
An unusually charming or magnetic personality
A shy and reserved nature
A loud and aggressive demeanor
What does "advocate" mean?
To oppose or argue against
To support or argue in favor of
To ignore or neglect
To criticize or condemn
What is "humility"?
Thinking you're better than others
Not thinking you're better than others
Being arrogant and proud
Being boastful and conceited
What does "qualitative" mean?
Joking and playful
related to quality/degree of excellence
Lazy and indifferent
Angry and hostile
What is "communal"?
Shared by the whole group or community
Tricking others behind their backs
Being straightforward and direct
Being loyal and faithful
What does "accord" mean?
Disagreement and conflict
Agreement and togetherness
Confusion and chaos
Isolation and separation
What does it mean to "taunt" someone?
To praise and compliment
To insult and tease
To ignore and avoid
To help and support
What is "composure"?
Panic and anxiety
Self-control and calmness
Anger and frustration
Excitement and enthusiasm
What does "dishearten" mean?
To encourage and motivate
To depress and discourage
To entertain and amuse
To inspire and uplift
What does "articulate" mean?
To mumble and stutter
To speak clearly and well
To remain silent
To write illegibly
What is "satire"?
A straightforward situation
A situation that is the opposite of what one expects
A predictable outcome
using humor to show flaw in someone or something
What does "humble" mean?
Arrogant and proud
Putting a low value on your own importance
Boastful and conceited
Self-centered and egotistical
What does "literal" mean?
Figurative and symbolic
Taking words in their most basic sense
Exaggerated and overstated
Metaphorical and abstract
What does "glower" mean?
To expand and enlarge
To make shorter or more concentrated
To frown or make an angry expression
To dilute and weaken
What does "conviction" mean?
To listen and follow
a strong belief;
declaration in court of law that someone is guilty
To ignore and neglect
To suggest and recommend
What is "infrastructure"?
A decorative item
Buildings, roads, and facilities needed by society
A type of clothing
A musical instrument
What is a "hermit"?
A complete whole
A person who lives alone outside of society
An unrelated item
A finished product
What does "pessimist" mean?
Old-fashioned and outdated
Modern and current
Ancient and historical
one who focuses on the negative
What is a "fanatic" mean?
To remain stationary
To move around or spread
One who is obsessively and extremely enthusiastic
To stay hidden
What does "animosity" mean?
Hatred, strong dislike
Capable of producing abundantly
Dry and arid
Infertile and sterile
What does "devious" mean?
Fast and energetic
Slow and lacking energy
Quick and lively
Sneaky, scheming
What does the word "compel" mean?
To force someone to do something
To keep out or prevent
To frown or make an angry expression
To live alone outside of society
Which word describes something very large and powerful?
Dismal
Titanic
Communal
Ambiguous
What is the meaning of "satire"?
A record of important events
The use of humor to show weaknesses or flaws
A bold show of strength
A strong belief
What does "hermit" refer to?
A brave woman
A person who lives alone outside of society
One who is obsessively enthusiastic
A deep opening in the earth
What is the definition of "chasm"?
A huge difference or gap
A strong dislike
A period of time during which a monarch is in power
A bold show of strength
What does "ambiguous" mean?
Having more than one meaning, unclear
Honorable and impressive looking
Dreary, poorly done
Related to quality rather than amount
What is "bravado"?
A record of historical events
A bold show of strength and self-confidence
A declaration in a court of law
A person who always focuses on the negative
