8th grade Vocabulary Lesson 1

What is the best SYNONYM (the word or phrase most nearly the same as the underlined word.)

annual contention for the trophy

• longing

• rivalry

• hope

• perseverance

Tags

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

What is the best SYNONYM (the word or phrase most nearly the same as the underlined word.)

to permeate the soil

• cover

• eliminate

• penetrate

• contaminate

Tags

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

What is the best SYNONYM (the word or phrase most nearly the same as the underlined word.)

perseverance in competitive sports

• dabbling

• winning

• persistence

• disinterest

Tags

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

What is the best ANTONYM (the word or phrase most nearly opposite the underlined word.)

perennial problems

• short-lived

• annual

• usual

• long-lasting

Tags

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

What is the best ANTONYM (the word or phrase most nearly opposite the underlined word.)

deferring a hard decision

• making

• postponing

• challenging

• rejecting

Tags

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

Pick the word that best completes the sentence.

From the smell of burnt muffins we _______________ that the cook will not be in a good mood.

• contend

• infer

• permeate

• persist

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Pick the word that best completes the sentence.

The _____________________________ of the woodpecker drumming on a tree signifies a search for insects or proclaims the bird's territory.

• percussion

• perennial

• contend

• inference

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2F

Pick the word that best completes the sentence.

The crew of the spaceship Discovery in the movie 2001: A Space Odyssey is ______________________ on finding proof that creatures from outer space influenced earth forms millions of years ago.

• deferring

• contending

• permeating

• intent

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.K.5A