8th Grade vocabulary

What does it mean to 'inundate' something?

• To move it to a different location
• To fill or cover it completely, usually with water
• To destroy it completely
• To empty it completely

What does the word 'concession' mean?

• A point that is yielded
• A point that is taken
• A point that is given
• A point that is won

What is the relationship between being 'gaunt' and being very thin?

• They are opposites
• They are unrelated
• They are synonyms
• They are similar

Which of the following is an example of 'bleak'?

• A warm and cozy fireplace
• An unpleasantly cold and damp room
• A sunny day at the beach
• A bright and colorful garden

What is the function of a 'tendril' in plants?

• To provide support and structure
• To absorb nutrients
• To produce flowers
• To store water

What does it mean to be 'deft'?

• To be skillful in physical movements
• To be clumsy and uncoordinated
• To be weak and frail
• To be slow and unresponsive

What does it mean for something to be 'strenuous'?

• To be boring and unchallenging
• To be relaxing and rejuvenating
• To be taxing to the utmost
• To be easy and effortless

What does it mean for something to be 'obsolete'?

• It is brand new
• It is no longer in use
• It is highly sought after
• It is constantly changing

Which of the following is an example of something being 'temperate'?

• A mild and pleasant day
• A stormy and windy day
• A cold and snowy day
• A hot and humid day

What does it mean for something to 'roil'?

• To be calm and peaceful
• To be agitated
• To be organized and structured
• To be chaotic and disorganized