Vocabulary Challenge for Grade 8

What is the meaning of the word "abyss"?

• A shallow pool of water

• A deep and unmeasurable hole or space

• A small hill

• A narrow path

Which word describes the act of destroying or defeating completely?

• Infuse

• Annihilate

• Convey

• Eavesdrop

What does "benign" mean?

• Harmful and dangerous

• Having no significant effect; showing kindness and gentleness

• Extremely powerful

• Very colorful

Which word refers to a duty or responsibility that is often oppressive or worrisome?

• Memoir

• Burden

• Feat

• Essence

What does "candid" mean?

• Expressing thoughts honestly and without bias

• Secretive and hidden

• Vague and unclear

• Colorful and bright

Which word means to fall or pour like a waterfall?

• Cascade

• Compel

• Condemnation

• Defiance

What does "compel" mean?

• To listen secretly

• To fill with something

• To force or strongly urge; to overpower

• To express disapproval

Which word refers to an expression of strong disapproval?

• Sophistication

• Condemnation

• Keystone

• Memoir

What does "convey" mean?

• To challenge authority

• To communicate or transmit a message

• To break easily

• To be unclear

Which word describes the act of resisting or opposing authority?

• Defiance

• Eavesdrop

• Infuse

• Hue