STAAR Grade 8 Mathematics Reference Materials

What is the meaning of the word 'abate'?

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The meaning of the word 'aberration' is:

• A deviation from the norm

• A type of fruit

• A mathematical equation

• A musical instrument

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CCSS.RI.7.4

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What is the meaning of the word 'abhor'?

• To love

• To hate

• To ignore

• To admire

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CCSS.RI.7.4

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What is the meaning of the word 'abstruse'?

• Easy to understand

• Difficult to understand

• Commonplace

• Obvious

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CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

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CCSS.RL.8.4

What is the meaning of the word 'accolade'?

• A type of fruit

• A form of criticism

• An award or privilege granted as a special honor

• A type of dance

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CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

What is the meaning of the word 'acquiesce'?

• To agree or consent quietly without protest

• To argue or dispute

• To refuse or reject

• To question or doubt

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CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

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CCSS.RL.8.4

What is the meaning of the word 'acrimony'?

• Bitterness or ill feeling

• A state of happiness

• A type of plant

• A musical instrument

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CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

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What is the meaning of the word 'adamant'?

• Flexible

• Stubborn

• Indecisive

• Uncertain

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CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

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What is the meaning of the word 'adept'?

• Skillful and proficient

• Clumsy and awkward

• Uninterested and bored

• Confused and puzzled

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CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

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CCSS.RL.8.4

What is the meaning of the word 'admonish'?

• To praise

• To warn or reprimand

• To ignore

• To celebrate

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CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

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CCSS.RL.9-10.4