11325 8th Grade Vocabulary Quiz 1st block

What is the definition of the word "antics"?

• Serious behavior

• Playful or silly behavior

• Angry behavior

• Sad behavior

Choose the sentence that correctly uses the word "disdain."

• She looked at the messy room with disdain.

• He was full of disdain when he won the prize.

• The dog wagged its tail with disdain.

• She laughed with disdain at the joke.

What does the word "crusade" mean?

• A peaceful walk

• A vigorous campaign for change

• A quiet protest

• A small gathering

Select the sentence that uses the word "exceptional" correctly.

• The weather was exceptional, with heavy rain and storms.

• She is an exceptional student, always getting top grades.

• The food was exceptional, it tasted very bland.

• His mood was exceptional, he was very angry.

Define the word "fend."

• To attack aggressively

• To defend oneself

• To ignore completely

• To run away quickly

Which sentence correctly uses the word "hinderance"?

• The rain was a hinderance to our picnic plans.

• The sunshine was a hinderance to the plants.

• The music was a hinderance to the party atmosphere.

• The clear roads were a hinderance to our travel.

What is the meaning of the word "luminous"?

• Very dark

• Very bright

• Very quiet

• Very cold

Choose the sentence that uses the word "mar" correctly.

• The beautiful painting was marred by a large scratch.

• The cake was marred with extra frosting.

• The song was marred with perfect notes.

• The garden was marred with blooming flowers.

What does the word "preposterous" mean?

• Very reasonable

• Completely absurd

• Slightly unusual

• Very common

Select the sentence that uses the word "reception" correctly.

• The reception of the new book was very positive.

• The reception was very cold in the winter.

• The reception was a type of fruit.

• The reception was a new kind of dance.