Mastering 8th Grade Vocabulary

What does the word 'benevolent' mean?

• Hostile and aggressive; promoting conflict.

• Kind and charitable; showing goodwill.

• Indifferent and apathetic; showing no interest.

• Selfish and greedy; lacking compassion.

Choose the synonym for 'diligent': a) lazy b) hardworking c) careless

• hardworking

• negligent

• sluggish

• indifferent

What is the antonym of 'optimistic'?

• hopeful

• realistic

• confident

• pessimistic

Use 'meticulous' in a sentence that shows its meaning.

• The chef was meticulous in preparing a quick meal.

• The artist was meticulous in her painting, ensuring every brushstroke was perfect.

• The dog was meticulous in chasing its tail.

• He was meticulous about his casual attire.

What does the prefix 'un-' mean in the word 'unhappy'?

• the same as

• a prefix for positive meaning

• not or opposite of

• to increase or enhance

Identify the suffix in the word 'happiness'.

• -ing

• -ness

• -ly

• -ful

Which word is related to 'audible'? a) hear b) see c) taste

• smell

• touch

• speak

• hear

What does 'contemplate' mean?

• To act without thinking.

• To speak loudly about a topic.

• To think deeply or consider thoughtfully.

• To ignore or dismiss something.

Choose the correct word to complete the sentence: 'She was very _______ about her homework.' a) negligent b) careful c) indifferent

• careful

• hasty

• carefree

• unconcerned

What is the meaning of the root word 'graph' in 'autograph'?

• to read

• to erase

• to write

• to draw