Mastering 8th Grade Vocabulary

What does the word 'benevolent' mean?

• Deceitful and manipulative; showing malice.

• Selfish and greedy; showing hostility.

• Kind and charitable; showing goodwill.

• Indifferent and apathetic; lacking concern.

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

• hardworking

• unmotivated

• indifferent

• sluggish

What is the antonym of 'abundant'?

• plentiful

• ample

• copious

• scarce

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

• The chef was meticulous in preparing a quick meal without any care.

• He was meticulous about his messy room, never cleaning it.

• The student was meticulous in finishing his homework in a hurry.

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

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

• not or opposite of

• to change completely

• to increase

• the same as

Identify the suffix in the word 'happiness' and explain its meaning.

• -ness

• -ing

• -ful

• -ly

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

• touch

• think

• a) hear

• smell

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 antonym for 'optimistic': a) hopeful b) pessimistic c) realistic

• realistic

• pessimistic

• indifferent

• cynical

Use the word 'exemplary' in a context that demonstrates its meaning.

• Her performance was mediocre and did not stand out.

• Her exemplary performance in the project earned her a promotion.

• He received criticism for his lack of effort.

• Their project was deemed unremarkable and forgettable.