8th Grade STAAR Vocabulary Challenge

What does the word 'analyze' mean?

• To ignore and overlook details.

• To memorize information without understanding.

• To examine in detail to understand or draw conclusions.

• To summarize briefly without details.

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

• hardworking

• indifferent

• unmotivated

• sluggish

What is the antonym of 'expand'?

• increase

• enlarge

• contract

• amplify

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

• The benevolent cat chased away the birds from the garden.

• The benevolent woman donated her time and resources to help the less fortunate.

• The benevolent man refused to help anyone in need.

• She was benevolent only towards her friends and ignored others.

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

• not happy

• neutral feeling

• somewhat sad

• very happy

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

• -ness

• -ful

• -ing

• -ly

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

• think

• smell

• a) hear

• touch

What does 'convey' mean in the context of communication?

• To hide information from others.

• To communicate or make known.

• To confuse the audience.

• To entertain without any message.

Choose the correct synonym for 'meticulous': a) careless b) precise c) vague

• hasty

• imprecise

• precise

• nebulous

What is the meaning of 'perspective' in a literary context?

• The viewpoint or angle from which a story is told.

• The physical setting of a narrative.

• The moral lesson of a story.

• The chronological order of events in a plot.