8th Grade Vocabulary Challenge

What does the word 'benevolent' mean?

• Kind and charitable; showing goodwill.

• Deceitful and manipulative; showing malice.

• Indifferent and apathetic; lacking concern.

• Selfish and greedy; showing hostility.

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

• unmotivated

• sluggish

• indifferent

• hardworking

What is the antonym of 'expand'?

• enlarge

• contract

• increase

• amplify

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

• He was meticulous about his messy room, leaving clothes everywhere.

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

• The student was meticulous in finishing his exam in record time.

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

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

• very happy

• slightly sad

• emotionally neutral

• not happy

Identify the suffix in the word 'happiness'.

• -ing

• -ly

• -ness

• -ful

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

• hear

• smell

• touch

• think

What does 'contemplate' mean?

• To express feelings loudly and openly.

• To ignore or dismiss a thought.

• To think deeply or consider thoughtfully.

• To act impulsively without thinking.

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

• pessimistic

• cheerful

• sanguine

• content

What does the root 'graph' mean in the word 'autograph'?

• to write

• to draw

• to erase

• to print