832 Vocabulary Quiz for Grade 8 Students

What is the meaning of the word "assimilate"?

• To dislike intensely

• To make alike

• To impose something unpleasant

• To express much in few words

Which word describes something that is "unpleasantly cold and damp"?

• Dainty

• Bleak

• Adamant

• Apprehensive

What does the word "adamant" refer to?

• A disorderly outburst

• Very hard native crystalline carbon valued as a gem

• To become less in amount

• To give over

Which of the following words means "to dislike intensely"?

• Concede

• Loathe

• Abate

• Inflict

What is the result when you "abate" something?

• It becomes more intense

• It becomes less in amount or intensity

• It causes physical pain

• It is given over

Which word best describes a "disorderly outburst or tumult"?

• Commotion

• Dainty

• Accurate

• Concise

If a statement is "concise," what is its characteristic?

• It is very detailed and lengthy

• It expresses much in few words

• It is unpleasantly cold

• It causes suffering

Which of the following words means "to impose something unpleasant"?

• Afflict

• Inflict

• Assimilate

• Concede

If someone is "apprehensive," what are they likely feeling?

• Joyful and carefree

• In fear or dread of possible evil or harm

• Confident and assured

• Indifferent and uninterested

What does the word "concede" mean?

• To express much in few words

• To give over

• To become less in amount

• To impose something unpleasant