Unit 1 Vocabulary Words 8th Grade

Question 1

Choose a synonym for the word wreckage.

Accepted Answer

rubble

Question 2

(v.) to make or force one's way by pushing or elbowing; to bump , brush against; to compete for

Accepted Answer

jostle

Question 3

Choose the word that is spelled correctly.

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collaborate

Question 4

What part of speech is plaudits?

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noun

Question 5

Which word is an synonym for the word linger?

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hover

Question 6

Identify the part of speech for churlish

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adjective

Question 7

Most serious performers prefer constructive criticism to ______ flattery.

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servile

Question 8

Choose the word that is a synonym for fumble for

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grope

Question 9

Fill in the blank. One way to begin an informal speech or an oral report is to quote an old _.

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adage

Question 10

Choose the word that means the same as divergent.

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discordant

Question 11

Fill in the blank. The thrilling adventure movie set in Alaska proved to be a box-office ____.

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bonanza

Question 12

Choose the word that means the opposite of early bird.

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laggard

Question 13

(v.) to develop gradually; to rise to a higher level

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evolve

Question 14

(n.) a watch, especially at night; any period of watchful attention.

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vigil

Question 15

What part of speech is preclude?

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verb

Question 16

(n.) a passage taken from a book, article, etc

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excerpt

Question 17

Choose the word with the correct spelling.

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citadel

Question 18

Choose an antonym for the word progress.

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revert

Question 19

Which is a synonym for bicker?

Accepted Answer

wrangle

Question 20

Choose the correct spelling of the word.

Accepted Answer

decree

Questions 20