Duplicate of Unit 5 Vocabulary (Grade 8)

nearness, closeness 

Which of the following words is a SYNONYM of volatile?

Attachment, rider, and extension are all synonyms for which noun? 

appearing true, reasonable, or fair 

to grind or pound to a powder or dust; to destroy or overcome (as though by smashing)

a thing that is added; an appendix or addition to a book or written document 

Distance and remoteness are antonyms for which word?

Spendthrift and wasteful are synonyms of which noun?

Which of the following is a SYNONYM of plausible?

Scheme, plot, and conspiracy are all synonyms for which noun?

without restraint or control; unselective 

"Stand up to" is an antonym for which word?

(n.) a common person, member of the lower class 

Affirm and avow are synonyms for which word?

filled with amazement, disgust, fear, or terror 

to declare or state as truth, maintain or defend, put toward forcefully 

having to do with morals, values, right & wrong; in accordance with standards of right conduct

to crouch or shrink away in fear or shame 

an area of authority or control; the right to administer justice 

(v.) to look upon with scorn; to refuse scornfully (n.) a feeling of contempt 

Which of the following is NOT a synonym for ample?

Which of the following is NOT an antonym for disdain?

requiring a prescription for purchase

a ghost or ghostly figure; an unexplained or unusual appearance 

Which of the following is NOT a synonym for ethical?

highly changeable, fickle; tending to become violent or explosive

(n.) crafty dealings, underhanded plotting 

(v.) to form and carry out plots; to puzzle or excite the curiosity 

not able to be heard 

Which of the following is an ANTONYM for indiscriminate?

more than enough, large, spacious

(adj.) common vulgar; belonging to the lower class 

Which of the following is NOT an antonym for aghast?

Phantom and specter are synonyms for which word?

(adj.) wastefully extravagant; lavishly or generously abundant (n.) one who is self-indulgent

Aristocratic, refined, and cultivated are all antonyms of which word?

Serious and humorless are antonyms for which word?

Compress and demolish are synonyms for which word?

a brief statement written on a tomb or gravestone 

Faint and indistinct are synonyms for which word?

humorous, not meant seriously