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Quiz for ELA 8 - Vocab Lists #6-10 (Pick the Sentence)
Quiz for ELA 8 - Vocab Lists #6-10 (Pick the Sentence)
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1
Which sentences best uses the word oblivious?
She tried to be oblivious to the new instructions.
He was oblivious to the danger approaching him.
The oblivious scientist understood the complex theory.
The student was oblivious of all the answers on the test.
2
Which sentences best uses the word tirade?
She delivered a tirade of compliments.
The tirade was short and concise.
He gave a tirade of peaceful and calm words.
The manager launched into a tirade about the team's poor performance.
3
Which sentences best uses the word thwart?
She tried to thwart the broken vase back together.
The strong winds threatened to thwart their plans for the outdoor picnic.
The gardener needed to thwart the weeds from the garden.
He wanted to thwart a new pathway through the woods.
4
Which sentences best uses the word decorum?
He showed great decorum during the formal dinner party.
She displayed a lack of decorum by being polite.
The decorum of the room was messy and disorganized.
He spoke with a loud decorum in the library.
5
Which sentences best uses the word acuity?
The eagle's sharp acuity allowed it to spot prey from afar.
She displayed great acuity when she lost her temper.
He had an acuity for loud noises.
The acuity of the problem made it easy to solve.
6
Which sentences best uses the word bristle?
The cat's fur began to bristle when it saw the dog.
He wanted to bristle a new path.
The old house began to bristle in the wind.
She tried to bristle her hair with a comb.
7
Which sentences best uses the word obliterate?
The army managed to obliterate the enemy's defenses.
He needed to obliterate his homework to get a good grade.
She tried to obliterate her best friend by being kind.
The old car began to obliterate smoke from the engine.
8
Which sentences best uses the word heed?
She tried to heed the broken vase back together.
He failed to heed the warning signs and got lost.
They wanted to heed a new policy for the company.
The speaker needed to heed the audience with a powerful voice.
9
Which sentences best uses the word brawny?
She had a brawny and delicate voice.
The brawny construction worker easily lifted the heavy beams.
He was known for his brawny and weak physique.
The brawny kitten was tiny and fragile.
10
Which sentences best uses the word respite?
The old car began to respite fumes from the engine.
She tried to respite her way through the crowded market.
He needed to respite the broken computer.
They took a short respite from their studies to relax.
11
Which sentences best uses the word brevity?
The brevity of his speech made it impactful.
He admired the brevity of the endless story.
She spoke with great brevity, making her words long and drawn out.
The brevity of the journey was very long.
12
Which sentences best uses the word poised?
The car was poised for a quick stop.
She was poised to fall down the stairs.
He tried to poised the heavy box onto the shelf.
The dancer was poised and graceful on stage.
13
Which sentences best uses the word obsolete?
The rotary phone is now an obsolete technology.
She had an obsolete understanding of modern science.
He found the obsolete book to be very current.
The obsolete car was brand new.
14
Which sentences best uses the word adamant?
He had an adamant desire to give up easily.
She was adamant about her decision and wouldn't change her mind.
The adamant surface was soft and pliable.
The adamant light was very dim.
15
Which sentences best uses the word languid?
She moved with a languid and energetic stride.
The languid runner won the race with ease.
The hot weather made everyone feel languid and sluggish.
He gave a languid speech that was very lively.
16
Which sentences best uses the word tenuous?
She had a tenuous grip on the rope, making it feel secure.
The tenuous bridge was very sturdy and strong.
The connection between the two events was tenuous.
He made a tenuous argument that was clearly supported.
17
Which sentences best uses the word curtail?
He wanted to curtail a new pathway through the woods.
She tried to curtail her hair into a new style.
They decided to curtail the meeting due to lack of time.
The gardener needed to curtail the weeds from the garden.
18
Which sentences best uses the word erratic?
The erratic schedule was very predictable.
The erratic line was perfectly straight.
His erratic driving made everyone nervous.
She had an erratic personality that was very consistent.
19
Which sentences best uses the word poignant?
He had a poignant taste for sweet candies.
The poignant smell of fresh bread was delicious.
The poignant argument was easily forgotten.
The poignant melody brought tears to her eyes.
20
Which sentences best uses the word accolade?
The chef added an accolade of herbs to the soup.
He tried to accolade the broken chair.
She received a prestigious accolade for her bravery
He tried to accolade the broken chair.
21
Which sentences best uses the word acrophobia?
Her acrophobia prevented her from climbing the tall ladder.
He had a strong acrophobia for loud noises.
She enjoyed acrophobia when she was around many people.
The scientist studied the acrophobia of plants.
22
Which sentences best uses the word acquiesce?
The manager decided to acquiesce to the team's demands.
She had to acquiesce the new rules to her friends.
He tried to acquiesce the heavy box.
The artist used bright colors to acquiesce the painting.
23
Which sentences best uses the word bolster?
The old car began to bolster smoke from the engine.
He needed a bolster for his head while sleeping.
She tried to bolster her way through the crowded room.
The evidence helped to bolster the prosecution's case.
24
Which sentences best uses the word larceny?
She showed great larceny by helping her friends.
He was arrested for larceny after stealing the car.
The larceny of the art piece was beautiful.
The larceny of the problem was easily solved.
25
Which sentences best uses the word tentative?
The instructions were very tentative and clear.
He made a tentative step onto the icy path.
The tentative speaker delivered a confident speech.
She had a tentative plan that was finalized.
26
Which sentences best uses the word cryptic?
He gave a very cryptic explanation that was easy to follow.
The treasure map contained a cryptic message.
The cryptic lights made the room feel cozy.
She had a cryptic smile that everyone understood.
27
Which sentences best uses the word obscure?
He wanted to obscure his face so everyone could see him clearly.
She gave an obscure explanation that was easy to understand.
The obscure light made the room feel very bright.
The meaning of the ancient text was obscure.
28
Which sentences best uses the word resplendent?
The resplendent sound was barely audible.
The queen looked resplendent in her jeweled gown.
He had a resplendent idea that was very dull.
The old, worn-out car looked resplendent.
29
Which sentences best uses the word lament?
He tried to lament the broken window with tape.
He tried to lament the broken chair.
The chef added a lament of herbs to the soup.
They needed to lament the large group of people.
30
Which sentences best uses the word debunk?
She wanted to debunk a new theory by proving it correct.
The artist used bright colors to debunk the painting.
The scientist worked to debunk the popular myth.
He tried to debunk the old, broken chair.
31
Which sentences best uses the word boorish?
His boorish behavior offended many people at the party.
The boorish painting was beautiful and refined.
The boorish knight was known for his polite manners.
She gave a boorish speech that was very elegant.
32
Which sentences best uses the word adroit?
She gave an adroit speech that was disorganized.
The adroit artist created a messy painting.
The adroit surgeon performed the delicate operation with skill.
He was known for his adroit and clumsy movements.
33
Which sentences best uses the word decathlon?
He trained for months to compete in the decathlon.
The scientist studied the decathlon of cells.
She played a game of decathlon on the board.
They ate a delicious decathlon for dinner.
34
Which sentences best uses the word obsequious?
The obsequious servant constantly flattered his master.
The obsequious leader demanded respect.
She gave an obsequious speech that was very assertive.
He had an obsequious desire to be independent.
35
Which sentences best uses the word timorous?
The timorous mouse scurried away from the cat.
The timorous lion roared fiercely.
She gave a timorous speech with great confidence.
He had a timorous voice that was loud and bold.
36
Which sentences best uses the word podium?
The speaker stood on the podium to address the crowd.
She used a podium to store her books.
He built a podium for his small dog to sleep in.
They hung a colorful podium on the wall.
37
Which sentences best uses the word terse?
His terse reply indicated his impatience.
The terse story was long and winding.
She gave a very terse and detailed explanation.
He had a terse laugh that filled the room.
38
Which sentences best uses the word reticent?
He was reticent about sharing his personal feelings.
She was reticent and spoke constantly.
The reticent speaker delivered a very talkative speech.
He had a reticent desire to express himself freely.
39
Which sentences best uses the word bourgeois?
The bourgeois family valued middle class possessions & conventional ideas.
The bourgeois group lived a very humble and simple life.
He was known for his bourgeois disregard for rules.
The bourgeois art was innovative and avant-garde.
40
Which sentences best uses the word hiatus?
The band announced a hiatus from touring for a year.
She tried to hiatus the old building.
He wanted to hiatus a new bridge across the river.
The hiatus of the plant was very slow.
41
Which sentences best uses the word err?
She wanted to err a new rule for the game.
To err is human; to admit it is uncommen.
The strong wind began to err the tree.
He tried to err the broken chair.
42
Which sentences best uses the word cynical?
The cynical dog wagged its tail with joy.
She gave a cynical compliment that was heartfelt.
The cynical artist painted bright and hopeful scenes.
He had a cynical view of human nature, expecting the worst.
43
Which sentences best uses the word acrid?
She had an acrid personality that everyone enjoyed.
He gave an acrid hug to his friend.
The acrid smell of burning tires filled the air.
The acrid sweet taste of the candy was delicious.
44
Which sentences best uses the word therapeutic?
The doctor gave her a therapeutic amount of sugar.
Spending time in nature can be very therapeutic.
The therapeutic effect of the loud noise was disturbing.
He had a therapeutic desire to argue constantly.
45
Which sentences best uses the word adulation?
He showed adulation by criticizing everyone.
The rock star received intense adulation from his fans.
She felt adulation for her enemy.
The adulation for the boring movie was minimal.
46
Which sentences best uses the word resonate?
The sound of the bell seemed to resonate throughout the building.
She wanted to resonate the old memories.
The scientist tried to resonate the experiment.
He tried to resonate the broken toy.
47
Which sentences best uses the word obsession?
She had an obsession to ignore important tasks.
His obsession with clean lines made him an excellent architect.
He felt an obsession to forget everything.
The obsession of the old house was very clear.
48
Which sentences best uses the word hinder?
The gardener needed to hinder the weeds from the garden.
The heavy snow began to hinder their progress on the road.
She tried to hinder the broken vase back together.
He wanted to hinder a new pathway through the woods.
49
Which sentences best uses the word lance?
The baker needed to lance the dough before baking.
She wanted to lance the broken chair.
The knight used his lance to joust in the tournament.
He tried to lance the ball into the net.
50
Which sentences best uses the word epitomize?
The painter needed to epitomize the colors on the canvas.
She wanted to epitomize the old, worn-out book.
The perfect student seemed to epitomize hard work and dedication.
He tried to epitomize the complex instructions.
