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8th Grade Vocabulary Context Clues

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    Determine the meaning of the 8th grade vocabulary word using context clues.
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  • The two countries finally reached an accord (ac-cord), signing a treaty that ended the long border dispute. Both sides were relieved to finally have a formal agreement after years of fighting. What is the meaning of the word accord?
    A type of musical instrument
    A formal agreement or treaty
    A loud and angry argument
    A confusing set of instructions
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  • He is so adept (a-dept) at fixing computers that he can solve most technical problems in under five minutes. His friends always come to him for help because he is so skilled and proficient. What is the meaning of the word adept?
    A person who is still learning
    Very skilled or proficient at something
    Slow and clumsy
    Extremely confused by technology
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  • The agile (ag-ile) gymnast flipped across the narrow beam with such grace that she never even wobbled. Her ability to move quickly and easily earned her a perfect score from the judges. What is the meaning of the word agile?
    Feeling tired and sleepy
    Very loud and distracting
    Able to move quickly and easily
    Heavy and slow-moving
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  • The teacher decided to allot (al-lot) twenty minutes for the quiz to ensure everyone had enough time to finish. She carefully assigned a portion of the class period to each task on the agenda. What is the meaning of the word allot?
    To forget about a task
    To work on something forever
    To assign or distribute a portion of something
    To take away or steal
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  • During the party, the cat remained aloof (a-loof), sitting high on the bookshelf and watching the guests from a distance. He preferred to stay distant and cool rather than being petted by strangers. What is the meaning of the word aloof?
    Distant or cool toward others
    Friendly and eager to play
    Very noisy and loud
    Hungry and looking for food
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  • When the detective walked into the room, he immediately noticed something was amiss (a-miss) because the safe was wide open. It was clear that something was out of place or not quite right. What is the meaning of the word amiss?
    Perfectly organized
    Very expensive
    Quiet and peaceful
    Not quite right or out of place
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  • The science teacher used an analogy (*****-o-gy), comparing the human heart to a pump that moves water through a house. This comparison helped the students understand how the heart works. What is the meaning of the word analogy?
    A difficult math problem
    A comparison between two things for explanation
    A type of medical tool
    A long and boring story
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  • When the power went out and the traffic lights stopped working, the intersection turned into total anarchy (an-ar-chy). Without any authority or rules, cars were driving in every direction at once. What is the meaning of the word anarchy?
    A state of disorder or lack of authority
    A type of school project
    A perfectly organized system
    A very quiet and peaceful place
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  • The puppy's playful antics (an-tics), like chasing his own tail and tripping over his ears, kept the family laughing all afternoon. Everyone enjoyed his silly and predictable behavior. What is the meaning of the word antics?
    A type of formal dance
    Playful or silly behavior
    Serious and quiet study
    Mean and aggressive actions
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  • The police were finally able to apprehend (ap-pre-hend) the suspect after a long chase through the city streets. They were relieved to finally catch the person responsible for the crime. What is the meaning of the word apprehend?
    To catch or arrest someone
    To teach someone a lesson
    To let someone go free
    To lose something valuable
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  • The ardent (ar-dent) fan waited in the rain for six hours just to get a glimpse of her favorite singer. Her enthusiastic and passionate support was clear to everyone in the crowd. What is the meaning of the word ardent?
    Very quiet and shy
    Angry and complaining
    Bored and uninterested
    Very enthusiastic or passionate
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  • The student was able to articulate (ar-tic-u-late) her ideas so clearly that the entire class understood the complex project. She spoke effectively and made sure her message was easy to follow. What is the meaning of the word articulate?
    To draw a beautiful picture
    To forget what one was saying
    To mumble or speak quietly
    To speak or express oneself clearly
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  • The knights began to assail (as-sail) the castle walls with heavy stones and battering rams. They planned to attack the fortress violently until the doors finally gave way. What is the meaning of the word assail?
    To attack violently
    To walk away from
    To build or repair
    To offer help
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  • The history book described the burning of the ancient library as an atrocity (a-troc-i-ty). It was an extremely wicked act because so much human knowledge was destroyed forever. What is the meaning of the word atrocity?
    A minor mistake
    A traditional dance
    A beautiful celebration
    An extremely wicked or cruel act
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  • The doctor was quick to attribute (at-tri-bute) the patient's fast recovery to his healthy diet and daily exercise. She believed these good habits were the direct cause of his improvement. What is the meaning of the word attribute?
    To ignore the reason for something
    To regard as being caused by something
    To fail at a goal
    To complain about a situation
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  • The library decided to augment (aug-ment) its collection by adding five hundred new books and three new computers. This addition helped the library provide even more resources to the community. What is the meaning of the word augment?
    To keep everything the same
    To throw away old items
    To shrink or reduce in size
    To make something greater by adding to it
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