Wordly Wise Grade 8 L1-3 | Baamboozle - Baamboozle

At this difficult conjuncture, the company must decide whether to expand or close. Here, conjuncture most nearly means—

a joining point or crisis moment

an easy decision

an agreement

a location

Her joke was completely spontaneous—she didn’t plan it at all! Which word is closest in meaning?

accidental

rehearsed

dull

methodical

Good teachers aim to instill curiosity rather than just give answers. The word instill most nearly means—

inspire gradually

remove

challenge harshly

erase

Every generation faces its own challenges, but wisdom is often passed down between them. Here, generation refers to—

an age group

the act of creating

a technology

an invention

During the meeting, the speaker suddenly pivoted from finances to environmental issues. In this sentence, pivoted means—

changed direction in topic

spun in place physically

refused to continue

repeated an idea

After hearing the criticism, the author decided to _____ her story’s ending to make it more satisfying.

modify

abandon

duplicate

predict

Which is the antonym of anthology?

single work

library

poem

encyclopedia

Which situation shows something not prevalent?

A rare illness with only 5 known cases

A popular app used by millions

A language spoken by many nations

A tradition celebrated worldwide

“It’s imperative that we act now.” Imperative most nearly means:

absolutely necessary

optional

polite

polite suggestion

A person who succeeds through guile is likely:

clever but deceitful

strong and honest

lucky

brave and loyal

Which word is closest in meaning to encompass?

contain

ignore

remove

divide

“The project will encompass all grade levels.” Here, encompass means:

to include and cover

to exclude

to compare

to describe briefly

Someone with a sunny disposition is:

cheerful and positive

unpredictability

calm

emotion

The antonym of conjuncture in this context is:

separation

crisis

decision

unity

“At this conjuncture, we must choose between safety and progress.” Here, conjuncture most nearly means:

a critical turning point

a fortunate coincidence

a random guess

a peaceful outcome

Which sentence shows spontaneous behavior?

She decided on the spot to throw a surprise party.

He carefully outlined his presentation.

They followed a step-by-step plan.

He rehearsed his speech for hours.

The opposite of spontaneous is:

predictable

impulsive

lively

creative

Which is an antonym for instill?

erase

clarify

extract

encourage

The antonym of generation in the sense of “creation” is:

destruction

innovation

continuation

invention

“The younger generation views work-life balance differently.” Here, generation means:

group of people born around the same time

time period

process of creation

lifestyle

In a debate, if someone “pivots” the topic, what are they doing?

avoiding the question

deepening the argument

making it simpler

admitting defeat

Antonym for disposition (as in personality):

unpredictability

nature

mood

character

Choose the synonym for modify:

change

ignore

destroy

erase

“Despite many challenges, the team stayed ___ and won the game.”

resilient

brusque

despicable

cursory

Finish the headline: “Local Student’s ___ Project Wins National Award!”

endeavor

grimace

abrasion

rebuff

Fill in the Blank: “He used a ___ to publish his novel secretly.”

pseudonym

generation

abrade

anthology

Choose the synonym for extricate:

entangle

free

confuse

twist

Fill in the Blank: “Her laughter began to ___ through the crowd.”

pervade

modify

surmise

derive

The crime scene was gruesome because it was:

horrifying

colorful

funny

boring

To handle something gingerly means to:

handle carefully

drop it

handle roughly

ignore it

A person’s endeavor is their:

goal

friend

mistake

weakness

Which word means to excite or thrill greatly?

electrify

emulate

instill

emcompass

To derive an idea means to:

get it from something else

destroy it

copy it

reject it

To dehydrate something means to:

remove its water

water it

freeze it

clean it

A cursory glance is one that is:

quick

careful

judgmental

detailed

Which means to support with evidence?

corroborate

encompass

derive

evoke

Clad means:

dressed or covered

worn down

hidden

combined

Abrasion means:

a rough scrape or worn spot

a shiny surface

a loud noise

a deep cut

An anthology is:

a book of selected writings

a flower collection

a secret journal

a long poem

An anonymous author is one who:

is unknown

writes poetry

uses a nickname

travels often

Which word means to free from a difficult situation?

extricate

instill

encompass

derive

A prevalent idea is one that is:

common

rare

false

temporary

Imperative most nearly means:

urgent

optional

slow

creative

The clever fox used guile to escape. What does guile mean?

trickery

honesty

speed

silence

Fill in the blank: “The lesson will ___ everything we’ve learned this year.”

encompass

derive

electrify

succumb

Someone’s disposition refers to:

their mood

their house

their belongings

their job

A conjuncture is:

a risky situation or event

a kind of jewelry

a secret code

a joyful festival

Something done spontaneously is done:

after careful planning

without thinking or preparation

in groups

in secret

Fill in the blank: To ___ good manners in children means to teach them over time.

instill

encompass

emulate

pervade

Fill in the blank: “Our school’s new ___ of students loves technology.”

generation

anthology

proprietor

disposition

Which word means to turn or change direction suddenly?

pivot

emulate

instill

rebuff

Fill in the blank: She tried to ___ her essay by adding more vivid details.

evoke

modify

succumb

derive

“He tried to derive comfort from his friend’s words.”

Obtain or gain

Pull away from

Forget

Measure

“He gave a concise version of the story.”

Shortened

Exaggerated

Invented

Translated

“The writer’s poems were included in an anthology.”

A published collection

A speech

A personal diary

A single essay

“The teacher’s demeanor was calm even under pressure.”

Overall behavior or attitude

Facial expression

Outfit

Mood swing

“The old house finally succumbed to the storm.”

Fell or gave way

Was rebuilt

Stayed strong

Dried ou

“The war inaugurated a long era of change.”

Began

Delayed

Repeated

Ended

“A calm surface hid the turbulent waters below.”

Violent

Peaceful

Still

Warm