8th Grade Lesson 2 Vocabulary
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What does the word 'jostle' mean?

  • To retreat or withdraw
  • To grow or develop gradually
  • To come into contact or collision with (correct)
  • To stay still and not move
  • Which word is an antonym of 'preclude'?

  • Permit (correct)
  • Avoid
  • Anticipate
  • Head off
  • Which of the following best describes 'revert'?

  • To advance to a higher state
  • To delay or hold back
  • To change permanently
  • To come back to an original state (correct)
  • What is a synonym for 'bountiful'?

    <p>Abundant</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'detriment' refer to?

    <p>Something that causes loss or harm</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a synonym for 'grope'?

    <p>Fumble</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The word 'bountiful' signifies a minimal supply.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an antonym of 'revert'?

    <p>Develop</p> Signup and view all the answers

    To ___ is to prevent something from happening by taking action in advance.

    <p>preclude</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following words with their meanings:

    <p>Jostle = To come into contact or collision with Detriment = Something that causes loss or pain Bountiful = Generous or plentiful in supply Grope = To seek by feeling around uncertainly</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the antonym of 'deterrent'?

    <p>Advantage</p> Signup and view all the answers

    'Bountiful' can mean having a meager supply.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the definition of 'grope'?

    <p>To seek by feeling around uncertainly or to grab at blindly.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    To ___ is to come or go back to an original state.

    <p>revert</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following words with their definitions:

    <p>Jostle = To force one's way forward or backward Preclude = To prevent something from happening Revert = To go back to an original state Detriment = Something that causes harm or disadvantage</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following actions describes the meaning of 'grope'?

    <p>To fumble around with uncertainty</p> Signup and view all the answers

    'Retreat' is a synonym of 'jostle'.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Verbs

    • Jostle: To touch or bump into something/someone; to push forcefully. Synonyms: move, push, shove, press, bulldoze. Antonyms: retreat, reverse, leave, pull.

    • Preclude: To prevent something from happening beforehand. Synonyms: prevent, avoid, anticipate, head off. Antonyms: permit, encourage, ease, assist/aid.

    • Revert: To go back to a previous state or condition. Synonyms: regress, return, backslide. Antonyms: develop, grow, evolve, progress, mature.

    • Groping: To search or feel around uncertainly, especially with hands. Synonyms: fumble, grab, reach, seize, manhandle. Antonyms: leave alone.

    Adjectives

    • Bountiful: Abundant; plentiful; generous in supply. Synonyms: abundant; plenty / plentiful; ample; galore. Antonyms: minimal; meager; lacking; insufficient; selfish.

    Nouns

    • Detriment: Harm; damage; a disadvantage or loss. Synonyms: harm, damage, injury, disservice, hurt, loss. Antonyms: helpful, useful, healing, recovery, advantage, gain.

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