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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'?

Abundant Signup and view all the answers

What does 'detriment' refer to?

Something that causes loss or harm Signup and view all the answers

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

Fumble Signup and view all the answers

The word 'bountiful' signifies a minimal supply.

False Signup and view all the answers

What is an antonym of 'revert'?

Develop Signup and view all the answers

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

preclude Signup and view all the answers

Match the following words with their meanings:

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 Signup and view all the answers

What is the antonym of 'deterrent'?

Advantage Signup and view all the answers

'Bountiful' can mean having a meager supply.

False Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of 'grope'?

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

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

revert Signup and view all the answers

Match the following words with their definitions:

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 Signup and view all the answers

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

To fumble around with uncertainty Signup and view all the answers

'Retreat' is a synonym of 'jostle'.

False 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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Test your knowledge of vocabulary with this quiz focusing on verbs, adjectives, and nouns. Each question will challenge your understanding of definitions, synonyms, and antonyms. Sharpen your language skills and expand your lexicon!