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English · Class 8

Vocabulary

Learn Vocabulary with notes, examples, and practice questions.

3 sections15–25 min read6 MCQs · 2 examples

Chapter Overview

Class 8 vocabulary builds academic and literary word power — synonyms, antonyms, idioms, phrasal verbs, and word formation for comprehension and precise writing.

Word Knowledge

  • Synonyms: begin — commence, start
  • Antonyms: ancient — modern
  • Homophones: accept/except, principal/principle

Idioms and Phrasal Verbs

  • Break the ice: start conversation
  • Give up: stop trying
  • Look after: take care of

Solved Examples

Step-by-step solutions — read each step before checking the final answer.

Synonym

Synonym of 'enormous':

  1. 1Huge, vast, gigantic

Answer

huge

Idiom meaning

'Once in a blue moon' means:

  1. 1Blue moon = rare event

Answer

Very rarely

Key Points to Remember

  • Learn words in context, not isolation
  • Prefix/suffix: un-, re-, -ful, -less
  • Register: formal vs informal word choice
  • Keep a vocabulary notebook with sentences

Exam Tips

  • In sentence completion, check part of speech
  • Eliminate wrong options in MCQs
  • Spell commonly confused pairs carefully

Practice MCQs — Vocabulary

Test your understanding with topic-wise multiple choice questions. Explanations appear after each answer.

Question 1 of 6Score: 0/0

Antonym of 'brave':