100 Vocabulary Words for 8th Grade Students Flashcards
abundant
existing or available in large quantities; plentiful.
adjacent
very near, next to, or touching
administer
- manage and be responsible for the running of (a business, organization, etc.).
- dispense or apply (a remedy or drug).
agile
able to move quickly and easily.
alleviate
make (suffering, deficiency, or a problem) less severe.
ambulatory
able or strong enough to walk
animosity
a strong feeling of dislike or hatred
arbitrary
- based on random choice or personal whim, rather than any reason or system.
archaic
very old or old-fashioned.
ardent
passionate
ascend
go up or climb.
assail
to attack somebody/something violently, either physically or with words.
astute
having or showing an ability to accurately assess situations or people and turn this to one’s advantage.
aversion
a strong dislike or disinclination.
badger
repeatedly ask (someone) to do something; pester.
buff
a person who is very interested in something and who knows a lot about it.
“shes a tennis buff”
cavalier
not considering other people’s feelings or safety:
clairvoyance
the power to see the future or to see things that other people cannot see
clemency
kindness when giving a punishment; mercy; lenience.
contemporary
living or occurring at the same time; modern?
cope
(of a person) deal effectively with something difficult.
debris
scattered pieces of rubbish or remains.
delirious
in an acutely disturbed state of mind characterized by restlessness, illusions, and incoherence; affected by delirium.
dexterity
skill in performing tasks, especially with the hands.
diatribe
a forceful and bitter verbal(using words) attack against someone or something.
disinclination
a reluctance or lack of enthusiasm.
offhand
not showing or not done with much thought or consideration
lenience
the fact or quality of being more merciful or tolerant than expected; clemency.
incoherence
the quality of being illogical, inconsistent, or unclear.
delirium
a disturbed state of mind or consciousness, especially an acute, transient condition associated with fever, intoxication, and certain other physical disorders, characterized by symptoms such as confusion, disorientation, agitation, and hallucinations.
ecstasy
an overwhelming feeling of great happiness or joyful excitement.
