100 Vocabulary Words for 8th Grade Students

Question 1

didactic

Answer 1

intended to teach, particularly in having moral instruction as an ulterior motive.

Question 2

dimension

Answer 2

an aspect or feature of a situation.

Question 3

disdain

Answer 3

the feeling that someone or something is unworthy of one’s consideration or respect.

Question 4

disencumber

Answer 4

To free someone from a burden or difficult situation

Question 5

distraught

Answer 5

very worried and upset.

Question 6

ebb

Answer 6

the movement of the tide out to sea.

Question 7

elusive

Answer 7

difficult to find, catch,or achieve, describe or remeber

Question 8

energetic

Answer 8

showing or involving great activity or vitality.

Question 8

embellish

Answer 8

1. make (something) more attractive by the addition of decorative details or features.
2. make (a statement or story) more interesting by adding extra details that are often untrue.

Question 9

epic

Answer 9

a long poem, typically one derived from ancient oral tradition, narrating the deeds and adventures of heroic or legendary figures or the past history of a nation.

Question 10

ergonomic

Answer 10

relating to or designed for efficiency and comfort in the working environment.

Question 11

euphemism

Answer 11

a mild or indirect word or expression substituted for one considered to be too harsh or blunt when referring to something unpleasant or embarrassing.

Question 12

evident

Answer 12

clearly seen or understood; obvious.

Question 13

exhibit

Answer 13

manifest clearly (a quality or a type of behaviour).

Question 14

extol

Answer 14

praise enthusiastically.

Question 15

fanfare

Answer 15

1. great attention to and interest in something
2. a short ceremonial tune or flourish played on brass instruments, typically to introduce something or someone important.

Question 16

forlorn

Answer 16

pitifully sad and abandoned or lonely.

Question 17

forte

Answer 17

a thing at which someone excels.

Question 18

founder

Answer 18

someone who establishes an organization

Question 19

fundamental

Answer 19

forming a necessary base or core; of central importance.

Question 20

gruff

Answer 20

(of a voice) rough and low in pitch.

Question 21

gullible

Answer 21

easily persuaded to believe something; credulous.

Question 22

haphazard

Answer 22

lacking any obvious principle of organization; characterized by lack of order or planning

Question 23

hypothesis

Answer 23

a supposition or proposed explanation made on the basis of limited evidence as a starting point for further investigation.

Question 24

horrific

Answer 24

causing horror.

Question 25

encumbrance

Answer 25

an impediment or burden.

Question 26

impediment

Answer 26

a hindrance or obstruction in doing something.

Question 27

credulous

Answer 27

having or showing too great a readiness to believe things.