chapter 5 vocab 8th grade Flashcards
a thing that is added; an appendix or addition to a book or written document
addendum
filled with amazement , disgust, fear, or terror
aghast
more than enough, large, spacious
ample
a ghost or ghostly figure; an unexplained or unusual appearance
apparition
to declare or state as truth, maintain or defend, put forward forcefully
assert
to crouch or shrink away in fear or shame
cower
to look upon with scorn; to refuse scornfully; feeling of contempt
disdain
a brief statement written on a tomb or gravestone
epitaph
having to do with morals, values, right and wrong; in accordance with standards of right conduct; requiring a prescription for purchase
ethical
humorous, not meant seriously
facetious
not able to be heard
inaudible
without restraint or control; unselective
indiscriminate
crafty dealings, underhanded plotting; to form and carry out plots; to puzzle or excite the curiosity
intrigue
an area of authority or control; the right to administer justice
jurisdiction
appearing true, reasonable, or fair
plausible
common, vulgar; belonging to the lower class; a common person, member of the lower class
plebeian
wastefully extravagant; lavishly or generously abundant ; one who is wasteful and self-indulgent
prodigal
nearness, closeness
proximity
to grind or pound to a powder or dust; to destroy or overcome
pulverize
highly changeable, fickle; tending to become violent or explosive ; changing readily from the liquid to the gaseous state
volatile.
