Vocab #1 - 8th Grade

Question 1

Bewail

Answer 1

To express deep regret or sorrow over.

Question 2

Destitute

Answer 2

1. Without resources or possessions, especially the necessities of life
2. Lacking; devoid of.

Question 3

Detract

Answer 3

To take away, especially from the value, beauty, or importance of.

Question 4

Emancipate

Answer 4

To set free from slavery; to liberate.

Question 5

Extol

Answer 5

To praise highly.

Question 6

Flamboyant

Answer 6

Excessively showy; unrestrained

Question 7

Impetus

Answer 7

1. A driving force; anything that causes an action.
2. Increased activity resulting from a driving force.

Question 8

Insuperable

Answer 8

Incapable of being overcome or defeated.

Question 9

Intermittent

Answer 9

Not continuous; happening at intervals.

Question 10

Maxim

Answer 10

A general truth or rule of conduct; a short saying.

Question 11

Obligatory

Answer 11

Required or demanded.

Question 12

Plumb

Answer 12

1. To measure the depth of water.
2. To reach the deepest part of.
3. To understand by examining closely; to solve.

Question 13

Vagabond

Answer 13

A person who wanders from place to place.

Question 14

Visage

Answer 14

A face, especially one that expresses feelings.

Question 15

Wheedle

Answer 15

1. To coax or gain by using sly persuasion or insincere praise.