Vocab #3 - 8th Grade

Question 1

Allude

Answer 1

To refer to in an indirect way

Question 2

Consecrate

Answer 2

1. To set apart as holy.
2. To dedicate to a a cause; to devote.

Question 3

Disseminate

Answer 3

To scatter or spread widely.

Question 4

Dote

Answer 4

To show excessive fondness for.

Question 5

Exhort

Answer 5

To urge strongly; to worn or appeal.

Question 6

Feckless

Answer 6

Careless or irresponsible.

Question 7

Implicate

Answer 7

To show to be involved with something, especially something dishonest or illegal.

Question 8

Lament

Answer 8

To feel or express grief.

Question 9

Monetary

Answer 9

Of or relating to a money or currency.

Question 10

Pensive

Answer 10

Jeep in thought; dreamily thoughtful.

Question 11

Pomp

Answer 11

A showy or dignified display.

Question 12

Stilted

Answer 12

Artificially stiff or formal manner.

Question 13

Subjugate

Answer 13

To bring under control; to conquer.

Question 14

Trauma

Answer 14

1. Severe bodily injury.
2. Emotional shock.

Question 15

Wanton

Answer 15

1. Ignoring what’s right.
2. Excessive or unrestrained.
3. Playful or frolic some.