Words every 8th grader should know

Question 1

abate

Answer 1

(of something unpleasant or severe) become less intense or widespread; to reduce in amount, degree, intensity

Question 2

assimilate

Answer 2

take in and understand fully (information or ideas); something to fully understand an idea or some information so that you are able to use it yourself

Question 3

concede

Answer 3

admit or agree that something is true after first denying or resisting it; to admit that something is true, even though you do not want to

Question 4

dissipate

Answer 4

go away, scatter, or disappear

Question 5

erratic

Answer 5

not even or regular in pattern or movement; unpredictable.

Question 6

flourish (multipe meanings dumb dumb)

Answer 6

a bold or extravagant gesture or action, made especially to attract attention.

Question 7

impulsive

Answer 7

do things suddenly without thinking about them carefully first.

Question 8

longevity

Answer 8

the property of having lived for a considerable time; the ability to last for a long time

Question 9

malleable

Answer 9

capable of being shaped or bent; easily influenced; pliable.

Question 10

obstruct

Answer 10

block (an opening, path, road, etc.); be or get in the way of; prevent or hinder (movement or someone or something in motion).

Question 11

render

Answer 11

cause to be or become; make. provide or give (a service, help, etc.).

Question 12

rueful

Answer 12

expressing sorrow or regret, especially in a wry or humorous way.

Question 13

subordinate

Answer 13

lower in rank or position;a person under the authority or control of another within an organization.

Question 14

tarry

Answer 14

to stay somewhere for longer than expected and delay leaving; stay longer than you should

Question 15

transgression

Answer 15

an act that goes against a law, rule, or code of conduct; an offence.
the violation of a law or a duty or moral principle

Question 16

adamant

Answer 16

refusing to be persuaded or to change one’s mind.

Question 17

audacious

Answer 17

showing a willingness to take surprisingly bold risks.

Question 18

concise

Answer 18

giving a lot of information clearly and in a few words; brief but comprehensive.

Question 19

elusive

Answer 19

difficult to find, catch, or achieve or skillful at evading capture

Question 20

exasperate

Answer 20

irritate and frustrate (someone) intensely.

Question 21

foolhardy

Answer 21

recklessly bold or rash.

Question 22

gnarled

Answer 22

rough and twisted, usually because of being old; old and twisted and covered in lines

Question 23

implore

Answer 23

beg someone earnestly or desperately to do something.

Question 24

impudent

Answer 24

not showing due respect for another person; impertinent.

Question 25

mandatory

Answer 25

required by rule

Question 26

liable

Answer 26

likely to do or to be something or responsible by law; legally answerable.

Question 27

wry

Answer 27

using or expressing dry, especially mocking, humour.

Question 28

impervious

Answer 28

not allowing fluid to pass through; unable to be affected by.

Question 29

venture

Answer 29

a risky or daring journey or undertaking.

Question 30

impertinent

Answer 30

not showing proper respect; rude.