Words every 8th grader should know

Question 1

pensive

Answer 1

deeply or seriously thoughtful

Question 2

reprieve

Answer 2

a relief from harm or discomfort or cancel or postpone the punishment of (someone, especially someone condemned to death).

Question 3

shrewd

Answer 3

marked by practical hardheaded intelligence; good judgement

Question 4

succinct

Answer 4

(especially of something written or spoken) briefly and clearly expressed; briefly giving the gist of something

Question 5

tedious

Answer 5

so lacking in interest as to cause mental weariness; boring not interesting

Question 6

benign

Answer 6

gentle and kindly.

Question 6

belligerent

Answer 6

angry and aggressive feeling or showing readiness to fight; hostile and aggressive.

Question 7

ecstatic

Answer 7

feeling or expressing overwhelming happiness or joyful excitement.

Question 8

emaciated

Answer 8

abnormally thin or weak, especially because of illness or a lack of food.

Question 9

exploit

Answer 9

use or manipulate to one’s advantage

Question 10

formidable

Answer 10

inspiring fear or respect through being impressively large, powerful, intense, or capable; intimidate

Question 11

haughty

Answer 11

having or showing arrogant superiority

Question 12

initiative

Answer 12

the ability to assess and initiate things independently.

Question 13

monotonous

Answer 13

dull, tedious, and repetitious; lacking in variety and interest.

Question 14

pervasive

Answer 14

(especially of an unwelcome influence or physical effect) spreading widely throughout an area or a group of people.

Question 15

resent

Answer 15

feel bitter or indignant about

Question 16

succumb

Answer 16

to give way to superior force; yield:

Question 17

sully

Answer 17

damage the purity or integrity of.

Question 18

teem

Answer 18

be full of or swarming with.

Question 19

usurp

Answer 19

seize and take control without authority

Question 20

accustom

Answer 20

make someone or something accept (something) as normal or usual.

Question 21

affluent

Answer 21

having an abundant supply of money or possessions of value

Question 22

conspicuous

Answer 22

clearly visible; very noticeable or attracting attention

Question 22

exuberant

Answer 22

full of energy, excitement, and cheerfulness.

Question 23

eddy

Answer 23

flow in a circular current, of liquids

Question 24

indignant

Answer 24

feeling or showing anger or annoyance at what is perceived as unfair treatment.

Question 25

rapture

Answer 25

a feeling of intense pleasure or joy.

Question 26

disposition

Answer 26

a person’s inherent qualities of mind and character.