Words every 8th grader should know Flashcards
pensive
deeply or seriously thoughtful
reprieve
a relief from harm or discomfort or cancel or postpone the punishment of (someone, especially someone condemned to death).
shrewd
marked by practical hardheaded intelligence; good judgement
succinct
(especially of something written or spoken) briefly and clearly expressed; briefly giving the gist of something
tedious
so lacking in interest as to cause mental weariness; boring not interesting
benign
gentle and kindly.
belligerent
angry and aggressive feeling or showing readiness to fight; hostile and aggressive.
ecstatic
feeling or expressing overwhelming happiness or joyful excitement.
emaciated
abnormally thin or weak, especially because of illness or a lack of food.
exploit
use or manipulate to one’s advantage
formidable
inspiring fear or respect through being impressively large, powerful, intense, or capable; intimidate
haughty
having or showing arrogant superiority
initiative
the ability to assess and initiate things independently.
monotonous
dull, tedious, and repetitious; lacking in variety and interest.
pervasive
(especially of an unwelcome influence or physical effect) spreading widely throughout an area or a group of people.
resent
feel bitter or indignant about
succumb
to give way to superior force; yield:
sully
damage the purity or integrity of.
teem
be full of or swarming with.
usurp
seize and take control without authority
accustom
make someone or something accept (something) as normal or usual.
affluent
having an abundant supply of money or possessions of value
conspicuous
clearly visible; very noticeable or attracting attention
exuberant
full of energy, excitement, and cheerfulness.
eddy
flow in a circular current, of liquids
indignant
feeling or showing anger or annoyance at what is perceived as unfair treatment.
rapture
a feeling of intense pleasure or joy.
disposition
a person’s inherent qualities of mind and character.
