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WW Lesson 18
Vocabulary Words and Definitions for SIS 8th Grade
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| An opening or hole | Aperture |
| A hiding or storage place, especially for food or valuables | Cache |
| Anything hidden or stored in such a place | Cache |
| Capable of catching fire or burning | Combustible |
| A person appointed to act on behalf of others; a representative | Delegate |
| To assign or entrust to another | Delegate |
| Stormy | Inclement |
| Harsh; not merciful | Inclement |
| Not able to be erased; permanent | Indelible |
| A sickness or unhealthy condition | Malady |
| An account based on the author's personal experiences | Memoir |
| Most important; chief | Paramount |
| To correct or adjust | Rectify |
| Required; necessary | Requisite |
| Something that is required or necessary | Requisite |
| Easily made to feel upset or sick to the stomach | Squeamish |
| An area of land or water | Tract |
| A system of organs in the body that performs some function together | Tract |
| A pamphlet, often expressing religious or political ideas, that seeks to persuade | Tract |
| Great trouble or suffering | Tribulation |
| A short sketch that provides a clear picture | Vignette |