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8th Grade English
Lesson 12 Vocabulary
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| accede | v. to agree to; consent to, often after urging from another. |
| affluent | adj. generously supplied with money or possessions; wealthy |
| affluence | n. wealth |
| arbitrary | adj. determined by chance or whim rather than by reason or necessity. |
| artisan | n. one able to do skilled work with the hands; a craftsperson |
| dismantle | v. to take apart |
| immerse | v. to cover with liquid |
| immerse | v. to completely engage the attention of |
| irksome | adj. annoying; tedious |
| legacy | n. money or property left to another in a will |
| legacy | n. something passed on to those who come after. |
| ostentatious | adj. extravagantly showy or ornate |
| panorama | n. a complete view of a surrounding area |
| panorama | n. a thorough presentation of a subject |
| philanthropy | n. the attempt to improve the well-being of those in need by donating money or aid. |
| philanthropist | n. one who makes substantial contributions to those in need |
| prestige | n. high standing; respect earned by accomplishments. |
| prestigious | adj. honored; esteemed |
| prolific | adj. abundantly productive |
| reticent | adj. inclined to keep one's thoughts and feelings to oneself; quiet and reserved. |
| reticence | n. silence or reserve |
| tycoon | n. a wealthy and powerful businessperson. |