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Sem. 2 Focus Words
Running list of 2nd semester 8th grade focus words
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| olfactory | (adj.) of, relating to, or connected with the sense of smell |
| stench | (n.) a strong and foul odor |
| bouquet | (n.) a sweet or delicate scent |
| malodorous | (adj.) having a bad odor |
| pungent | (adj.) affecting the organs of taste or smell with a sharp, bitter sensation |
| din | (n.) a loud, continuous noise |
| reek | (v.) to give off a strong and offensive odor |
| raucous | (adj.) disagreeable to the ear |
| savor | (v.) to taste or smell with pleasure |
| aroma | (n.) a pleasant or savory smell |
| anti,ant | against |
| extra,extro | outside, beyond |
| hemi,demi,semi | half |
| inter | between |
| trans | across |
| uni,bi,tri,quad | one, two, three, four |
| intra | within |
| mal | badly, poorly |
| micro,macro | small, large |
| sub | under |
| apex | (n.) top point; summit |
| chronological | (adj.) in the order in which events occur |
| colossal | (adj.) huge; gigantic |
| diminutive | (adj.) very small; tiny |
| obsolete | (adj.) no longer in use; out of date |
| perpetual | (adj.) continuing forever |
| perspective | (n.) point of view |
| prehistoric | (adj.) existing in the period of time before written history |
| simultaneous | (adj.) taking place at the same time |
| subterranean | (adj.) under the surface of the earth |
| affection | (n.) love; fondness |
| apathy | (n.) lack of interest or feeling; listlessness |
| enthusiasm | (n.) strong interest or feeling |
| frustration | (n.) the act of being prevented from achieving; a feeling of disappointment in defeat |
| hostility | (n.) a feeling or act of strong dislike or antagonism |
| optimism | (n.) hopefulness; expectation that the very best will happen |
| resentment | (n.) a feeling of displeasure resulting from being hurt by someone else's actions; bitterness |
| security | (n.) a sense of safety |
| sincerity | (n.) honesty; truthfulness |
| sympathy | (n.) pity or compassion for another's troubles |
| ancestor | (n.) any person from whom one is descended |
| community | (n.) the people who live in the same town, neighborhood, or district |
| maternal | (adj.) of or like a mother |
| metropolitan | (adj.) like or belonging to a large, important city |
| native | (n.) one who is born in a certain place |
| paternal | (adj.) of or like a father |
| posterity | (n.) all of a person's descendants; future generations |
| residence | (n.) the place where a person lives; home |
| rural | (adj.) of or belonging to the country as opposed to the city |
| sibling | (n.) one of two or more people born to the same parents; brother and sister |
| adjustment | (n.) the making of a satisfactory relationship between a person and his or her environment |
| benevolence | (n.) an inclination to do good |
| bigotry | (n.) narrow-mindedness; intolerance toward people because of race, color, creed, religion, or gender |
| fanatic | (adj.) wildly and unreasonably enthusiastic |
| impartial | (adj.) favoring no one side more than another; fair |
| maturity | (n.) the state of being fully developed or fully grown |
| modesty | (n.) the state of having a moderate or humble opinion of oneself |
| motive | (n.) the inner reason or drive that causes a person to do something |
| obstinate | (adj.) stubbornly set to an opinion or course of action |
| temperament | (n.) the basic nature of a person; the main traits of a person's character |
| credit | (n.) recognition that a requirement for a diploma or degree has been met |
| elective | (n.) a course of choice |
| consent | (v.) to give approval; agree to a plan of action |
| prerequisite | (n.) something necessary before you can carry out a plan |
| consecutive | (adj.) following in order; successive |
| post-secondary education | (phrase) education gained after high school |
| practical arts | (phrase) the development of skills which serve ordinary or material needs |
| fine arts | (phrase) the development of skills concerned with the creation of beauty |
| mandatory | (adj.) required |
| cumulative | (adj.) combining into one |
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rebeccawoodcock
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