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RU 8th Grade Week 8
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| absorb | to take in or to soak up |
| belittle | make someone feel unimportant |
| brink | a point at which something is about to happen |
| coexist | to live together |
| debris | loose material or garbage |
| diversion | a distraction |
| emotional | intense feelings |
| erosion | to wear away due to the environment |
| exotic | coming from a foreign country |
| fortunate | to be lucky |
| genius | exceptionally intellectual |
| impart | to make known or to communicate |
| mattress | a fabric filled case that people sleep on |
| negotiate | to try to reach an agreement |
| posture | how a person holds themselves or sits |
| probably | may happen |
| proclaim | to say out loud |
| ravaged | severely damaged |
| respect | feeling of admiration for someone |
| vandalism | the act of damage or destruction to private property |