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Year 8 Vocab list

A list of year 8 vocabulary words

TermDefinition
scrutinize examine or inspect closely and thoroughly
interminable endless or apparently endless
silhouette the dark shape and outline of someone or something visible in restricted light against a brighter background
agitated feeling or appearing troubled or nervous
authoritative able to be trusted as being accurate or true; reliable
occurred happened, came into the mind of
amphitheater an open, circular or oval building with a central space for the presentation of dramatic or sporting events surrounded by tiers of seats for spectators
liaise cooperate on a matter of mutual concern
definitely certainly
obliterate completely get rid of, destroy utterly; wipe out
patriarch the male head of a family, group or tribe
bourgeois belonging to or characteristic of the middle class, typically with reference to its perceived materialistic values or conventional attitudes
negotiate obtain or bring about by discussion; communicate with others
cantankerous bad-tempered, often angry and annoyed, uncooperative
ambiguous open to more than one interpretation; not having one obvious meaning
camouflage disguising items by obscuring them with colours that match the surrounding area
conscientious wishing to do one's work or duty well and thoroughly
equilibrium a state in which opposing forces or influences are balanced
reconnaissance military observation of a region to locate an enemy or ascertain strategic features
vehement showing strong feeling; forceful, passionate, or intense
harangue a long or intense verbal attack
spurious not being what it purports to be; false or fake
sacrilegious involving or committing sacrilege
acquiesce accept something reluctantly but without protest
disconsolately very unhappy and unable to be comforted
Created by: flan58
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