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8th Grade Vocabulary
8th Grade Words that can appear on Standardized Testing
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| abhor | Regard with disgust and hatred. |
| construct | Build or erect (something, typically a building, road, or machine). |
| precise | Marked by exactness and accuracy of expression or detail. |
| abrasive | (of a substance or material) capable of polishing or cleaning a hard surface by rubbing or grinding. |
| contrast | The state of being strikingly different from something else in juxtaposition or close association. |
| prediction | A thing predicted; a forecast. |
| alternative | (of one or more things) available as another possibility. |
| corroborate | Confirm or give support to (a statement, theory, or finding). |
| prevalent | Widespread in a particular area or at a particular time. |
| ambiguous | (of language) open to more than one interpretation; having a double meaning. |
| depict | Show or represent by a drawing, painting, or other art form. |
| procedure | An established or official way of doing something. |
| amiss | Not quite right; inappropriate or out of place. |
| derive | Obtain something from (a specified source). |
| profound | (of a state, quality, or emotion) very great or intense. |
| anarchy | A state of disorder due to absence or nonrecognition of authority. |
| despicable | Deserving hatred and contempt. |
| proprietor | The owner of a business, or a holder of property. |
| anonymous | (of a person) not identified by name; of unknown name. |
| despondent | In low spirits from loss of hope or courage. |
| prudent | Acting with or showing care and thought for the future. |
| anthology | A published collection of poems or other pieces of writing. |
| elapse | (of time) pass or go by. |
| pseudonym | A fictitious name, especially one used by an author. |
| apathy | Lack of interest, enthusiasm, or concern. |
| embark | Go on board a ship, aircraft, or other vehicle. |
| quote | Repeat or copy out (a group of words from a text or speech), typically with an indication that one is not the original author or speaker. |
| apprehend | Arrest (someone) for a crime. |
| encompass | Surround and have or hold within. |
| rebel | A person who rises in opposition or armed resistance against an established government or ruler. |
| assimilate | Take in (information, ideas, or culture) and understand fully. |
| endeavor | Try hard to do or achieve something. |
| rebuff | Reject (someone or something) in an abrupt or ungracious manner. |
| assumption | A thing that is accepted as true or as certain to happen, without proof. |
| evidence | The available body of facts or information indicating whether a belief or proposition is true or valid. |
| rebuke | Express sharp disapproval or criticism of (someone) because of their behavior or actions. |
| audacious | Showing a willingness to take surprisingly bold risks. |
| evoke | Bring or recall to the conscious mind. |
| recur | Occur again periodically or repeatedly. |
| authority | The power or right to give orders, make decisions, and enforce obedience. |
| feasible | Possible to do easily or conveniently. |
| resilient | (of a person or animal) able to withstand or recover quickly from difficult conditions. |
| avid | Having or showing a keen interest in or enthusiasm for something. |
| focus | The center of interest or activity. |
| response | A verbal or written answer. |
| ban | Officially or legally prohibit. |
| formula | A mathematical relationship or rule expressed in symbols. |
| reverberate | (of a loud noise) be repeated several times as an echo. |
| belligerent | Hostile and aggressive. |
| generation | All of the people born and living at about the same time, regarded collectively. |
| significant | Sufficiently great or important to be worthy of attention; noteworthy. |
| bisect | Divide into two parts. |
| gruesome | Causing repulsion or horror; grisly. |
| similar | Resembling without being identical. |
| bizarre | Very strange or unusual, especially so as to cause interest or amusement. |
| imminent | About to happen. |
| simulate | Imitate the appearance or character of. |
| boycott | Withdraw from commercial or social relations with (a country, organization, or person) as a punishment or protest. |
| impel | Drive, force, or urge (someone) to do something. |
| simultaneous | Occurring, operating, or done at the same time. |
| capable | Having the ability, fitness, or quality necessary to do or achieve a specified thing. |
| imperative | Of vital importance; crucial. |
| source | A place, person, or thing from which something comes or can be obtained. |
| cause | A person or thing that gives rise to an action, phenomenon, or condition. |
| integrate | Combine (one thing) with another so that they become a whole. |
| specific | Clearly defined or identified. |
| characterize | Describe the distinctive nature or features of. |
| interrogate | Ask questions of (someone, especially a suspect or a prisoner) closely, aggressively, or formally. |
| spontaneous | Performed or occurring as a result of a sudden inner impulse or inclination and without premeditation or external stimulus. |
| chronological | (of a record of events) starting with the earliest and following the order in which they occurred. |
| merge | Combine or cause to combine to form a single entity. |
| surmise | Suppose that something is true without having evidence to confirm it. |
| commence | Begin; start. |
| modify | Make partial or minor changes to (something), typically so as to improve it or to make it less extreme. |
| theory | A supposition or a system of ideas intended to explain something, especially one based on general principles independent of the thing to be explained. |
| compels | Force or oblige (someone) to do something. |
| mutiny | An open rebellion against the proper authorities, especially by soldiers or sailors against their officers. |
| tirade | A long, angry speech of criticism or accusation. |
| concise | Giving a lot of information clearly and in a few words; brief but comprehensive. |
| narrate | Give a spoken or written account of. |
| universal | Of, affecting, or done by all people or things in the world or in a particular group; applicable to all cases. |
| conclude | Bring (something) to an end. |
| novice | A person new to or inexperienced in a field or situation. |
| validate | Check or prove the validity or accuracy of (something). |
| confiscate | Take or seize (someone's property) with authority. |
| obsolete | No longer produced or used; out of date. |
| variable | Not consistent or having a fixed pattern; liable to change. |
| conjecture | An opinion or conclusion formed on the basis of incomplete information. |
| opposition | Resistance or dissent, expressed in action or argument. |
| conscientious | (of a person) wishing to do what is right, especially to do one's work or duty well and thoroughly. |
| perish | Suffer death, typically in a violent, sudden, or untimely way. |
| consecutive | Following continuously. |
| perspective | The art of drawing solid objects on a two-dimensional surface so as to give the right impression of their height, width, depth, and position in relation to each other when viewed from a particular point. |
| consistent | Acting or done in the same way over time, especially so as to be fair or accurate. |
| persuasive | Good at persuading someone to do or believe something through reasoning or the use of temptation. |
| inspire | Fill (someone) with the urge or ability to do or feel something, especially to do something creative. |
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