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Unit 1 2022
Words 1-15 of the list of words every eighth grader should know
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Abate | To become less in amount or intensity |
| Assimilate | To become like one's environment; to change in order to fit in |
| Concede | To admit or acknowledge something opposite to your first belief |
| Dissipate | To go away, scatter or disappear |
| Erratic | Liable to sudden unpredictable change |
| Flourish | A showy gesture or emphasis |
| Impulsive | Acting with haste and a lack of thought |
| Longevity | The quality of having lived a long life |
| Malleable | Able to be shaped, bent, or molded |
| Obstruct | To block from view or get in the way |
| Render | To show, illustrate, or create a final product |
| Rueful | Feeling or expressing pain or sorrow |
| Subordinate | Being under the control or authority of someone else |
| Tarry | To stay longer than you should; linger |
| Transgression | The violation of a rule, law, duty, or moral principle |