a type of language that consists of words and phrases that are regarded as very informal, are more common in speech than writing, and are typically restricted to a particular context or group of people.

excessively proud of oneself; vain.

a charge or claim that someone has done something illegal or wrong.

(in fictional writing) the narrator's position in relation to a story being told. (1st, 2nd, 3rd person)

the sharing or exchanging of intimate thoughts and feelings, especially when the exchange is on a mental or spiritual level.

(of a place) situated far from the main centers of population; distant.

used or intended to defend or protect. or very anxious to challenge or avoid criticism.

exaggerated or uncontrollable emotion or excitement.

the occurrence and development of events by chance in a happy or beneficial way.

create or devise (a story or plan).

the mood implied by an author's language and word choice, or to the way that the text can make a reader feel.

make full use of and derive benefit from (a resource). or use (a situation or person) in an unfair or selfish way.

the creation or construction of a fictional character. or a description of the distinctive nature or features of someone or something.

a particular form of a language which is peculiar to a specific region or social group.

marked by or given to using irony in order to mock or convey contempt.

of or prompted by feelings of tenderness, sadness, or nostalgia.

(of a disease) spread from one person or organism to another by direct or indirect contact.

the place or type of surroundings where something is positioned or where an event takes place.

simulated or pretended; insincere.

imitate (someone or their actions or words), especially in order to entertain or ridicule.

the use of symbols to represent ideas or qualities.

prevent (someone) from accomplishing something.

having a sharply strong taste or smell.

put (someone or something) into a situation in which there is a danger of loss, harm, or failure.

made, done, happening, or chosen without method or conscious decision.

used to convey that something is claimed to be the case or have taken place, although there is no proof.

of, for, or relating to young people. - also a type of detention

the subject of a talk, a piece of writing, a person's thoughts, or an exhibition; a topic. or an idea that recurs in or pervades a work of art or literature.

showing a willingness to take surprisingly bold risks.

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8th Grade VocabLab1

Term	Definition
Slang	a type of language that consists of words and phrases that are regarded as very informal, are more common in speech than writing, and are typically restricted to a particular context or group of people.
Conceited	excessively proud of oneself; vain.
Accusations	a charge or claim that someone has done something illegal or wrong.
Point of View	(in fictional writing) the narrator's position in relation to a story being told. (1st, 2nd, 3rd person)
Communion	the sharing or exchanging of intimate thoughts and feelings, especially when the exchange is on a mental or spiritual level.
Remote	(of a place) situated far from the main centers of population; distant.
Defensive	used or intended to defend or protect. or very anxious to challenge or avoid criticism.
Hysteria	exaggerated or uncontrollable emotion or excitement.
serendipity	the occurrence and development of events by chance in a happy or beneficial way.
Concocted	create or devise (a story or plan).
Tone	the mood implied by an author's language and word choice, or to the way that the text can make a reader feel.
Exploited	make full use of and derive benefit from (a resource). or use (a situation or person) in an unfair or selfish way.
Characterization	the creation or construction of a fictional character. or a description of the distinctive nature or features of someone or something.
Fetid	smelling extremely unpleasant.
Dialect	a particular form of a language which is peculiar to a specific region or social group.
Sarcastic	marked by or given to using irony in order to mock or convey contempt.
Sentimental	of or prompted by feelings of tenderness, sadness, or nostalgia.
Contagious	(of a disease) spread from one person or organism to another by direct or indirect contact.
Setting	the place or type of surroundings where something is positioned or where an event takes place.
Feigned	simulated or pretended; insincere.
Mimicked	imitate (someone or their actions or words), especially in order to entertain or ridicule.
Symbolism	the use of symbols to represent ideas or qualities.
Thwarted	prevent (someone) from accomplishing something.
Pungent	having a sharply strong taste or smell.
Jeopardize	put (someone or something) into a situation in which there is a danger of loss, harm, or failure.
Random	made, done, happening, or chosen without method or conscious decision.
Allegedly	used to convey that something is claimed to be the case or have taken place, although there is no proof.
Juvenile	of, for, or relating to young people. - also a type of detention
Theme	the subject of a talk, a piece of writing, a person's thoughts, or an exhibition; a topic. or an idea that recurs in or pervades a work of art or literature.
audacious	showing a willingness to take surprisingly bold risks.

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