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WMC-Trimester 1

8th Grade

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talisman An object thought to bring good luck or magical protection; a charm.
sunder To break, tear, or force something apart.
pungent Having a sharp, strong taste or smell (like onions or spices); biting or sharp in tone.
concord A state of agreement, harmony, or peace between people or groups.
jettison To throw something away or drop it from an airplane or ship to lighten the load.
trenchant Sharp, direct, and very effective in expression (such as a trenchant remark).
shrew A bad-tempered, nagging woman; also a small, mouse-like mammal.
dispel To make a doubt, feeling, or rumor disappear or go away.
querulous Complaining in a whining, annoyed, or grumpy manner.
premonition A strong feeling or warning that something (usually bad) is about to happen.
spawn To produce or give rise to something in large numbers; to lay eggs (for fish or frogs).
pernicious Having a harmful, destructive, or deadly effect, especially in a gradual way.
skinflint A person who is very stingy and spends as little money as possible; a miser.
quash To reject, suppress, or completely put an end to something (like a rebellion or a legal ruling).
sumptuous Splendid, expensive-looking, luxurious, or lavish (like a sumptuous feast).
portent A sign or warning that a momentous or calamitous event is about to happen; an omen.
disavow To deny any responsibility for, knowledge of, or connection to something.
propitious Giving or indicating a good chance of success; favorable or promising.
consensus General agreement reached by a group as a whole.
repudiate To refuse to accept, recognize, or be associated with something; to reject as untrue.
corrosive Able to eat away or destroy something slowly by chemical action; bitterly sarcastic.
schism A split or division between strongly opposed sections or parties, especially in a church.
oust To drive out or force someone out of a position, place, or job.
bountiful Large in quantity; abundant or giving generously.
fiend An evil spirit or demon; a person who is extremely wicked, cruel, or obsessed with something
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