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8th Grade Wordly Wise Words for Final at Athens Academy
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8th Grade
05/21/2009

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Term
Agenda
Definition
(noun) A list of things to be done or considered
Synonyms:
Schedule
Plan
Term
Deter


Deterrent
Definition
(verb) To discourage or prevent from taking action
S: Caution, Avert A: Advise,Encourage
(noun) Anything that discourages or prevents
Term
Ogle
Definition
To stare at often in a flirtatious and bold manner
Synonyms:
gaze
gape
Term
Congenial
Definition
(adjective) Getting along well with others; affable
(adjective) Suited to one's tastes or needs; agreeable
S: Agreeable, Affable A: Irascible
Term
Luminous
Definition

(adjective) Giving off light
(adjective) Clear; easy to understand
S:
Bright

Understandable

A:

Dark
 Unclear

Term
Vie
Definition
(verb) To compete for as a contest
S:
Compete
Term
Ardent

Ardor
Definition
(adjective) Intensely eager; passionate
S: Passionate A: Lackadaisical
(noun) Passionate intensity of feeling
Term
Brevity
Definition

(noun) Conciseness of expression; shortness in duration
S:
Shortness

Conciseness

A:

Long winded

Term
Chaperon or Chaperone
Definition
(noun) A person who accompanies younger people to see that they behave properly
(verb) To be a chaperon to
S: Watch, Accompany
Term
Contemplate
Definition
(verb) To give careful thought to; to ponder
(verb) To have plans to; to intend
S:
Intend
Term
Flair
Definition
(noun) A natural skill or ability; a talent
S:
Skill
Talent
Term
Innovation


Innovative
Definition
(noun) Something new; a new way of doing something

(adjective) Marked by freshness or originality; willing to try new things
Term
Integral
Definition

(adjective) Necessary to complete something; essential
S:
Essential

Vital

A:

Unimportant

Term
Intellect
Definition
(noun) The ability to think and understand
(noun) A person with great intelegence
S:
Intelligent, Genius
Term
Risqué
Definition
(adjective) Bordering on being indecent or improper
S:
Scandalous
Term
Stymie
Definition

(verb) To thwart or make difficulties for
S:
Thwart

Challenge

A:

Enable

Term
Vivacity


Vivacious
Definition
(noun) Liveliness or manner or appearance

(adjective) Full of life or spirit
Term
Wrangle
Definition
(verb) To quarrel in a noisy or angry way
(verb) To win or obtain by argument
S:
Argue
Term
Decipher
Definition
(verb) To convert from code or secret language to ordinary writing; to decode
(verb) To interpret the meaning of something puzzling; to solve
S: Solve, Decode
Term
Dissect
Definition
(verb) To cut into in order to study
(verb) To study closely; to analyze
Term
Enigma


Enigmatic
Definition
noun) Anything that is puzzling, mysterious, or hard to figure out
S: Mystery
(adj) Puzzling; mysterious
S: Puzzling A: Obvious
Term
Ineffectual
Definition
(adjective) Not bringing about the desired result; futile
S:
Futile
Term
Mire
Definition
(noun) An area of wet, swampy ground; deep mud
(verb) To get stuck as if in a mire; unable to make progress
S: Swamp A: Mobile
Term
Pestilence
Definition
(noun) A rapid spreading and usually fatal disease
Term

Stagnate

 

Stagnant

Definition
(verb) To fail to develop, change, or move

(adjective) Not moving, changing, or developing
Term
Voluminous
Definition

(adjective) Having great bulk or volume; ample
S:
Ample

Great

A:

Puny
Compact

Term
Infallible
Definition
adjective) Incapable of making an error; never wrong
(adjective) Unlikely to fail or go wrong
Term
Irrepressible
Definition
(adjective) Incapable of being controlled or held back
Term
Sublime
Definition

(adjective) Great or noble in expression, thought, or manners; splendid
S:
Splendid

A:

Tarnished

Term
Accord
Definition

(noun) A feeling of agreement or harmony; a formal agreement
S:
Agreement

A:

Argument

Term
Affirm
Definition
(noun) To declare positively
S:
Agree
A:
Disagree
Term

Bequeath

 

 

Bequest

Definition
(verb) To pass on to others
(verb) To leave to another in ones will

(noun) Something bequeathed; a legacy
Term
Citadel
Definition
(noun) A fortress on a hill; a stronghold
S:
Fort
Stronghold
Term
Confer
Definition
(verb) To grant or bestow
(verb) To consult
S:
Grant
Consult
Term
Coup
Definition
(noun) A successful action that brings about a striking change
(noun) The overthrow of a government, especially by a group that his military or political power
Term
Dignitary
Definition
(noun) A person who holds a high rank or position of honor
S:
King
President
Term
Embroil
Definition
(verb) To involve in an argument or conflict
S:
Argue
Term
Institute
Definition
(verb) To establish, organize, or to put into effect; to begin
(noun) An organization set up to promote education or a particular cause
Term
Patriarch
Definition

(noun) The male founder or ruler of a tribe
S:
Ruler
Founder

Cheif

Term
Rapport
Definition
(noun) A feeling of harmonious connection between people or groups of people
Term

Renounce

 

Renunciation

Definition
(verb) To give up a right to, abandon; reject

(noun) The act of renouncing
Term
Rhetoric
Definition
(noun) The art of using language skillfully
(noun) Exaggerated or insincere language that is without real meaning or worth
Term
Aperture
Definition
(noun) An opening or hole
S:
Opening
Hole
Slit
Term
Cache
Definition
(noun) A hiding or storage place, especially for food or valuables
(noun) anything hidden or stored in such a place
Term
Combustible
Definition
(adjective) Capable or catching fire or burning
S:
Flammable
Term
Delegate
Definition
(noun) A person appointed to act on behalf of others; a representative
(verb) To assign or entrust to another
Term
Inclement
Definition

(adjective) Stormy
(adjective) Harsh; not merciful
S:
Stormy

Harsh

A:

Calm
 Merciful

Term
Indelible
Definition

(adjective) Not able to be erased; permanent
S:
Permanent
A:

Temporary

Term
Impeccible
Definition
(adjective) Free from fault or flaw; perfect
S:
Perfect
Pure
Term
Intstitute
Definition
(verb) To establish, organize, or to put into effect; to begin
(noun) An organization set up to promote education or a particular cause
Term
Malady
Definition
(noun) A sickness or unhealthy condition
S:
Sickness
Illness
Term
Memoir
Definition
(noun) An account based on the authors own personal experiences
Term
Rectify
Definition

(verb) To correct or adjust
S:
Correct
Adjust
A:

Break

Term
Requisite
Definition
(adjective) Required; necessary
(noun) Something that is required or necessary
S:
Required
Term
Paramount
Definition
(adjective) Most important; chief
S:
Chief
Term
Squeamish
Definition
(adjective) Easily made to feel upset or sick to the stomach
Term
Tribulation
Definition
(noun) Great trouble or suffering
Term
Tract
Definition
(noun) An area of land or water
(noun) A system of organs in the body that performs some function together
(noun) A pamphlet, often expressing religious or political ideas, persuasive
Term
Vignette
Definition
(noun) A short sketch that provides a clear picture
Term
Indelible
Definition

(adjective) Not able to be erased; permanent
S:
Permanent
A:

Temporary

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