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Words to Go Book H
Grade 8.18
15
General Vocab
8th Grade
09/07/2012

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Term
alacrity

uh-LAK-ruh-tee
Definition
NOUN:
eager and lively willingness, usually shown by quick action
Term
anecdote

AN-ik-dote
Definition
NOUN:
a brief, often entertaining, story
Term
assert

uh-SURT
Definition
VERB:
to say something strongly, without doubts
Term
croon

KROON
Definition
VERB:
to sing softly in a gentle tone
Term
deterrent

dee-TUR-unt
Definition
NOUN:
something that prevents, slows, or stands in the way of some action or activity
Term
discern

di-SURN
Definition
VERB:
to see and recognize, either visually or mentally
Term
eminent

EM-uh-nunt
Definition
ADJECTIVE:
higher than others in reputation or achievement; very important in the eyes of the world
Term
erroneous

ih-ROH-nee-us
Definition
ADJECTIVE:
in error; wrong
Term
factor

FAK-tur
Definition
NOUN:
one part of something that contributes to a result
Term
flippant

FLIP-unt
Definition
ADJECTIVE:
joking or trying to be funny about something that should be taken more seriously
Term
gracious

GRAY-shuss
Definition
ADJECTIVE:
having or showing charm, kindness, and courtesy
Term
heighten

HITE-un
Definition
VERB:
to become or make greater in quality, intensity, or degree
Term
interminable

in-TUR-mih-nuh-bul
Definition
ADJECTIVE:
never ending or seeming endles
Term
muse

MYOOZ
Definition
VERB:
to think in a quiet, unhurried way
Term
resourceful

ri-SOURCE-ful
Definition
ADJECTIVE:
having talents, skills, knowledge, and the ability to apply them
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