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Words to Go Book H
Grade 8.9
15
General Vocab
8th Grade
09/07/2012

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Term
acclaim

uh-KLAIM
Definition
VERB:
to greet with loud approval, to praise with enthusiasm

NOUN:
very high praise
Term
cringe

KRINJ
Definition
VERB:
to draw back from something that is painful, unpleasant, frightening, or dangerous
Term
deluge

DEL-yooj
Definition
NOUN:
1. a very heavy rainfall
2. an overwhelming rush of anything

VERB:
1. a flood
2. to overwhelm
Term
envision

en-VIZH-un
Definition
VERB:
to form a mental picture, to imagine
Term
horrendous

hor-REN-dus
Definition
ADJECTIVE:
horrible, terrible
Term
invaluable

in-VAL-yuh-bul
Definition
ADJECTIVE:
having a value so great that it cannot be measured, extremely valuable
Term
nurture

NUR-chur
Definition
VERB:
to help someone or something grow and develop
Term
prohibitive

pro-HIB-uh-tiv
Definition
ADJECTIVE:
likely to prevent
Term
quandary

KWON-dree
Definition
NOUN:
a condition of confusion or doubt due to being faced with a difficult situation
Term
regal

REE-gul
Definition
ADJECTIVE:
characteristic of, or suitable for, a king or queen, splendid and dignified, royal
Term
scapegoat

SKAPE-goat
Definition
NOUN:
one who is blamed, or takes the blame, for the wrong actions of another
Term
skulk

SKULK
Definition
VERB:
to move about in a sneaky way in order to remain hidden or unnoticed
Term
tart

TART
Definition
ADJECTIVE:
1. a sharp or sour taste
2. sharp in tone or meaning
Term
unwary

un-WAIR-ee
Definition
ADJECTIVE:
not aware of danger, not watchful or cautious
Term
versatile

VUR-suh-til
Definition
ADJECTIVE:
1. having many different skills or talents
2. having many uses
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