8th Grade Vocab Week 1

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A person, plant, or animal derived from a particular ancestor.

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descendant

Answer explanation

Shakespeare has no living descendants in the world because his bloodline has ended.

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A rough calculation of value, quantity, or extent.

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Estimation

Answer explanation

It is estimated that over 1.2 billion viewers watched Chris Rock slap Will Smith at the Oscars.

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Free from obligation or liability

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Exempt

Answer explanation

My doing well on your pre-test, you can be exempt from taking the final exam.

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Honor someone or something as holy

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hallow

Answer explanation

The bones of soldiers were laid to rest in Gettysburg which hallowed the grounds where the battles took place.

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Feel or show deep sorrow or regret for someone, often by wearing black.

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mourn

Answer explanation

Amy mourned her best friend in the only way she knew how- to take, alone, the summer trip they planned together.

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A traditional story; a widely held but false belief or idea.

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myth

Answer explanation

Nobody believes in the myth about human beings becoming immortals or vampires, so stop thinking Twilight can happen!

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A feeling of sadness or disappointment over something done.

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regret

Answer explanation

Adam felt a load of regret after leaving for college without settling the argument between himself and his father.

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A small remaining quantity of something

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remnant

Answer explanation

The remnants of the Titanic are slowly disappearing and soon there will be nothing left of the massive sunken ship.

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A large, densely packed crowd of people or animals.

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throng

Answer explanation

The throng of students emerged over the hill as they marched toward the center of town for the rally.

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Unsuitable or premature time

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untimely

Answer explanation

Michael Jackson's untimely death will forever be remembered by the world- he still had s much to contribute to the music world.