Vocab 8th Grade Despain

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Tammy was adept at karate, stopping a man who tried to punch her. What does "Adept" mean?

Back

Skilled

Front

Cheetahs are agile and the fastest animal. What does "Agile" mean?

Back

Fast

Front

Advocate means?

Back

to support or stand up for another person

Front

Kathy was audacious when she told her mom she hated her cooking. What does 'audacious' mean?

Back

To take bold risks

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Tom was aloof in class. What does aloof mean?

Back

distant physically or emotionally

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Sandy pushed the glass off the table.

Back

To help cause something to happen.

Front

Teacher hovered over student while cheating.

Back

To remain suspended in air.

Front

Meaning of "Elite" in context: "The last act in the talent show is an ELITE group of singers, they are the best!"

Back

The best of a group of people, talented

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After the movers took our boxes, the house looked DESOLATE. What does "Desolate" mean?

Back

Empty

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Tom wanted to enhance his painting but felt he was making it worse. What does 'enhance' mean?

Back

To make better