Grade 8 Vocabulary Lesson 8

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Vanguard

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n. 1. the forwardmost units of an advancing army. 2. any group leading a new trend in a certain field. Synonym: pioneer.

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Bludgeon

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v. to strike with a club. n. a short, heavy club with one end heavier than the other. Synonyms: cudgel; mace.

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Eloquent

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adj. clear, expressive, and moving in speech. Synonyms: articulate; fluent. Antonyms: inarticulate; awkward.

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Scrupulous

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adj. 1. very attentive to what is right and wrong. Synonyms: conscientious; principled. Antonyms: immoral; unprincipled. 2. extremely attentive to detail; meticulous. Synonyms: fastidious; painstaking. Antonyms: careless; inattentive; negligent.

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Forlorn

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adj. wretched, hopeless, and pitiful. Synonyms: miserable; unhappy. Antonyms: few; little.

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Conscientious

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adj. wishing to do what is right, especially to do one's work or duty well and thoroughly.

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Meticulous

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adj. showing great attention to detail; very careful and precise.

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Articulate

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adj. having or showing the ability to speak fluently and coherently.

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Cudgel

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n. a short thick stick used as a weapon.

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Mace

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n. a heavy club that has a thick end, often used as a weapon.