Vocabulary Flashcard for Grade 8

Front

What is a facial expression that indicates disapproval or pain?

Back

Grimace

Front

What is the term for something given or received as an equivalent for services, debt, loss, or injury?

Back

Compensation

Front

What does it mean to do something in a forceful, passionate, or intense manner?

Back

Vehemently

Front

What does it mean to show that an act or statement is just or right?

Back

Justify

Front

What does it mean to behave in a way that suggests one has higher standards than is the case?

Back

Hypocritical

Front

What is the meaning of 'hypocritical'?

Back

Behaving in a way that suggests one has higher standards than is the case.

Front

What does 'compensation' refer to in a legal context?

Back

Something given or received as an equivalent for services, debt, loss, or injury.

Front

Define 'vehemently'.

Back

In a forceful, passionate, or intense manner.

Front

What does it mean to 'justify' an action?

Back

To show that an act or statement is just or right.

Front

What is an example of a 'grimace'?

Back

A facial expression that shows disapproval or pain.