Vocabulary grade 8-List 4

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Perish

Back

To die; to be killed or destroyed.

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Commence

Back

To start something.

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Obsolete

Back

Out of style or no longer being used.

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Gruesome

Back

Horrible, revolting, ghastly.

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Irate

Back

Angry.

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Compensate

Back

To make up for something.

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Pardon

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To forgive or excuse.

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Minor

Back

Of lesser importance or significance.

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Erode

Back

To wear away gradually.

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Melancholy

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A deep, persistent sadness.