Grade 8 Cycle 1 Vocabulary Flashcards

Front

to become known or apparent

Oliver’s reputation for fairness didn’t _ overnight but was built up over the years.

Back

emerge

Front

worn or decayed from exposure to the outdoors

The lighthouse door was _ from years of ocean spray.

Back

weathered

Front

to get involved so as to prevent or alter a result or course of events

When Jorge saw the cat about to pounce on the dog, he knew it was time to _.

Back

intervene

Front

clearly revealed to the mind or the senses

It was _ from the look on Josh’s face that he was happy and content.

Back

evident

Front

a sick feeling in the stomach

The man was afraid of flying and could not so much as step on a plane without suffering extreme bouts of _.

Back

nausea

Front

a bold or adventurous act

Reporters and fans alike gathered outside the event to watch the daredevil’s latest _.

Back

exploit

Front

to accept or admit the existence or truth of

At his graduation, his mom will _ him as an adult.

Back

acknowledge

Front

the number that is greater than half of the total

The _ of people decide to stay home during the storm.

Back

majority

Front

arranged so as to efficiently take up the available space; densely

Walter packed his clothes _ in his suitcase and still had room for his laptop.

Back

compactly

Front

in a way that shows unwillingness or hesitancy

Sierra _ said goodbye to her puppies when she had to go to school.

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reluctantly