Grade 8: CommonLit Unit 1 Vocab 1 Practice 1

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What does 'intrigue' mean?

Back

To raise one’s curiosity or interest.

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What does it mean to 'justify' something?

Back

To explain or give a good reason for it.

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What does it imply if a leader is described as 'ruthless'?

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The leader is cruel and does not care about causing pain to others.

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Which word means 'disgusting and deeply upsetting'?

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Offensive.

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In the sentence, 'She tried to justify her actions, but her explanation was not convincing,' what does 'justify' mean?

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To explain or give a good reason for something.

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What is the meaning of 'offensive'?

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Causing someone to feel hurt, angry, or upset.

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What does 'genial' mean?

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Friendly and cheerful.

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What does it mean to 'explain' something?

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To make something clear or easy to understand.

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What does 'curiosity' refer to?

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A strong desire to know or learn something.

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What does 'cruel' mean?

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Willfully causing pain or suffering to others.