8th Grade Vocab. Set #2

8th Grade Vocab. Set #2

Learn these Vocabulary Words

Adversity

n.

a difficult or unpleasant situation

Example Sentences

• He overcame many personal adversities.

• It is important to have patience in adversity.

Multiple Choice

What part of speech is adversity?

• verb

• adverb

• noun

• pronoun

Quell

v.

to stop something

Example Sentences

• She tried to quickly quell the small fire.

• I wanted to laugh, but my mom's fierce look quelled my thoughts.

Multiple Choice

What part of speech is quell?

• verb

• adverb

• noun

• pronoun

Reprieve

n.

an official cancellation or delay plans or punishment

Example Sentences

• Praying for a reprieve from her mom's anger, she washed all the dishes in the sink.

Multiple Choice

What part of speech is reprieve?

• verb

• adverb

• noun

• pronoun