8th Grade Vocab Set # 3

Vocab Set # 3

Learn these vocabulary words and their definitions

Get your notebook out and write down these vocabulary words.

Then memorize what each of them means

Atonement

n. the act of making up for a wrong

Multiple Choice

Which of these sentences uses the word "atonement" correctly?

• The boy went atonement to the pool.

• The atonement licked the sugar on its fingers.

• As an act of atonement, the millionaire gave his money to charity.

Audacity

n. boldness

Multiple Choice

Which of these sentences uses the word "audacity" correctly?

• He audacity the food that was on the table before anyone could get to it.

• The audacity she had to speak up for herself is admirable.

• They walked audacity to and from the main stage.

Gesticulate

v. to wave, to motion

Multiple Choice

Which of these sentences uses the word "gesticulate" correctly?

• Gesticulate washed the pots and pans after dinner every day last week.

• I do no approve the gesticulate you proposed during our last meeting.

• He gesticulates a lot when he talks because he is passionate.

• She will prove the gesticulate to all of us.

Mutiny

n. uprising, rebellion

Multiple Choice

Which of these sentences uses the word "mutiny" correctly?

• Charlotte overheard the crew members planning a mutiny.

• The captain mutiny the boat with a firm leadership.

• The mutiny wore a pretty dress to yesterday's dinner.

• Mutiny realized that there was nothing left to do.

Pinion

v. to restrain; to hold

Multiple Choice

Which of these sentences uses the word "pinion" correctly?

• The pinions worshipped their leader devoutly.

• You can pinion someone down with only a look.

• Your pinion doesn't matter in this group.