Marking period 1 and 2 vocabulary Grade 8

definition of aesthetic

• pleasing in appearance

• awkward placement

• displeasing

• ugly

definition for elude

• to understand something

• to belong to someone

• to escape from or avoid someone or something; beyond someone's understanding

• to return something to someone

definition of candor

• to lie to someone

• to be helpful when someone is stressed

• helpfulness and understanding in several areas

• honesty or directness, whether refreshing or distasteful

definition of paraphrase

• to copy clearly

• to restate in your own words

• to plagiarize

• to follow directions

definition of gumption

• reason to answer a question

• lying to someone so as to not be hurtful

• rephrase an answer

• courage to take needed action

definition of seethe

• harmful and destructive

• state of extreme anger

• happiness accompanied with laughter

• courage to stand up for what you believe in

definition of adulate

• to praise or flatter too greatly; fawn over

• to criticize someone often

• to be dull and boring

• to continue even when things are difficult

definition of resplendence

• to praise someone

• to have a passion for something

• brilliant, showy splendor

• to speak clearly

definition for zealous

• to show no interest

• to talk too much

• to be actively enthusiastic

• to bother someone

definition for succinct

• clear and to the point; no wasted words

• redundant; repetitive

• apathetic; not caring

• to be passionate