8th Grade Vocab Study Session 1

Peril means...

• danger

• suspense

• silliness

• excitement

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

A torrent is...

• a strong and fast-moving stream of water or other liquid.

• a devastating hurricane

• a gigantic wave

• a sand storm

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

Select the image that represents the word "ascent".

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.K.5A

Baleful means...

• shy

• threatening harm or menacing

• embarrassed

• confused

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2F

A synonym for "hypocritical" is...

• righteous

• judgmental

• deceptive

• truthful

Tags

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

A synonym for "derision" is...

• embarrassment

• ridicule

• a joke

• sadness

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CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

Vehemently means...

• very quickly; at a great rate.

• in a forceful, passionate, or intense manner; with great feeling.

• lacking energy or alertness.

• in a mild manner, in particular without anger or severity.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Having the audacity to do something means...

• you are doing a kind, respectful thing.

• you are taking a bold risk, often seen as disrespectful, shameless, or rude.

• you are playing it safe.

• you are setting a goal you plan on achieving in the near future.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

"Stealthily" means to do something...

• skillfully; secretly; cautiously

• slowly; sluggishly

• quickly; in a fast manner

• violently; without care

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Select the image that represents the word "crevice".

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.K.5A