Grade 8 Chapter 3 - Vocabulary

The meaning of this word： a bass instrument of the violin family, held upright on the floor between the legs of the seated player.

Her hobbies include photography, surfing, watching rugby and playing the piano and _____________.

The meaning of this word：possession of the means or skill to do something. Talent, skill, or proficiency in a particular area.

I have the____________ to draw cartoons.

The meaning of this word：courageous behaviour or character.

He received a medal in reward for his _____________ .

The meaning of this word：an exhibition of books

A _____________ is to be held next month .

The meaning of this word：perform an energetic and acrobatic style of street dancing, typically to hip-hop or funk music, developed by black people in the US.

His knowledge of hip-hop even impressed a performer with a _____________ group.

The meaning of this word：each of a pair of small, thin, tapered sticks of wood, ivory, or plastic, held together in one hand and used as eating utensils especially by the Chinese and the Japanese.

He puts down his_____________ and we leave.

The meaning of this word：an insect related to the grasshoppers but with shorter legs. The male produces a characteristic musical chirping sound.

Football,_____________ and hockey are all team sports.

The meaning of this word：make (something) look more attractive by adding extra items or images to it.

confer an award or medal on (a member of the armed forces).

He's been engaged to ___________ the house.

The meaning of this word：a settled or regular tendency or practice, especially one that is hard to give up.

He developed some bad __________while living alone.

The meaning of this word：a musical instrument consisting of a frame supporting a graduated series of parallel strings, played by plucking with the fingers. The modern orchestral harp has an upright frame, with pedals which enable the strings to be retuned to different keys.

She resolved to give up learning the __________ and to play only the guitar.