8th grade vocab list 12

Define the word abate.

Ex: We had to wait for the pain to abate before she could tell us what was wrong.

• change

• worsen

• lessen

• intensify

Define the word assimilate.

Ex: Resistance is futile, you will be assimilated.

• to be stubbornly unique

• to be absorbed or conform

• to grant a wish

• to be put down

Define the word concede.

Ex: The politician finally conceded after the votes were all counted.

• to acknowledge an opponent's victory

• to change the laws of the country

• to pass on to the next person

• to change your mind about something

Define the word dissipate.

Ex: The sun shone and the mist dissipated.

• to overuse

• to combine into groups

• to amplify or multiply

• to become scattered or dispersed

Define the word flourish.

Ex: With all the sun the garden flourished.

• to die off

• to combine into one

• to thrive

• to put off

Define the word impulsive.

Ex: The decision seemed to be very impulsive.

• well thought out

• rash, quick, or hasty

• coming from the top

• getting input from everyone

Define the word longevity.

Ex: Our family is known for it's longevity.

• length or duration of life

• groups of indigenous people

• powerful leaders

• good genes

Define the word render.

Ex: The fear rendered them all motionless.

• to increase

• to protect

• to divert

• to cause or make

Define the word Obstruction.

Ex: When they were examined the obstruction was found.

• something that adds to

• something that blocks

• something that changes over time

• something that is combined together

Define the word subordinate.

Ex: The boss looked around at all his subordinates with pride.

• leaders

• subject to the authority of another

• someone who is over qualified

• someone who starts their own business