Vocabulary Quizs Week 4 Grade 8

moor

• A small garden area with many trees.

• A large area of wild, open land with few trees.

• A type of wetland with abundant wildlife.

• A cultivated field for farming.

commotion

• A quiet gathering or meeting.

• A noisy disturbance or uproar.

• A peaceful protest or demonstration.

• A calm and serene environment.

significance

• The importance or meaning of something.

• A measure of size or quantity.

• A type of mathematical operation.

• A synonym for insignificance.

squeezed

• verb, A2: Pressed something tightly, often to get liquid out or make it smaller.

• noun, B1: A type of fruit juice.

• adjective, A1: Very tight or compact.

• verb, A2: To release or let go of something.

overwhelming

• adjective, B2: Very strong or powerful in effect, difficult to deal with.

• adjective, B1: Slightly strong or noticeable.

• verb: To overcome or overpower someone.

• noun: A feeling of being under pressure.

commotion

• noun, A2: A lot of noise, confusion, or excitement.

• verb, B1: To calm down or quiet.

• adjective, A1: Very quiet and peaceful.

• noun, C1: A state of complete silence.

presence

• The fact of being in a place or situation.

• A feeling of absence or lack.

• A type of physical force.

• An emotional state of being present.

discarded

• verb, A2: Thrown away because it is no longer needed.

• verb, A1: Kept for future use.

• verb, A2: Given away to someone else.

• verb, A2: Recycled for new purposes.

barbed-wire

• Wire with sharp points, used for fences to keep people or animals in or out.

• A type of wire used for electrical connections.

• A decorative type of fencing made from wood.

• A type of wire used in jewelry making.

triumphantly

• In a way that shows great happiness or pride after success.

• In a manner that is sad or disappointing.

• In a way that is calm and collected.

• In a manner that is confusing or unclear.