Unit 1 Vocabulary - 8th grade

Inclement

• Mild and pleasant

• Severe, rough, or harsh, often used to describe weather that is stormy or unkind.

• Calm and serene

• Warm and sunny

Flagrant

• Conspicuously and outrageously bad or reprehensible; a flagrant disregard for rules means openly ignoring them.

• A term used to describe something that is subtle and understated.

• An expression of extreme joy or happiness.

• A situation that is easily resolved or managed.

Retaliation

• The act of returning an injury or wrong; retaliation can be a form of reprisal.

• A peaceful resolution to a conflict without any form of revenge.

• An agreement between two parties to avoid conflict.

• A method of negotiation that involves compromise.

Common Cold

• A bacterial infection of the lower respiratory tract.

• A viral infection of the upper respiratory tract, characterized by symptoms like a runny nose and sore throat.

• An allergic reaction causing sneezing and coughing.

• A chronic condition affecting the lungs.

Ineffectual

• Not producing the desired effect; ineffective.

• Highly effective and beneficial.

• Causing harm or damage.

• Producing a strong and positive outcome.

Stability

• The state of being stable; in a precarious situation, stability is lacking.

• A condition where things are constantly changing.

• The ability to adapt to new situations easily.

• A measure of how quickly something can be moved.

Malevolent

• Having or showing a wish to do good to others; a benevolent person intends to help others.

• Having or showing a wish to do evil to others; a malevolent person intends to harm others.

• Being indifferent to the well-being of others; a neutral person does not take sides.

• Having a strong desire to be liked by others; a charismatic person seeks approval.

Despicable

• Deserving admiration and respect; actions that are admirable are morally commendable.

• Deserving hatred and contempt; actions that are despicable are morally reprehensible.

• Deserving indifference; actions that are neutral are morally acceptable.

• Deserving praise and recognition; actions that are praiseworthy are morally uplifting.

Annoyance

• A feeling of discomfort or displeasure caused by something irritating.

• A state of extreme happiness and joy.

• A sense of calm and tranquility in a stressful situation.

• A physical reaction to a sudden shock or surprise.

Irksome

• Annoying or irritating; something that is irksome causes discomfort or displeasure.

• Calm and peaceful; free from disturbance.

• Exciting and thrilling; causing great enthusiasm.

• Unpleasantly cold or chilly; causing discomfort.