Worksheets8th grade vocab list 12
Total questions: 14
Worksheet time: 7mins
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
Define the word concise.
Ex: They told us to be concise since we didn't have much time.
to fill a need
to add time to the end
very wordy, verbose
brief, using few words
Define the word: Elusive
Ex: The fish were very elusive that day!
skillfully evasive or hard to find
easy to discover or find
insignificant or small
changing one's opinion
Define the word gnarled.
Ex: The branches of the tree were twisted and gnarled.
pointed
smooth and silky
rugged and weather-beaten
numerous
Define the word adamant.
Ex: The salesman was adamant that the price was correct.
confused
completely unwilling to change
orderly
taking away from one at a time
