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Words to Go Book H
Grade 8.13
15
General Vocab
8th Grade
09/07/2012

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Term
align

un-LINE
Definition
VERB:
1. to arrange or adjust in a straight line; to arrange things to be in proper relationship with each other
2. to join or cooperate with others for or against a cause
Term
conducive

kun-DOO-siv
Definition
ADJECTIVE:
to lead or contribute (to an affect)
Term
continuity

kon-tuh-NOO-uh-tee
Definition
NOUN:
the state of being unchanged over time
Term
daft

DAFT
Definition
ADJECTIVE:
extremely foolish or silly; crazy
Term
epitome

ee-PIT-uh-mee
Definition
NOUN:
a person or thing that has all the typical qualities of something
Term
facility

fuh-SIL-uh-tee
Definition
NOUN:
1. the ability to do something easily
2. equipment that makes some activity possible or easier; usually used in the plural
3. a building, room, or area for some activity
Term
gallivant

GAL-uh-vant
Definition
VERB:
to go here and there in search of amusement
Term
incredulous

in-KREJ-uh-luss
Definition
ADJECTIVE:
unwilling or unable to believe
Term
jargon

JAR-gun
Definition
NOUN:
the special language used in a particular field of interest or activity
Term
mollify

MOL-uh-fy
Definition
VERB:
to make less angry
Term
momentum

moh-MEN-tum
Definition
NOUN:
the force with which something moves
Term
repercussion

ree-pur-KUSH-un
Definition
NOUN:
something that happens as an effect of or reaction to an event or action; often used in the plural
Term
smolder

SMOLE-dur
Definition
VERB:
1. to burn and smoke without flame
2. to exist in a state of hidden or tightly controlled activity
Term
stoic

STOH-ik
Definition
NOUN:
someone who controls his or her emotions, accepts whatever happens, and remains calm in spite of pain or suffering

ADJECTIVE:
unemotional; calm and unbothered by suffering; self-controlled
Term
vile

VILE
Definition
ADJECTIVE:
disgustingly bad
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