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Words to Go Book H
Grade 8.16
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General Vocab
8th Grade
09/07/2012

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Term
ambivalent

am-BIV-uh-lunt
Definition
ADJECTIVE:
having conflicting feelings; uncertain due to mixed feelings
Term
backlog

BACK-log
Definition
NOUN:
a collection or accumulation of tasks not done or orders not filled
Term
cascade

kass-KADE
Definition
NOUN:
something falling or rushing forth in great quantity, as water over steep rocks

VERB:
to fall as in a cascade
Term
cowardice

KOW-ur-diss
Definition
NOUN:
lack of courage
Term
eerie

EAR-ee
Definition
ADJECTIVE:
unusual or unnatural in a way that causes a vague uneasiness or fear
Term
hodgepodge

HOJ-poj
Definition
NOUN:
a jumbled mixture of things
Term
impel

im-PEL
Definition
VERB:
to cause by some kind of force, either physical or not physical
Term
jubilation

joo-buh-LAY-shun
Definition
NOUN:
great joy, usually with feelings of triumph
Term
parody

PAIR-uh-dee
Definition
NOUN:
an exaggerated imitation of something for the purpose of making fun of it
Term
queasy

KWEE-zee
Definition
ADJECTIVE:
feeling physical or emotional uneasiness; somewhat sick to one's stomach
Term
refrain

ri-FRAIN
Definition
NOUN:
a phrase or verse that is repeated at the end of each section of a poem or song

VERN:
to hold back from doing something
Term
saga

SAH-guh
Definition
NOUN:
a long, detailed story, usually about legendary figures or historical events
Term
stupor

STOO-pur
Definition
NOUN:
a condition in which the mind and senses are so dulled that one can barely think, act, or feel; a state of being nearly unconscious
Term
transient

TRAN-shunt
Definition
ADJECTIVE:
passing with time; temporary
Term
tyranny

TEAR-uh-nee
Definition
NOUN:
cruel and unjust government by a person or group having complete power; very cruel and unjust us of power or authority
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