MA 8th Grade Vocabulary
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everettbrooks1 on November 9, 2010
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Emerson, Exam Review
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Terms | Definitions |
|---|---|
 boisterous | loud and unruly; rough |
| hospitable | welcoming guests with fondness and generosity; having an open and receptive mind |
| bankrupt | lacking in some quality; impoverished; destitute, to impoverish |
| fraudulent | deceitful, dishonest |
| impulsive | acting on a sudden desire or feeling; hasty; spontaneous |
| dilapidated | falling to pieces; ruined by neglect |
| burly | big, husky, strong |
| humidity | high temperature, dampness |
| famine | a period of time without food, drought |
| memento | a keepsake, something to remember |
| restrain | place limits on |
| dissect | to cut open to examine |
| resolute | determined, willing to do something |
| multitude | a large number |
| morale | A state of mind with reference to confidence, courage, zeal, and the like |
| optimism | a tendency to expect the best possible outcome or to look on the bright side |
| predicament | difficult situation; tricky or dangerous situation; dilemma |
| propaganda | ideas spread to influence public opinion for or against a cause |
| depose | to remove from office or power |
| grieve | to feel deep sorrow |
| dispense | deal out; distribute |
| jubilation | A feeling or expression of great joy. |
| aristocrat | a member of a rich and powerful family |
| intensity | great strength or force |
| haven | a place of refuge or safety |
| tumult | violent and noisy commotion or disturbance of a crowd or mob; uproar |
| urban | having to do with cities |
| deport | to drive out, remove, banish, cast out |
| boycott | To refuse to buy certain goods or services |
| privilege | a special favor, right, or advantage given to a person or group |
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