8th English 2nd exam
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Terms | Definitions |
|---|---|
 assumption | something taken for granted |
| divide | To separate into groups |
| separate | to set or keep apart |
| class | people having the same social status |
| generalization | reasoning from detailed facts to general principles |
| superficial | shallow |
| sympathy | to feel what another feels; understanding |
| discriminate | treat differently on the basis of sex or race |
| judge | to form an opinion about someone or something |
| tolerance | the ability to accept other people as they are |
| distinguish | To tell apart; to tell the difference |
| represent | to be appointed to act or speak for someone else |
| unify | to combine or bring together |
| absorbed | greatly interested |
| bolt | piece of metal that you slide across a door to lock it |
| canal | a human-made waterway for boats |
| linen | household items made of cloth, such as sheets and napkins |
| possessions | things that you own, belongings |
| sprawling | spreading out |
| threadbare | thin because of so much wear or use |
| uncertainty | feelings of being unsure about how something will end |
| bickering | frequent arguments about little things |
| compassionate | showing sympathy for others who suffer |
| cultured | well educated, polite, and interested in the arts |
| dignified | worthy of respect, pride, and honor |
| makeshift | made for temporary use |
| rubbish | trash; things no longer useful |
| satchel | a small tote bag, sometimes with a shoulder strap |
| wallow | to roll about or lie in joyfully, usually in water or mud |
| animation | energy and excitement |
| awkwardly | in a clumsy or uncomfortable way; often due to embarrassment |
| apprehension | anxiety or fear about the future |
| forlorn | lonely, abandoned, hopeless |
| inarticulate | unable to speak clearly |
| ineffectually | without producing the desired effect |
| intuition | knowledge gained without reasoning or proof |
| cellar | room or rooms under a house |
| contracts | written agreements;legal agreements |
| downcast | sad, discouraged, or upset |
| remarks | things that are said; comments |
| rigid | stiff and not moving |
| standstill | condition of no movement or activity; halt |
| bewildered | completely confused or puzzled |
| blackmail | threats made to force someone to do something |
| ideals | standards of excellence |
| indignation | anger as a result of something unfair |
| intention | something that you want or plan to do |
| intimate | having a very close relationship |
| phase | a stage in a process of development |
| realization | understand; awareness |
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