8th Grade Vocabulary Words - List 28
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| Word | Definition | Practice Sentence | Synonyms | Antonyms | Part of Speech Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| dilated | To become larger or wider. | The pupil of her eye dilated in response to the bright light. | expand, swell, inflate | contract, decrease, deflate | Verb |
| placate | To please someone or to calm them. | The manager tried to placate the angry customer. | appease, assuage, pacify | irritate, upset, agitate | Verb |
| precariously | In a difficult and uncertain way that may cause injury. | She balanced precariously on the edge of the cliff. | perilously, recklessly, hazardously | securely, carefully, safely | Adverb |
| trait | A particular feature of a person or thing. | He was a hardworking person, a trait that was admired by many. | characteristic, attribute, aspect | Noun | |
| inevitably | Surely or nearly guaranteed to happen. | Life will inevitably bring changes that are out of our control. | certainly, likely, expectedly | doubtfully, questionably | Adverb |
| accumulate | To collect over time. | The savings account started to accumulate a large amount of money over time. | collect, increase, stockpile | lessen, shrink, dwindle | Verb |
| fleeting | Only lasting for a short time. | The fleeting moment was gone before she knew it. | momentary, passing, transient | enduring, perpetual, constant | Adjective |
| obsequious | To be subservient and flattering in an excessive manner. | The obsequious employee bowed and scraped in front of the boss. | spineless, submissive, kowtowing | arrogant, brazen, confident | Adjective |
| meager | Not enough, or scant. | The waiter had a meager income that barely paid for basic needs. | insufficient, paltry, sparse | ample, plentiful, substantial | Adjective |
| blunder | A careless slip up. | He made a blunder by not double-checking his work. | mistake, fault, error | success, correct, right | Noun |
| contaminated | To be polluted. | The water was contaminated with harmful chemicals. | spoiled, harmed, corrupted | pure, clean, sterilized | Verb |
| reverberated | A loud noise that is repeated. | The sound of the drums reverberated through the concert hall. | echo, resound, ring | Verb | |
| depleted | To empty or lessen. | The drought has greatly depleted the region's water supply. | decrease, diminish, drain | fill, increase, augment | Verb |
| mimic | To copy a sound or action of someone or something. | She was able to mimic the meadowlark's song exactly. | resemble, simulate, parrot | Verb | |
| loathe | To dislike or hate. | I loathe the thought of going to work on the weekend. | despise, detest, abhor | cherish, love, admire | Verb |
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