1. Vocabulary
Unit 2
Words 6 – 10
8th Grade

2. (n.) an order having the force of law
Mr. Z made a decree that all students have 3 lunch periods a day… (just kidding!)
Decree:
(n.) an order having the force of law

3. (adj.) disagreeable in sound, lacking harmony
The new tuba player made a most discordant sound during his first practice.  
Discordant:
(adj.) disagreeable in sound, lacking harmony

4. (v.) to develop gradually; rise to a higher level
Scientists believe that people evolved from creatures from many millions of years ago.
Evolve:
(v.) to develop gradually; rise to a higher level

5. (n.) a passage taken from a book, article, etc.
On the ELA exam, students are required to read an excerpt from a story, analyze its meaning, and answer various questions.
Excerpt:
(n.) a passage taken from a book, article, etc.

6. (v.) to feel about hesitantly with the hands; to search blindly
When the lights went out during the thunderstorm, I groped around the kitchen, trying to find the flashlight.
Grope:
(v.) to feel about hesitantly with the hands; to search blindly