1. Vocabulary Unit 2 Words 16 - 20 8 th Grade

2. Seatbelts help us to minimize the risk of injury from a car accident. Minimize: (v.) to make as small as possible

3. The triangle was cut by an oblique line. Oblique: (adj.) slanted or sloping, diagonal

4. The truck veered out of his lane and hit another car. Veer: (v.) to change direction suddenly

5. The boy venerated his father so greatly that he wanted to be just like him. Venerate: (v.) to look up to with great respect, worship

6. The vandals writing graffiti on the wall showed a wanton disregard of other people’s property. Wanton: (adj.) reckless, spiteful