1. Grade 8 Vocabulary List
October

2. Image
Part of Speech: noun Definition: a. a physical likeness or representation of a person, animal, or thing, photographed, painted, sculptured, or otherwise made visible. b. a mental representation; idea; conception. Sentence: The projector shows an image on the screen.

3. gorgeous
Part of Speech: adjective Definition: splendid or sumptuous in appearance, coloring, etc.; magnificent Sentence: She wore a gorgeous gown to the prom.

4. awkward
Part of Speech: adjective Definition: lacking grace or ease in movement, skill or dexterity. Sentence: She was awkward getting on the horse.

5. gaudy
Part of Speech: adjective Definition: cheaply showy in a tasteless way; flashy Sentence: Her fake diamond ring was gaudy.

6. emphasize
Part of Speech: verb Definition: to give emphasis to; stress upon. Sentence: He underlined the title to emphasize it.

7. fabricate
Part of Speech: verb Definition: to invent, create, construct or manufacture. Sentence: The plan was to fabricate the house using eco-friendly materials.

8. emanate
Part of Speech: verb Definition: to come out from a source Sentence: The smell seemed to emanate from the oven.

9. miracle
Part of Speech: noun Definition: an extremely outstanding or unusual event, thing or accomplishment Sentence: Passing math was a miracle considering he failed almost every test.

10. speculate
Part of Speech: verb Definition: a. to think or wonder about a subject b. to be curious or doubtful about. Sentence: We don’t know what happened, we can only speculate.

11. dismal
Part of Speech: adjective Definition: showing or causing gloom or depression Sentence: The rainy weather was dismal.

12. disturb
Part of Speech: verb Definition: a. to interfere with; to interrupt b. to alter the position or arrangement of Sentence: Don’t disturb the baby while he’s sleeping.

13. alert
Part of Speech: noun Definition: an alarm or other signal of danger; an urgent notice Sentence: The government issued a terrorist alert on September 11th.

14. obtain
Part of Speech: verb Definition: to gain or attain usually by planned action or effort Sentence: The museum obtained a copy of the original letter written by George Washington.

15. contain
Part of Speech: verb Definition: to prevent from advancing; to keep within limits; to restrain oneself Sentence: The crowd could hardly contain their excitement at the One Direction concert.

16. judgment
Part of Speech: noun Definition: the process of forming an opinion or evaluation by discerning and comparing; a formal decision given by a court Sentence: Use your best judgment when peer or self evaluating.

17. orphanage
Part of Speech: noun Definition: an institution for the care of orphans (a child deprived by death of one or usually both parents) Sentence: Our school donated toys to the children in the orphanage.

18. dominant
Part of Speech: adjective Definition: commanding, controlling, or prevailing over all others; very important, powerful, or successful Sentence: He was the dominant male in the wolf pack.

19. villain
Part of Speech: noun Definition: a deliberate scoundrel or criminal; a character in a story or play who opposes the hero Sentence: Voldemort is the main villain in the Harry Potter series.

20. pungent
Part of Speech: adjective Definition: having an intense flavor or odor Sentence: The old lady’s perfume was unpleasantly pungent.

21. heroes
Part of Speech: noun (plural) Definition: someone admired for their achievements and noble qualities. Sentence: I think war veterans are true heroes.