Vocabulary for Grade 8 Module 2

Study Notes

Vocabulary for Grade 8 Module 2

Fatuous (adj.): self-satisfyingly dumb or stupid
Superficial (adj.): interested in only what is trivial, readily apparent, lies on the surface, or easily noticed
Abyss (n.): an extremely wide and deep hole that is too big to be exactly understood or measured
Illuminate (v.): to brighten with light or make light where it was once dark; to make something more straightforward or easier to understand; to provide understanding and knowledge
Alliance (n.): multiple people, organizations, countries, or any group that has similar aims and work together to achieve these goals
Ultimatum (n.): the last thing that is said in a discussion that is usually a threat or terrible consequence, and often in a discussion between groups or governments
Neutrality (n.): the position of not taking any side in an argument
Effect (n.): (it's happening as a result) something that is made or launched by something else; a sense or feeling produced in the mind
Affect (v.): (active verb) to produce a change or cause to be different in some way
Factor (n.): one of the reasons that something changes; one of the parts of a difference in a result of something
Concision/Concise (adj./n.): the quality of saying much in a few words; the quality of being short and to the point
Precision/Precise (adj./n.): to be exact or very correct
Patriotism (n.): to have a deep loyalty and love for the country where one was born or identifies as a citizen.
Nationalism (n.): a feeling that people have of being proud of their country, often with the belief that it is better (superior) than other countries.
Monotonous (adj.): very boring because of a repeated action
Protrude (v.): to stick out from something
Embittered (v.): to make someone resentful or produce nasty emotions or views of the world
Indifferent (adj.): without involvement or caring too much about something; lacking interest in
Threshold (n.): the material underneath a door that is part of a doorway; the start of a new plan, action, or event
Decorum (n.): respectable or dignified ways of behaving, acting towards others, or appearance; propriety
Absurdity (n.): something that does not have reasonable order or meaning; ridiculous
Punct (n.): point; prick; pierce

Synonyms

Illuminate: lighten, illustrate, inform
Effect: result, consequence
Affect: influence, alter
Patriotism: fidelity, loyalty
Nationalism: boring, dull
Embittered: bulge, project
Indifferent: gall, sour, uninterested
Absurdity: ridiculousness, insanity

Description

Test your understanding of essential vocabulary for Grade 8 Module 2. This quiz covers a range of words that are crucial for developing language skills and comprehension. Engage with definitions and deepen your grasp of these important terms.