Topic Details - 8th Grade ELA Vocab - III

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Topic Information

Suggested Grade
Middle School
Description
Vocabulary words for English Language Arts (ELA), 8th grade.
Words in List
14
 
 
 

Words in the Topic

Antemortem

before death

Labyrinth

an intricate combination of paths or passages in which it is difficult to find one's way or to reach the exit

Calipes

any of various calibrated instruments for measuring thickness or distences between surfaces

Watertight

Constructed or fitted so tightly as to be impervious to water

Perimortem

around the time of death

Vanquish

to defeat in any conflict; be victorious over

Odontologist

the science dealing with the study of the teeth and their surrouding tissues and withthe prevetion and cure of their diseases

Atrocity

something that is extremely or shockingly, wicked, cruel, or brutal

Resplendent

shining brilliantly; glearning; splendid

Avert

to turn away or aside

Merit

something that deserves or justifies a reward or commendation; a commendalbe qualtity, act, etc.

Surreptitous

obtained, done, made, etc., by stealth; secret or unauthorized; clandestine

Reluctance

unwillingness; disinclination

Eminently

highly; very