Topic Details - 8th Grade ELA Vocab - V

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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

Cambric

a thin, plain cotton or linen fabric of fine close weave, usally white

Red Herring

Something intended to divert attention from the real problem or matter at hand; a misleading due

Exigency

requiring immediate action or aidiurgent; pressing

Propound

to putforward or offer for consideration, acceptance, or adoption; set forth; propose

Allot

to assign as a portion; set part; dedicate

Conceal

to hide; withraw or remove from observation; cover or keep from sight

Condemn

to pronounce to be guilty; sentence to punishment

Elucidate

to make lucid or clear; throw light upon; explain

Unwitting

inadvertent; unintentional; acidental

Blatant

brazenly obvious; flagrant

Introspective

characterized by introspection, the act or process of looking into oneself

Naivete

the quality or state of being naive; natural or artless simplicity-having or showing a lack of experience, judgment, or information; credulous

Misled

to lead or guide wrongly; lead astray

Obscure

not clear or plain; ambiguous, vague, or uncertain