8th Grade Vocabulary Review

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What is the meaning of the word 'Bolster'?

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A long pillow used for support.

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What does 'Prostrate' mean?

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Lying face down; inclined or likely to do something.

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Define 'Qualm'.

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A pang of conscience, uneasiness, or doubt about something.

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What does the term 'Staid' refer to?

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Serious and dignified; quiet or subdued.

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What is the meaning of 'Frivolous'?

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Something that is of little importance.

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What is a synonym for 'Bolster'?

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Support or cushion.

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In what context might you use the word 'Prostrate'?

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To describe someone lying down in a position of submission or exhaustion.

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Can 'Qualm' be used in a sentence? Provide an example.

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Yes, for example: 'She had a qualm about lying to her friend.'

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What is an antonym for 'Staid'?

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Excitable or frivolous.

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How can 'Frivolous' be used in a sentence?

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He spent his money on frivolous things instead of saving for the future.