8th Grade Vocabulary in Context Passages

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What does 'opportune' mean?

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occurring at an appropriate time.

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What does 'acrid' mean?

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having an irritatingly strong and unpleasant taste or smell.

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What does 'consecrated' mean?

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having been made or declared sacred.

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What does 'immaculate' mean?

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perfectly clean, neat, or tidy.

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What does 'impending' mean?

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occurring or likely to occur soon : upcoming.

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What is the definition of 'vocabulary'?

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The set of words known and used by a person or group.

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What does 'context' refer to in reading?

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The circumstances or setting surrounding a word or passage that help clarify its meaning.

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What is a 'passage' in literature?

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A section of written text, often used for analysis or comprehension.

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What does 'infer' mean?

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To deduce or conclude information from evidence and reasoning rather than from explicit statements.

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What is the purpose of 'context clues'?

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Hints or information within a text that help readers understand the meaning of unfamiliar words.