8th Grade Vocabulary Flashcard Weeks 15

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What is the meaning of 'edification'?

Back

Improvement of the mind and understanding.

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What does 'auspicious' mean in the context of a situation?

Back

Conducive to success; favorable.

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Define 'assuage'.

Back

To ease; to lessen the severity of something.

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What is the correct usage of 'too' in a sentence?

Back

Used to indicate excessiveness or in addition.

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What does 'venerable' refer to?

Back

Deserving respect due to age, wisdom, or character.

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What is the meaning of 'taciturn'?

Back

Reserved or uncommunicative in speech.

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Define 'erratic'.

Back

Not even or regular in pattern or movement; unpredictable.

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What does 'elucidate' mean?

Back

To make something clear; to explain.

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What is the difference between 'to', 'two', and 'too'?

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'To' is a preposition, 'two' is a number, and 'too' means excessively or also.

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What does 'umbrage' mean?

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Offense or annoyance.