Unit 1 Vocabulary - 8th grade

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Precarious

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Dangerously unstable or uncertain; a precarious position is one that is not secure.

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Flagrant

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Conspicuously and outrageously bad or reprehensible; a flagrant disregard for rules means openly ignoring them.

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Ineffectual

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Not producing the desired effect; ineffective. An ineffectual medicine does not help in curing an illness.

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Despicable

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Deserving hatred and contempt; actions that are despicable are morally reprehensible.

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Irksome

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Annoying or irritating; something that is irksome causes discomfort or displeasure.

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Authority

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The power or right to give orders, make decisions, and enforce obedience.

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Reprisal

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An act of retaliation; a reprisal is a response to an injury or offense.

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Inclement

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Severe, rough, or harsh, often used to describe weather that is stormy or unkind.

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Malevolent

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Having or showing a wish to do evil to others; a malevolent person intends to harm others.

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Despicable Act

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An action that is considered morally wrong and deserving of contempt.