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Grade 8 Defining Words
SURGE means a sudden desire or change of mind.
  1. True
  2. False
Grade 8 Defining Words
SURGE means a sudden, strong increase or burst.
  1. True
  2. False
Grade 8 Defining Words
VAST means suggesting war or military life.
  1. True
  2. False
Grade 8 Defining Words
ILLOGICAL means seeking information or advice.
  1. True
  2. False
Grade 8 Defining Words
WRITHE means a sudden, strong increase or burst.
  1. True
  2. False
Grade 8 Defining Words CCSS: CCRA.L.4, L.8.4
When you CHARACTERIZE someone, you                                 .
  1. describe them
  2. put them down
  3. write about them
  4. criticize them
Grade 8 Defining Words
To see or form a mental image of
  1. dream
  2. visualize
  3. focus
  4. concept
Grade 8 Defining Words
The definition of the word anecdote is:
  1. gradual
  2. to resist
  3. a test
  4. a short, interesting story
Grade 8 Defining Words
The definition of the word supplement is:
  1. to add to, especially to make up for the lack of something
  2. to test or check the accuracy of something
  3. to hold back
  4. lacking depth or meaning; shallow
Grade 8 Defining Words
The definition of the word compensate is:
  1. to admit something
  2. to pay; to make suitable payment to
  3. to get; to receive from a source
  4. to go beyond in achievement or quality
Grade 8 Defining Words
Tangent
  1. A straight line in math
  2. To cheat or defraud
  3. Fame
  4. Going off the main subject
Grade 8 Defining Words
Which word means "a written request for a government
or leader to take action"?
  1. debate
  2. support
  3. application
  4. petition
Grade 8 Defining Words
The definition of the word fortify is:
  1. to loosen
  2. to remember
  3. to strengthen
  4. to hide
Grade 8 Defining Words
Which word means "to look closely at how things are
alike or different"?
  1. transitions
  2. theme
  3. compare
  4. contrast
Grade 8 Defining Words
consequence
  1. the condition of being conscious; the normal state of being awake and able to understand what is happening around you.
  2. something that happens as a result of a particular action or set of conditions.
  3. a feeling or showing of love or friendship; strongly felt; having a liking for or love of someone or something.
  4. a state of having very different feelings (such as love and hate) about someone or something at the same time.
Grade 8 Defining Words
The definition of the word verify is:
  1. to think of
  2. to hold back
  3. to reveal
  4. to test
Grade 8 Defining Words
The author of a play is called:
  1. an author
  2. a poet
  3. a playwright
  4. a composer
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