Core vocabulary for grade 8: eighth-grade vocabulary for literature and nonfiction, with roots, nuance, and precise word choice.
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- Ambiguous
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Having more than one possible meaning or interpretation- Jovial
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Friendly and cheerful, full of good humor- Scarce
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Not enough in amount; rare or hard to find- Ephemeral
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Lasting a very short time; temporary- Wistful
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Feeling yearning or pensively sad; longing- Pragmatic
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Dealing with things in a practical, realistic way based on actual circumstances- Gaunt
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Very thin and bony; hollow-looking- Nuance
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A subtle shade or variation in meaning, color, or tone- Kindle
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To start or light a fire; to inspire or excite- Berate
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To scold angrily; to criticize harshly- Tenacious
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Holding firmly; persistent and stubborn in a determined way- Obscure
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Not clearly expressed or easily understood; dim or hidden- Frivolous
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Not serious; silly or trivial in nature- Persevere
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To continue firmly despite difficulty; to persist- Conspicuous
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Standing out obviously; easily noticed or visible
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