8th Grade Vocabulary Words - List 16
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| Word | Definition | Practice Sentence | Synonyms | Antonyms | Part of Speech Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| metamorphosis | The transformation from young to adult with distinct stages. | The metamorphosis of a frog from a tadpole to an adult frog is fascinating. | transformation, alteration, change | Noun | |
| deviated | To turn away from or change ways. | The road deviated from its original path and led to a different town. | depart, diverge, veer | stay, be direct, keep | Verb |
| dissipated | To disappear. | The fog dissipated as the sun rose. | dispel, disperse, dissolve | appear, gather, assemble | Verb |
| fluctuated | To constantly change. | The stock market fluctuated, and the prices changed daily. | vary, alternate, waver | stay, persist, hold | Verb |
| scrutinized | To study each detail. | She scrutinized the menu carefully before ordering. | examine, inspect, investigate | ignore, neglect | Verb |
| aggregate | A combined amount. | The aggregate amount of money raised was over ten million dollars. | total, whole, mass | fraction, part, individual | Adjective |
| diffidence | lack of self-confidence | She spoke with diffidence, barely making eye contact with those around her. | doubt, bashfulness, hesitation | arrogance, confidence, pride | Noun |
| unleashed | To let loose. | The dog was unleashed and ran freely through the park. | release, free, discharge | hold, keep, restrain | Verb |
| allure | To be tempted or charmed. | The allure of the big city drew her in. | attraction, enticement, enchantment | repulse, disgust, repel | Noun |
| subterfuge | Lies or deceit to attain one's goals. | They used subterfuge to conceal their true intentions. | trickery, deception, sham | honesty, sincerity, truthfulness | Noun |
| quirky | A peculiar behavior or characteristic. | The eccentric artist had a quirky style that set her apart. | bizarre, odd, strange | common, familiar, normal | Adjective |
| defray | Provide money to offset expenditures. | The company offered to defray the cost of the employee's education. | fund, finance, invest in | take | Verb |
| equivocated | To evade questions to hide the truth or avoid an issue. | He equivocated when asked about his involvement in the scandal. | elude, dodge, evade | honest, truthful | Verb |
| plethora | A large variety or number of options. | The store was overflowing with a plethora of products. | overabundance, plenty, deluge | lack, shortage, deficiency | Noun |
| render | To provide assistance or money. | The volunteers will render aid to the flood victims. | deliver, provide, furnish | withhold, deny, refuse | Verb |
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