Tristan Strom

Ms. Stronks
ELA 8
Vocab #8 - 20 Words Sentences
1. Anarchy: Noun- a state of society without government or law
If Donald Trump becomes president the United States will become
anarchy.
2. Antithesis: Noun- the direct opposite
That ugly landfill is the exact antithesis of lovely scenery.
3. Apathetic: Adjective- having or showing little or no emotion
The character Sherlock Holmes is very apathetic a consequently, a
sociopath.
4. Apex: Noun- the tip, point, summit, or vertex
The apex of the mountain is where it will feel the coldest and the
harshest.
5. Apocryphal: Adjective- of doubtful authorship or authenticity
The apocryphal text was looked over at the museum to check if it was
real.
6. Ardor: Noun- great warmth of feeling or passion
The host spoke with much ardor about the gallery behind her.
7. Articulate: Adjective- uttered clearly in distinct syllables
The articulate boy was teased and often thought to be posh because of
how he talked.
8. Aspire: Verb- to long, aim, or seek ambitiously
The boy aspired to be the best Mario Kart player in the world.
9. Assimilate: Verb- to take in and incorporate as ones own
The horrible man assimilated some of the clever boys clever challenges
and tags.
10. Assuage: Verb- to make mild or less severe
They assuaged her anguish at losing her best friend.
11. Astute: Adjective- clever, cunning, ingenious, or shrewd
The astute plan was sure to get the job done right.
12. Atrocity: Noun- the quality or state of being extremely or shockingly wicked,
cruel, or brutal
The almost atrocity exclaimed that, if they had done that theyd have
been an abomination.
13. Audacious: Adjective- extremely bold or daring
The boy became audacious enough to flaunt his Winnie the Pooh
sounding voice.
14. Augment: Verb- to enlarge in size, number, extent, or strength
The augmented pictures looked strange and slightly blurry.
15. Avert: Verb- to turn away or aside
The sinners all avert their eyes from the bright lights of Heaven.
16. Avid: Adjective- having or showing a keen interest in or enthusiasm for something
She is an avid reader and writer.
17. Avuncular: Adjective- of, relating to, or characteristic of an uncle
That was a very avuncular joke.
18. Awry: Adverb/Adjective- away from the expected or proper direction
Our strategy went awry the moment he gave away our location.
19. Banter: Noun- the playful and friendly exchange of teasing remarks
The two friends were enjoying a casual banter between themselves.

Tristan Strom
Ms. Stronks
ELA 8
20. Barter: Verb- to exchange in trade, as one commodity for another
We bartered intensely with a salesman for the best price we could get.