8th Grade Vocabulary Words

Facilitate (verb) – make (an action or process) easy or easier

Fallacy (noun) – a mistaken belief, especially one based on unsound argument; misconception

Fastidious (adjective) – very attentive to and concerned about accuracy and detail

Feasible (adjective) – possible to do easily or conveniently; likely

Fend (verb) – look after and provide for oneself, without any help from others

Flair (noun) – a special or instinctive aptitude or ability for doing something well; stylishness and originality

Flustered (verb) – make (someone) agitated or confused

Foreboding (noun) – fearful apprehension; a feeling that something bad will happen

Forfeit (verb) – lose or be deprived of (property or a right or privilege) as a penalty for wrongdoing

Formidable (adjective) – inspiring fear or respect through being impressively large, powerful, intense, or capable; intimidating

Fortify (verb) – strengthen (a place) with defensive works so as to protect it against attack

Foster (verb) – encourage or promote the development of (something, typically something regarded as good)

Onslaught (noun) – a fierce or destructive attack

Ornate (adjective) – made in an intricate shape or decorated with complex patterns; elaborate or complex (of literary style)

Ovation (noun) – a sustained and enthusiastic show of appreciation from an audience, especially by means of applause

Overt (adjective) – done or shown openly; plainly or readily apparent, not secret or hidden

Vice versa (adverb) – with the main items in the preceding statement the other way around

Vie (verb) – compete eagerly with someone in order to do or achieve something

Vilify (verb) – speak or write about in an abusively disparaging manner

Voracious (adjective) – wanting or devouring great quantities of food