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Pamper (verb) – indulge with every attention, comfort, and kindness; spoil

Patronize (verb) – treat in a way that is apparently kind or helpful but that betrays a feeling of superiority

Peevish (adjective) – easily irritated, especially by unimportant things

Pelt (verb) – attack (someone) by repeatedly hurling things at them

Pending (adjective) – awaiting decision or settlement

Perceived (verb) – become aware or conscious of (something); come to realize or understand

Perjury (noun) – the offense of willfully telling an untruth in a court after having taken an oath or affirmation

Permanent (adjective) – lasting or intended to last or remain unchanged indefinitely

Persist (verb) – continue firmly or obstinately in an opinion or a course of action in spite of difficulty, opposition, or failure

Perturb (verb) – make (someone) anxious or unsettled

Pique (noun) – a feeling of irritation or resentment resulting from a slight, especially to one’s pride

Pluck (verb) – take hold of (something) and quickly remove it from its place

Poised (adjective) – having a composed and self-assured manner

Ponder (verb) – think about (something) carefully, especially before making a decision or reaching a conclusion

Potential (adjective) – having or showing the capacity to become or develop into something in the future

Predatory (adjective) – seeking to exploit or oppress others

Presume (verb) – suppose that something is the case on the basis of probability

Preview (noun) – an inspection or viewing of something before it is bought or becomes generally known and available

Prior (adjective) – existing or coming before in time, order, or importance

Prowess (noun) – skill or expertise in a particular activity or field

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

Gaudy (adjective) – extravagantly bright or showy, typically so as to be tasteless.

Geography (noun) – the study of the physical features of the earth and its atmosphere, and of human activity as it affects and is affected by these

Gratify (verb) – to give someone satisfaction

Gravity (noun) – extreme importance; seriousness

Grim (adjective) – forbidding or uninviting; stern

Grimy (adjective) covered with or characterized by grime; dirty

Grueling (adjective) – extremely tiring and demanding

Gruesome (adjective) – causing repulsion or horror; horrifying

Haggle (verb) – dispute or bargain persistently, especially over the cost of something

Headlong (adverb & adjective) – with the head foremost; in a rush

Homage (noun) – special honor or respect shown publicly

Homicide (noun) – the deliberate and unlawful killing of one person by another; murder

Hospitable (adjective) – friendly and welcoming to strangers or guests

Hurtle (verb) – move or cause to move at a great speed, typically in a wildly uncontrolled manner

Hybrid (noun) – a thing made by combining two different elements; a mixture

Uncertainty (noun) – the state of being unsure or uncertain

Unscathed (adjective) – without suffering any injury, damage, or harm

Upright (adjective) – (of a person) sitting or standing with the back straight; (of behavior) strictly honorable or honest

Urgent (adjective) – (of a state or situation) requiring immediate action or attention

Utmost (adjective) – most extreme; greatest

Eccentric (adjective) – (of a person or their behavior) unconventional and slightly strange

Elite (noun) – a select group that is superior in terms of ability or qualities to the rest of a group or society

Embargo (noun) – an official ban on trade or other commercial activity with a particular country

Embark (verb) – to begin (a course of action, especially one that is important or demanding)

Encroach (verb) – to intrude on (a person’s territory or a thing considered to be a right)

Endeavor (verb/noun) – to try hard to do or achieve something

Enhance (verb) – to intensify, increase, or further improve the quality, value, or extent of

Enigma (noun) – a person or thing that is mysterious, puzzling, or difficult to understand

Epoch (noun) – a period of time in history or a person’s life, typically one marked by notable events or particular characteristics

Era (noun) – a long and distinct period of history with a particular feature or characteristic

Eventful (adjective) – marked by interesting or exciting events

Evolve (verb) – to develop gradually, especially from a simple to a more complex form

Exceptional (adjective) – unusual, not typical (unusually good)

Excerpt (noun) – a short extract from a film, broadcast, or piece of music or writing

Excruciating (adjective) – intensely painful

Exemplify (verb) – to give an example of; illustrate by giving an example

Exotic (adjective) – originating in or characteristic of a distant foreign country

Emblem (noun) – a device or symbolic object as a distinctive badge of a nation, organization, or family

Endure (verb) – to suffer (something painful or difficult) patiently

Ensue (verb) – to happen or occur afterward or as a result

Enthrall (verb) – to captivate; capture the fascinated attention of

Epidemic (noun) – a widespread occurrence of an infectious disease in a community at a particular time

Erode (verb) – to gradually destroy or be gradually destroyed (usually of natural agents like wind and water)

Exuberant (adjective) – filled with or characterized by a lively energy and excitement

Fathom (verb) – to understand (a difficult problem or an enigmatic person) after much thought

Feud (verb/noun) – a prolonged and bitter quarrel or dispute

Figment ( noun) – a thing that someone believes to be real but that exists only in their imagination

Firebrand (noun) – a person who is passionate about a particular cause, typically inciting change and taking radical action

Flabbergast (verb) – to surprise someone greatly; astonish

Flagrant (adjective) – (of something considered wrong or immoral) conspicuously or obviously offensive

Flaw (noun) – a mark, fault, or other imperfection

Fruitless (adjective) – failing to achieve the desired results; unproductive or useless

Obnoxious (adjective) – extremely unpleasant or annoying

Oration (noun) – a formal speech, especially one given on a ceremonial occasion

Orthodox (adjective) – (of a person or their views, especially religious or political ones, or other beliefs or practices) conforming to what is generally or traditionally accepted as right or true; established and approved

Overwhelm (verb) – bury or drown beneath a huge mass; give too much of a thing to (someone)

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8th Grade Language Arts IXL Assignments

7th Grade Language Arts IXL Assignments

Extra Credit opportunity for 8th grade: G.2, F.1, N.2, O.2, M.1, DD.4, V.1

Extra Credit opportunity for 7th grade: G.2, F.1, N.2, M.1, V.1

*IMPORTANT: Only students who complete the assigned IXL will receive extra credit points for doing additional IXL*

Deceptive (adjective) – giving an appearance or impression different from the true one; misleading

Decipher (verb) – convert (a text written in code, or a coded signal) into normal language; succeed in understanding, interpreting, or identifying (something)

Decree (noun/verb) – an official order issued by a legal authority

Deface (verb) – spoil the surface or appearance of (something); disfigure

Defect (noun) – a shortcoming, imperfection, or lack of something

Deplore (verb) – feel or express strong disapproval of something

Deploy (verb) – to move (troops or equipment) into position for military action

Desist (verb) – to abstain/hold back from

Desolate (adjective) – (of a place) deserted of people and in a state of bleak and dismal emptiness

Deter (verb) – discourage (someone) from doing something, typically by instilling doubt or fear of the consequences; to prevent the occurrence of

Dialect (noun) – a particular form of a language that is peculiar to a specific region or social group

Dire (adjective) – (of a situation or event) extremely serious or urgent

Discern (verb) – perceive or recognize something; distinguish (someone or something) with difficulty

Disdain (noun) – the feeling that someone or something is unworthy of one’s consideration or respect; contempt

Disgruntled (adjective) – angry or dissatisfied

Dispatch (verb) – send off to a destination or for a purpose

Disposition (noun) – a person’s inherent qualities of mind and character; arrangement

Doctrine (noun) – a belief or set of beliefs held and taught by a religious group, political party, etc.

Dub (verb) – give an unofficial name or nickname to (someone or something)

Durable (adjective) – able to withstand wear, pressure, or damage; long-lasting

Debut (noun/verb) – a person’s first appearance or performance in a particular capacity or role

Deceased (noun/adjective) – a person who is dead; no longer living

Dependent (adjective) – requiring someone or something for financial, emotional, or other support; based on

Despondent (adjective) – in low spirits from loss of hope or courage

Detach (verb) – disengage (something or part of something) and remove it; disconnect

Devour (verb) – eat (food or prey) hungrily or quickly; consume destructively

Dishearten (verb) – to cause (someone) to lose determination or confidence

Dismal (adjective) – depressing; dreary

Dismantle (verb) – take (a machine or structure) to pieces

Distraught (adjective) – deeply upset or agitated

Docile (adjective) – ready to accept control or instruction; submissive

Downright (adjective) – (of something bad or unpleasant) utter; complete (used for emphasis); straightforward

Drone (verb) – to make a continuous humming sound

Dumbfound (verb)  – greatly astonish or amaze

Wary (adjective) – feeling or showing caution about possible dangers or problems

Whim (noun) – a sudden desire or change of mind, especially one that is unusual or unexplained

Wince (verb) – give a slight involuntary grimace or shrinking movement of the body out of or in anticipation of pain or distress.

Wrath (noun) – extreme anger (chiefly used for humorous or rhetorical effect)

Yearn (verb) – have an intense feeling of longing for something, typically something that one has lost or been separated from

7th Grade: E3, E4, E5, E6, E7

8th Grade: K3 & E7 (4th hour also needs to do E5)