Vocabulary List: Uncommon Words for 8th Grade

odd custom

A peculiar or unusual tradition followed by a specific group or culture.

regard

To consider or think of someone or something in a specified way.

forging

The act of creating something by shaping metal or, in a figurative sense, forming something new.

absently

In a distracted or inattentive manner; without paying full attention.

smeared

Spread or apply a substance thickly or messily on a surface.

ripe

Fully developed and ready to be eaten or harvested; mature.

roots

The parts of a plant that absorb water and nutrients from the soil; can also refer to the origin or source of something.

lurch

To move suddenly and unsteadily from one position to another.

solitary

Existing alone or in isolation; lonely.

den

A wild animal's lair or resting place; also a small, cozy space in a house for relaxation.

fend

To ward off or defend against something; to manage or take care of oneself.

muttered

To speak quietly and unclearly, often in a low voice.