8th Grade Literature Vocabulary

A set of vocabulary flashcards useful for understanding key terms from the 8th grade literature curriculum.

peckish

Hungry.

frenzied

Wildly excited.

diversion

Something that puts your mind on something else.

tyre

The British version of tire.

cultivated

Filled; to grow or raise crops.

jumper

The British version of sweater.

simpered

To smile or flirt.

angular

Straight; pointy.

insolently

Mean; rude.

reverberated

A loud bang that echoes.

pension

Money received after retirement.

grate

To pass roughly or noisily; unpleasant sound.