8th Grade Vocabulary

undulate

v. to move in waves; fluctuate

impervious

adj. impenetrable; incapable of being injured, impaired, or affecte

incredulous

adj. disbelieving; cannot accept as true

deride

v. to mock; to laugh in scorn at

magisterial

adj. commanding; dignified or assured manner or aspect

ubiquitous

adj. seems to be everywhere at the same time

litany

n. long list of things, often complaints or problems

revelatory

adj. reveals or shows something new, surprising, or important

assent

v. to agree to something

ebullient

adj. full of energy, excitement, or enthusiasm

blithe

adj. carefree and unconcerned [often: lacking due thought or consideration]

intrinsic

adj. belonging to a thing by its very nature

resignation

n. an accepting, unresisting attitude; a willingness to accept defeat

hyperbole

n. obvious and intentional exaggeration

idyllic

adj. peaceful, happy, and perfect, almost like a dream

opaque

adj. not transparent; hard to understand

transient

adj. lasting only a short time; not permanent

respite

n. a short break or rest from something hard, tiring, or unpleasant

gregarious

adj. sociable; someone who likes being around people and enjoys company

precocious

adj. showing skills or abilities at an earlier age than usual