Grade 8 English Vocab Test #3

structure

Construct or arrange according to a plan, give a pattern or organization to (n)

elaborate

To explain or describe something in a more detailed way (v)

vague

Not having or giving enough information or details about something (adj)

argument

A reason or set or reasons that somebody uses to show that something true or correct (n)

relevant

Closely connected with the subject you are discussing or the situation you are in (adj)

analysis

Examination of something in order to understand more about it. The result of the study (n)

cohesive

Forming a united whole (adj)

concise

Giving only the information that is necessary and important, using few words (adj)

sequence

A set of events, actions, number, etc which have a particular order and lead to a particular result (n)

claim

A statement that something is true although it has not been proved and other people might not agree  with or believe it (n)

credible

that can be believed or trusted (adj)

sophisticated

Having a refined knowledge of the ways of the world cultivated especially through wide experience (adj)

equity

A situation in which everyone is treated equally (n)

privilege

A special right or advantage that a particular person or group people has (n)

discrimination

Treating somebody or a particular group in society less fairly than others, especially on the grounds of ethnicity, age, sex, or disability (n)

oppression

Cruel and unfair treatment of people, especially by not giving them the same freedom, rights, etc, as other people (n)

imposed

To force somebody or something to have to deal with something that is not welcome (v)

advocate

A person who supports or speaks in favor of somebody or a public plan or action (n)

prejudice

An unreasonable dislike of or preference for a person, group, etc, especially when it is based on their race, religion, or sex (n)

rally

A large public meeting, especially one held to support a particular idea or political party (n)

empathy

The ability to understand another person’s feelings or experience (n)

apathy

The feeling of not being interested in or enthusiastic about something or things in general (n)