Vocabulary Unit 8

A collection of vocabulary flashcards for Unit 8, including definitions for terms to aid in studying for the upcoming test.

ABJECT

of the most miserable kind; brought to a low state; wretched; of the most despicable kind; deserving of great scorn.

(adjective)

ACCREDIT

to officially recognize or approve as having met certain standards; to credit with; to attribute to.

(verb)

ASSAIL

to attack; to assault.

(verb)

AVERSION

an intense dislike; the avoidance of something considered unpleasant or painful.

(noun)

CONJECTURE

a judgment or statement based on little or no evidence; a guess; to infer from insufficient evidence.

(noun, verb)

CREDIBILITY

believability; reliability; the power to inspire belief.

(noun)

DEJECTED

depressed; in low spirits.

(adjective)

DISCREDIT

to damage in reputation; to disgrace; to cause to be distrusted or doubted.

(verb)

ENAMOR

to inspire with love; to captivate.

(verb)

ESTRANGE

to destroy affection or friendliness; to alienate; to make hostile.

(verb)

INTERJECT

to insert between other elements.

(verb)

JETTY

a structure that projects into the water and protects the shore.

(noun)

JUT

to project out; to extend outward beyond a main part.

(verb)

METTLE

courage and strength of mind; spirit; innate or inherent quality of character and temperament.

(noun)

MISCREANT

an evildoer; a villain.

(noun)

OBJECTIONABLE

offensive; arousing disapproval.

(adjective)

PEJORATIVE

disrespectful; insulting; belittling.

(adjective)

REPUGNANCE

extreme dislike; disgust.

(noun)

RESILIENT

able to recover or spring back quickly.

(adjective)

STALWART

strong and dependable; a person who is strong and dependable.

(adjective, noun)