English 15 words- 8th grade

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Defenestrate

To throw someone or something out a window

Immolate

To destroy by burning; to sacrifice in flame.

Mollify

To make someone feel better; to ease comfort.

Vilify

To portray someone as a villain.

Emulate

To imitate someone out of respect.

Ambulate

To walk.

interrogate

To question someone formally.

amputate

To cut off a limb.

Indicate

To show or point out.

Behoove

To benefit.

Undulate

To move in a wavelike motion.

Shirk

To avoid a task or obligation.

Scald

To burn with water or steam

Scold

To criticize sharply

Spelunk

To explore caves