Language Arts 8 - Vocabulary Words

Vocabulary words from Language Arts 8, including definitions for each term.

Abstinence

To refrain from engaging in something like smoking, eating sugar, etc.

Idiot savant

Having exceptional skill in one field while having significant impairment in another.

Thespian

An actor.

Sanctuary

A place of safety.

Fascist

An anti-democratic government ruled by a dictator.

Wan

Pale and tired.

Pseudo

Fake.

Maim

To wound or injure permanently.

Potpourri

A mixture of dried flowers.

Errant

Stray, wandering.

Floundering

To struggle, to proceed or act clumsily.

Solemn

Dignified and serious.

Incite

To encourage in a negative way.

Indoctrination

Brainwashing, teaching someone to accept beliefs without question.

Self-incrimination

Giving evidence or testimony that shows one’s own guilt.