8th Grade Vocabulary from The Eyes and the Impossible

Vocabulary flashcards with terms and definitions from The Eyes and the Impossible answer key.

reticence

the state or quality of being reserved, quiet, or hesitant to speak out or express one's thoughts

beguiling

charming or enchanting, often in a deceptive or intriguing way; captivating

rapturous

feeling or showing great joy, excitement, or enthusiasm

errant

straying from the proper course or standards; wandering or moving in an unintended direction

onslaught

a fierce or destructive attack; an overwhelming quantity or surge of something

mull / mulling

to think about something deeply and carefully over a period of time.

calamities

An event causing great and often sudden damage or distress; a disaster.

trifled

treated without respect or seriousness; toyed or messed with something

affront

an action or remark that causes outrage or offense (verb: to insult or offend someone deliberately)

paragon

a person or thing regarded as a perfect example of a particular quality

apex

the highest point, tip, or peak of something

wry

using or expressing dry, especially mocking, humor

ingenuity

the quality of being clever, original, and inventive

slunk

to move quietly and secretly, especially when frightened or ashamed

countenance

to permit or tolerate (noun: a person's face or facial expression)

fount

a source or origin of a desirable quality or quantity

roiling

moving in a violent, churning, or agitated way; swirling furiously

languid

displaying or feeling a relaxed slowness, lack of energy, or laziness

ignominious

deserving or causing public disgrace or shame

trepidation

a feeling of fear or agitation about something that may happen