Language Arts 8 - Vocabulary Words

Abstinence (n)
Definition: Refraining from engaging in activities like smoking, eating sugar, etc.

Idiot savant (n)
Definition: A person exhibiting exceptional skill in one area while having significant impairment in others.

Thespian (n and adj.)
Definition: Refers to an actor.

Sanctuary (n and adj.)
Definition: A place of safety.

Fascist (n and adj.)
Definition: Pertains to an anti-democratic government ruled by a dictator.

Wan (adj.)
Definition: Describes someone who is pale and tired.

Pseudo (adj.)
Definition: Refers to something that is fake or not genuine.

Maim (v)
Definition: To wound or injure someone permanently.

Potpourri (n)
Definition: A mixture of dried flowers, often used for fragrance.

Errant (adj.)
Definition: Straying or wandering from the proper course.

Floundering (v)
Definition: Struggling or proceeding clumsily.

Solemn (adj.)
Definition: Describing someone or something that is dignified or serious.

Incite (v)
Definition: To encourage or stir up something negative.

Indoctrination (n)
Definition: The process of brainwashing, or teaching someone to accept beliefs without question.

Self-incrimination (n)
Definition: Providing evidence or testimony that reveals one's own guilt.