WordMasters FALL 2016 Grade 8
1. maw
n.nn n
the mouth or gullet of a greedy person
2. deign
3. pragmatic
v
do something that one considers to be beneath one's dignity
adj dealing with things sensibly and realistically in a way that is
based on practical considerations
4. ambience
n
1. the character and atmosphere of a place 2.background noise
added to a musical recording to give the impression that it was
recorded live
5. tout
v
n
1. advertise in strongly positive terms 2. to show off
1. someone who advertises especially in a brazen way 2. one
who sells advice about gambling or speculation (especially at the
racetrack) 3. someone who buys tickets to an event in order to
resell them at a profit.
6. obsequious
adj 1. attempting to win favor from influential people by flattery
2. attentive in an ingratiating or servile manner
7. prospect
n
v
1. the possibility or likelihood of some future event occurring:
there was no prospect of a peace treaty between the fighting
nations 2. a mental picture of a future or anticipated event: This
presents a disturbing prospect of one-party government.
3. prospects- chances or opportunities for success or wealth:
the poor prospects for the steel industry 4. a person regarded as
likely to succeed or as a potential customer, client, etc.: a great
young pitching prospect 5. a place being explored for mineral
deposits 6. an extensive view of landscape: a viewpoint
commanding a magnificent prospect of the estuary
1. search for mineral deposits in a place: the company is
prospecting for gold.
2. prospect for- look out for; search for: the responsibilities of
salespeople to prospect for customers.
8. ingratiate
9. voracious
v
gain favor with somebody by deliberate efforts
adj 1. devouring or craving food in great quantities 2.excessively
greedy and grasping
10. manifesto
n
a public declaration of intentions (as issued by a political party or
government)
11. vaunt
13.apprehension
v
show off
n
extravagant self praise
adj believing the worst of human nature and motives; having a
sneering disbelief in e.g. selflessness of others
n
1. anxiety or fear that something bad or unpleasant will happen:
He felt sick with apprehension while looking around the
examination room. 2. understanding; grasp: apprehension of the
work of art 3. the action of arresting someone: They acted with
intent to prevent lawful apprehension.
14. confide
v
12. cynical
15.retrospective
16.annals
17. implore
18, fortuitous
19. invective
20. rue
21. avaricious
22. trappings
23.portend
tell someone about a secret or private matter while trusting them
not to repeat it to others confer a trust upon
adj looking back on or dealing with past events or situations: Our
survey was retrospective.
n
an exhibition or compilation showing the development of the work
of a particular artist over a period of time: a Georgia O'Keeffe
retrospective.
n
1. a chronological account of events in successive years
2. reports of the work of a society or learned body, etc.
v
beg someone earnestly or desperately to do something
adj 1. occurring by happy chance 2. Having no cause or apparent
cause
n
insulting, abusive, or highly critical language
v
1. feel remorse for; feel sorry for; be contrite about
n
1. a perennial evergreen shrub with bitter strong-scented lobed
leaves that are used in herbal medicine.
2. archaic: repentance; regret: With rue my heart is laden.
compassion; pity
adj having or showing an extreme greed for wealth or material gain:
a corrupt and avaricious government
n
1. the outward signs, features, or objects associated with a
particular situation, role, or thing: I had the trappings of success.
2. a horse's ornamental harness {the original use of this word}
v
be a sign or warning that something, especially something
momentous or calamitous is likely to happen
24.condescending adj having or showing a feeling of patronizing superiority
25. drivel
n
silly nonsense: Don't talk such drivel!
v
talk nonsense: He was driveling on about the glory days.
WordMasters FALL 2016 Grade 8