Mr. Coe's 8th Grade Academic Vocabulary

Definition: develop gradually, especially from a simple to a more complex form.

Def: of foreign origin or character; not native; introduced from abroad, not fully naturalized

Definition: existing in thought or as an idea but not having a physical or concrete existence.

Def: A force personified as a woman, who is the source of inspiration for a creative artist.

Def: the extreme scale, seriousness, or extent of something perceived as bad or morally wrong.

Definition: Of the nature of exposition; serving to expound, set forth, or explain

Definition: compressed  into small area, scope, or compass.

Definition: a strong feeling that something is about to happen, especially something unpleasant

Definition: steal goods from, typically using force and in a time of war or civil disorder.

Definition: the freedom to decide what should be done in a particular situation.

Definition: exclude (someone) from a society or group

Definition: create or devise methodically (a strategy or a proposal).

Characterized by an abnormal, unhealthy interest in disturbing/unpleasant subjects like death

Definition: too long, slow, or dull: tiresome or monotonous.

Def: Lightness of mind, character, or behavior; lack of appropriate seriousness or earnestness.

Definition: amusement, especially as expressed in laughter.

Def: to alter something already written/printed, in order to make corrections, improve, update

Definition: the organization, plan, style, or type of something

Definition: evaluate or estimate the nature, ability, or quality of.

Definition: Any system of persons or things ranked one above another.

Mode of building, construction, or organization; arrangement of parts,elements, or constituents

A plan, method, or series of maneuvers or stratagems for obtaining a specific goal or result.

Definition: well-known for some bad quality or deed.

Definition: seek information or advice from (someone with expertise in a particular area).

Definition: treat with an apparent kindness that betrays a feeling of superiority.

Definition: a trace of something bad, offensive, or harmful; contaminate or pollute