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Expanding Your Vocabulary: Essential Terms for 8th Graders

This vocabulary set for 8th graders introduces key terms essential for academic success. It includes words like "ascent," denoting upward movement, and "assent," meaning to express agreement. Additionally, terms such as "warrant," which refers to an authorization or justification, and "writ," a legal document, are explained with examples. The set also covers important historical concepts such as "prohibition" and "repeal," alongside terms related to authority like "premier" and "premiere." Master these words to enhance your understanding and communication skills.

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Expanding Your Vocabulary: Essential Terms for 8th Graders

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  1. 8th Grade Vocabulary Set 1

  2. Ascent- upward movement. Ex: William Few made a rapid ascent to a leadership position in Georgia. Assent (verb)- “to express agreement.”Ex: The states must assent to the Constitution before it can be enacted. Assent (noun)- an agreement, or concurrence. Ex: The states finally gave their assent to the plan.

  3. Warrant- an authorization, justification, or sanction. Ex: His word is our warrant. Ex: A warrant is needed to spend public funds. Warrant (verb)- “to approve officially; authorize; sanction” or “to provide sufficient grounds for.”Ex: Will the committee warrant the spending of this money? Writ- a legal document ordering the person or persons named in it to do or refrain from doing a specific act. Ex: A writ from the Pope prevented the priest from marrying.

  4. Prohibition- the legal restriction of the manufacture and sale of alcoholic drinks for common consumption. Ex: The Eighteenth Amendment instated prohibition. Bootleg- a verb meaning to make, sell, or transport (liquor or other goods) illegally. Ex: Sometimes thieves bootleg music or movies from the internet. Bootleg- an adjective meaning made, sold, or transported illegally. Ex: In 1921, the old farmer hid his bootleg whiskey under a pile of hay in his barn.

  5. Premier- a prime minister in certain European countries. Ex: The premier of France leads the cabinet in their decision-making. Premier- an adjective meaning “first in position, rank, or authority” or “first in order of time; earliest.” Ex: With his extensive knowledge, the philatelist Mr. Steve was the premier philatelic authority on Icelandic postage stamps. Premiere- the first public showing of a movie, drama, opera, etc. Ex: The premiere of Pilgrim occur on Broadway in the near future.

  6. Repeal- To repeal a law or a tax is to revoke or withdraw it by a formal legislative act. Ex: In 1933, Congress repealed the Eighteenth Amendment and replaced it with the Twenty-first Amendment, which allowed the transport and sale of alcoholic beverages in the U.S. once again. Appeal- a formal request made by a person or institution regarding the correctness of a judgment or ruling. Ex: The Bricker Amendment was a Senator’s appeal to Congress to restrict the decision-making power of the President. Appeal- the procedure by which a legal case is taken to a higher court for the possible reversal of the lower court’s decision.

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