VCJH. English 8. Vocabulary Units 1-3

Question 0

Collaborate

Answer 0

to work with, work together, team up, join forces
Verb
If we collaborate on our science project, their will be less work for each of us.

Question 1

Know parts of speech

Answer 1

Use introductory adverbs to start sentences
If
When 
Since
Because

Question 2

Evolve

Answer 2

to develop gradually; to rise to a higher level
Verb
Since they worked hard over the season, they would evolve into a good team.

Question 3

Grope

Answer 3

to feel about hesitantly with the hands; to search blindly and uncertainly; fumble for, cast about for
Verb
When he awoke in the morning, he would grope around in the dark room for his clothes.

Question 4

Hover

Answer 4

to float or hang suspended over, to move back and forth uncertainly over or around; linger; waver
Verb
If you were lucky, you would see the ghost hover over the lawn.

Question 5

Minimize

Answer 5

to make as small as possible, make the least of; to make smaller than before; belittle, downplay
Verb
Because you have to carry it, you will want to minimize the amount that you pack on the trip.

Question 6

Veer

Answer 6

Swerve, to change direction or course suddenly, turn aside, shift
Verb

Since I was so close, I saw the car veer off the road.

Question 7

Amass

Answer 7

collect, gather, assemble, to bring together
Verb
When Cameron was nine, he was able to amass a large collection of hockey cards.

Question 8

Comply

Answer 8

Obey, follow rules, to yield to a request or command
Verb

Since the penalties are harsh, I hope they comply with the new rules.

Question 9

Elite

Answer 9

Top, one of the best, superior; the choice part of a group of people or things
Adjective

Because of his superior skills, he was assigned to an elite team.

Question 10

Durable

Answer 10

sturdy, not easily worn out or destroyed; lasting for a long time. long lasting, enduring
Adjective
Since it is well made, the watch is very durable.