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8th grade vocabulary words

A suggested collection for 8th grade practice. Read the meanings, try the examples, and use each word in a sentence of your own.

Word	Meaning	In a sentence
ambiguousadjective	Open to more than one reasonable interpretation.	The ambiguous instruction left us unsure which door to use.
conciseadjective	Expressing the needed information clearly in few words.	Please send a concise update before the meeting.
diligentadjective	Working with steady care and effort.	The diligent researcher checked every quotation against its source.
elaborateverb	To add details that explain an idea more fully.	Could you elaborate on your proposal for the courtyard?
inevitableadjective	Certain to happen and unable to be avoided.	With every road flooded, a delay was inevitable.
lucidadjective	Clearly expressed and easy to understand.	The guide gives a lucid account of how the machine works.
meticulousadjective	Taking great care over small details so that work is accurate or complete.	The model required meticulous measurements before any wood was cut.
nuancenoun	A small but meaningful difference in meaning, feeling, sound, or appearance.	The translator preserved the nuance between a polite request and a firm instruction.
profoundadjective	Very deep, strong, or important in its effect or meaning.	Learning to read had a profound effect on her independence.
skepticaladjective	Not easily convinced that a claim is true or reliable.	I was skeptical of the promise until I saw the results.