English 8

Review your spelling words and your new vocabulary words which are as follows:

1. heretic (noun):  a person holding opinions that are at odds with what is generally accepted
2. gusto (noun): a feeling of vigor, enthusiasm, or enjoyment when doing something
3. askew (adverb and adjective): something that has gone off course; not in a straight or level position
4. shudder (verb): to tremble convulsively because of fear or revulsion
5. remorse (noun):  deep regret or guilt because of a wrong the person has committed
6. obliged (verb): do as (someone) asks or desires in order to help or please them; be indebted or grateful.
7. flinch (verb): to draw back quickly from pain or shock; a nervous movement to protect self
8. redoubled (verb):  to double again; to make or become much greater, more intense, more numerous
9. dowdy (adjective): unfashionable, unattractive, dull in appearance
10. catastrophic (adjective): involving or causing sudden great damage or suffering; extremely unfortunate or unsuccessful; disastrous