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"Seventh Grade"
Vocabulary
10
Literature
7th Grade
08/17/2010

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Term
Bluff
Definition

To mislead or deceive

 

 

Hoping she would think he could speak French,he tried to bluff his way out by making noises that sounded French.

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Sheepishly
Definition

With a bashful and embarrassed look

 

 

Because he was so shy, he looked sheepishly at the girl when she smiled at him for the first time.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Term
Scowl
Definition

To look angry

 

 

When he was not allowed to leave, a scowl came on his face.

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Quiver
Definition

To shake with a slight, rapid movement

 

 

Right before she started to cry, her lip began to quiver.

 

 

 

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Conviction
Definition

A strong belief

 

 

We are faithful to our Catholic convictions.

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Linger
Definition

To delay leaving

 

 

Let's linger for a little while.  I really don't want to leave.

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Elective
Definition

an optional academic course or subject

 

Even though it is not required, I will choose French as my elective.

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Ferocity
Definition

Extreme fierceness; intensity

 

When the lion roared, we quickly became aware of his ferocity.

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Trudge
Definition

To walk heavily; plod

 

He was not in a hurry to get to class, so he continued to trudge along.

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