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7th grade vocabulary- Spring Semester
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English
7th Grade
02/21/2010

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Term

Annul

 

Verb

Definition

-to reduce to nothing; to make ineffective

Term

Blasé

 

Adjective

Definition

-indifferent, bored as a result of having enjoyed many pleasures; apathetic

Term

Bolster

 

Verb

Definition

-to support, give a boost to, a supporting post

Term

Deplore

 

Verb

Definition

-to feel or express regret or disapproval

Term

Frivolous

 

Adjective

Definition

-of little importance, not worthy of serious attention; not meant seriously

Term

Muster

 

Verb

Definition

-to bring together for service or battle; to gather or summon

Term

Nonentity

 

Noun

Definition

-a person or thing of no importance

Term

Obsess

 

Verb

Definition

-to trouble, haunt, or fill the mind

Term

Ornate

 


Adjective

Definition

-elaborately decorated; showily splendid

Term

Oust

 

Verb

Definition

-to remove, drive out of a position or place

Term

Peruse

 

Verb

Definition
-to read thoroughly and carefully
Term

Porous

 

Adjective

Definition

-full of tiny holes; able to be penetrated by air or water

Term

Promontory

 

Noun

Definition

-a high point of land extending into water

Term

Prone

 

 Adjective

Definition

-inclined, likely; lying face down

Term

Qualm

 

Noun

Definition

-a pang of conscience, uneasiness, misgiving, or doubt

Term

Recourse

 

Noun

Definition

-a person or thing turned to for help or advice; the act of seeking help or protection

Term

Residue

 

Noun

Definition

-a remainder, that which remains when a part has been used up or removed

Term

Solicitous

 

Adjective

Definition

-showing concern or care; fearful or anxious about someone or something

Term

Staid

 

Adjcetive

Definition

-serious or dignified; quiet or subdued in character or conduct

Term

Sustain

 

Verb

Definition

-to support, nourish, keep up; to bear up under, withstand

Term

Aghast

 

Adjective

Definition

-filled with amazement, disgust, fear, or terror

Term

Ample

 

Adjective

Definition

-more than enough, large, spacious

Term

Apparition

 

Noun

Definition

-a ghost or ghostly figure; an unexplained or unusual appearance

Term

Assert

 

Verb

Definition

-to declare or state as truth, mantain or defend, put forward forcefully

Term

Cower

 

Verb

Definition

-to crouch or shrink away from in fear or shame

Term

Disdain

 

Verb

Definition

-to look upon with scorn; to refuse scornfully

Term

Epitaph

 

Noun

Definition

-a brief statement written on a tomb or gravestone

Term

Ethical

 

Adjective

Definition

-having to do with morals, values, right and wrong; in accordance with standards of right conduct

Term

Facetious

 

Adjective

Definition

-humorous, not meant seriously

Term

Inaudible

 

Adjective

Definition

-not able to be heard

Term

Indiscriminate

 

Adjective

Definition

-without restraint or control; unselective.

Term

Intrigue

 

Verb

Definition

-to form and carry out plots; to puzzle or excite the curiosity.

Term

Jurisdiction

 

Noun

Definition
-an area of authority or control; the right to administer justice.
Term

Plausible

 

Adjective

Definition

-appearing true, reasonable, or fair.

Term

Plebeian

 

Adjective

Definition

-common, vulgar; belonging to the lower class.

Term

Prodigal

 

Adjective

Definition

-wastefully extravagant; lavishly or generously abundant.

Term

Proximity

 

Noun

Definition

-nearness; closeness.

Term

Pulverize

 

Verb

Definition

-to grind or pound to a powder or dust; to destroy or overcome.

Term

Sequel

 

Noun

Definition

-that which follows, a result; a literary work or film continuing the story made earlier.

Term

Volatile

 

Adjective

Definition

-highly changeable, fickly; tending to become violent or explosive.

Term

Wallow

 

Verb

Definition

-to roll about in a lazy, clumsy, or helpless way.

Term

Waver

 

Verb

Definition

-to move to and fro, become unsteady; to show lack of firmness or decision.

Term

Crony

 

Noun

Definition

-a very close friend, pal, chum, buddy.

Term

Divergent

 

Adjective

Definition

-going in different directions; different from each other.

Term

Enmity

 

Noun

Definition

-Hatred, ill-will.

Term

Fervent

 

Adjective

Definition

-very earnest, emotional, passionate; extremely hot (temperature).

Term

Gaunt

 

 Adjective

Definition

-thin and bony, starved looking; bare, barren.

Term

Infiltrate

 

Verb

Definition

-to pass through or gain entrance to gradually or stealthily.

Term

Proxy

 

Noun

Definition

-an agent, substitute; a written permission allowing one person to act in another's place.

Term

Stoical

 

Adjective

Definition

-self-controled, notshowing feeling in response to pleasure or pain.

Term

Abashed

 

Adjective

Definition

-embarrassed, ashamed, or nonplussed.

Term

Aloof

 

Adjective

Definition

-withdrawn, standing apart from others (usually as a matter of choice.)

Term

Anguish

 

Noun

Definition

-great mental suffering, distress, or pain.

Term

Bask

 

Verb

Definition

-to be in pleasant warmth; to take pleasure in or derive enjoyment from.

Term

Defect

 

Noun

Definition

-an imperfection, flaw, or blemish of some kind.

Term

Finesse

 

Noun

Definition

-delicate skill; tact and cleverness.

Term

Flaunt

 

Verb

Definition

-to wave or flutter showily; to display in a conceited, offensive way.

Term

Forthright

 

Adjective

Definition

-frank, direct, straightforward.

Term

Genial

 

Adjective

Definition

-cordial, pleasantly cheerful or warm

Term

Instill

 

Verb

Definition

-to add gradually; to introduce or cause to be taken in.

Term

Ostracize

 

Verb

Definition

-to exclude from a group, banish, send away.

Term

Premonition

 

Noun

Definition

-forewarning or foreboding of a future event.

Term

Pseudonym

 

Noun

Definition

-a pen name, name assumed by a writer.

Term

Purge

 

Verb

Definition

-to wash away impurities, clean up.

Term

Reprecussion

 

Noun

Definition

-an effect or consequence of some action or event, result.

Term

Resolute

 

Adjective

Definition

-bold, determined; firm.

Term

Retentive

 

Adjective

Definition

-able to hold, keep, or recall;retaining knowledge easily.

Term

Scapegoat

 

Noun

Definition

-a person or thing carrying the blame for others.

Term

Acme

 

Noun

Definition

-the highest point.

Term

Belittle

 

Verb

Definition

-to make something appear smaller than it is; to refer in a way that suggests lack of importance.

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