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General Vocab
7th Grade
03/10/2015

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Term

Rasp

Noun/Verb

Definition

1. A coarse file with sharp points on the surface

2. To make a rough grating sound or a grating sound

3. To scrape with a rasp

4.  To utter gratingly

5. To have a grating effect on

 

Term

Sunder

Verb

Definition
1. To break or tear apart
Term

Listless

Adj.

Definition
1. Without energy; no enthusiasm
Term

Charlatan

Noun

Definition
1. A person who falsely claims to be an expert, especially in medicine
Term

Rout

Noun/Verb


Definition

1. An utter defeat

2. To defeat completely

3. To fetch or force out

4. To rummage

Term

Toothsome

Adj.

 

Definition

1. Pleasant to eat

2. Attractive

Term

Smidgen

Noun

Definition
1. A small bit or amount
Term

Deplete

Verb/Noun

Definition

1. To use up large quantities of, to reduce in number or quantity

 

Term

Morose

Adj.

Definition
1. Sullen, gloomy, unsociable
Term

Cacophony

Noun

Definition
1. A harsh discordant sound
Term

Splice

Verb/Noun

Definition

1. To join two ends of rope by untwisting and interweaving the strands of each: to join by overlapping

2. A joint made from splicing

 

Term

Makeshift

Noun

Definition
1. A temporary or improvised substitute
Term

Smattering

Noun

Definition
1. A slight superficial knowledge of a subject or language
Term

Loiter

Verb

Definition
1. To linger; to stand around idly
Term

Cheeky

Adj.

Definition

1. Flirtatious

2. Showing outspoken lack of respect

 

Term

Downfall

Noun

Definition
1. A fall from power or prosperity
Term

Splay

Noun/Verb

 

Definition

1. To spread apart

2. A splayed position

Term

Acrid

Adj.

Definition

1. A bitter taste or smell

2. Bitter temper or manner

Term

Fray

Noun/Verb

Definition

1. Fight, conflict

2. To make worn so there are threads at the edge

3. To strain or upset (nerves or temper)

 

Term

Mar

Verb

Definition

1. To damage, to spoil

Can be Abbr.:

maritime, married, March

Term

Riven

Adj.

Definition
1. Split, torn violently
Term

Harmony

Noun

Definition

1. A combination of musical notes to produce chords

2. The study of chords and chord progressions

3. A pleasant chord or progression of chrods

4. Agreement, concord

Term

Chisel

Noun/Verb

Definition

1. A tool for shaping stone, wood, or metal

2. To cut or shape with a chisel

3. To treat unfairly (slang)

Term

Dulcet

Adj.

Definition
1. Sounding sweet
Term

Roughhewn

Adj.

Definition
1. Awkward or clumsy
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