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6th Grade Words #11 audacious-daring; bold; fearless industrious-hard-working laborious-difficult and slow meddlesome-interfering melancholy-sad and gloomy perplexed-puzzled; confused portable-easily carried repulsive-very unpleasant; disgusting savage-untamed; wild luscious-delicious; very pleasing
7th Grade Words #11 literate-able to read and write; showing excellence in
education loom-to come into view ingredient-one of the materials in a mixture, recipe indulge-to give in to a wish or desire goad-to drive or urge on drone-a loafer, idler, a buzzing sound or humming, a remote
control device downright-thoroughly absolute, complete, frank, blunt culminate-to reach a high point of development; to end
climax brood-a family of young animals especially birds animated-full of life, lively, alive
8th Grade Words #11 genial-cordial, pleasantly cheerful or warm forthright-frank, direct, straightforward flaunt-to display in a conceited offensive way defect-an imperfection, flaw, or blemish of some kind bask-to be in, or expose oneself to warmth articulate-to pronounce distinctly; to express well in words aloof-withdrawn-standing apart from others abashed-embarrassed, ashamed finesse-delicate skill; tact, cleverness
6th Grade Words #10 compress-to squeeze together consult-to ask for advice equip-to supply expand-to make larger navigate-to guide or steer course pledge-to promise simplify-to make easier clarify-to explain, to make clear confide-to tell as a secret deserve-to be worthy of
7th Grade Words #10 indispensable-absolutely necessary not to be neglected lubricate-to apply oil or grease to make smooth slippery or easier mutual-shared felt or shown equally by two or more pelt-to throw a stream of thing to strike successively plague-an easily spread disease causing large number of
deaths poised-balanced, suspended calm, controlled regime-a government in power, a period of rule retard-to make slow, delay, hold back transparent-allowing light to pass unscathed-wholly unharmed, not injured
8th Grade Words #10 volatile-highly changeable; fickle, explosive sequel-that which follows,
a result pulverize-to grind or pound to a powder or dust proximity-nearness, closeness prodigal-wastefully extravagant; generously abundant plebeian-common, vulgar; belonging to a lower class plausible-appearing to be true; reasonable, or fair jurisdiction-an area of authority or control intrigue-crafty dealings, underhanded plotting indiscriminate-without restraint or control
6th Grade Words #9
Captivity-being held against one’s will Deadline-a time limit Effort-an attempt to achieve Grief-deep and painful sorrow Blueprint-a building plan Fracture-a break or crack Incinerate-to burn up Landscape-scenery Pact-an agreement Slogan-a motto; a catchy phrase
7th Grade Words #9
indignant-filled with resentment or anger over something
unjust indifference-a lack of interest or concern homicide-the killing of one person by another hazard-risk; peril, to expose to danger or harm firebrand-a trouble maker; an extremely energetic or
emotional person entrepreneur-a person who starts up and takes on the risk of
a business dissuade-to persuade not to do something customary-usual, expected, routine cater-to satisfy the needs of, try to make things easy and
pleasant available-ready for use, at hand
8th Grade Words #9 inaudible-not able to be heard facetious-humorous; not meant seriously ethical-having to do with morals; values; right and wrong epitaph-a brief statement written in the tomb or gravestones disdain-to look upon with scorn; to refuse scornfully cower-to crouch or shrink away from fear or shame assert-to declare or state the truth apparition-a ghost or ghostly figure ample-more than enough; large and spacious aghast-filled with amazement
6th Grade Words #8 advisable-wise and proper eternal-lasting forever furious-very angry modern-current; up to date outstanding-remarkable, noticeably better sorrowful-to feel deep unhappiness, sad drastic-having a strong effect, harsh, extreme exhausted-tired out humid-damp lenient-not strict; gentle
7th Grade Words #8 interrogate-to ask questions trickle-to flow or fall by drops or in small streams resume-a brief summary of one’s education and job history vicious-evil, bad, spiteful truce-a pause in fighting, temporary peace renovate-to repair; restore to good condition sullen-silent or brooding
because of ill humor, anger, resentment trivial-no important; minor; ordinary; commonplace interminable-endless, so long recompense-to pay back; to give a reward
8th Grade Words #8 prone-lying face down sustain-to support; nourish staid-serious and dignified solicitous-showing concern or care residue-a remainder, used up or remove recourse-a person or thing turned to for help or advice qualm-a pang of conscience, uneasiness, misgiving or doubt promontory- a high point of land extending into the water porous-full of tiny holes peruse-to read thoroughly and carefully
6th Grade week #7 (review)
abundant-more than enough hint-an indirect suggestion absorb-to soak up compel-to force vow-to promise seriously ancient-very old anxious-worried; eagerly wishing ambitious-eager; desiring strongly conceal-to hide; put out of sight postpone-to put off until later
7th Grade Words #7 insinuate-to suggest or hint hurtle-to rush violently, jump over humdrum-routine, dull, boring germinate-to begin to grow foretaste-an advance indication dynasty-a powerful family or group of rulers disrupt-to break up,disturb barren-not productive alight-to get down from adjacent-near or next to
8th Grade words #7 Oust- to remove, drive out of position or place Ornate-elaborately decorated Obsess-to troubles, haunt, or fill the mind Nonentity-a person or thing of no importance Muster-to bring together for service or battle, to gather Frivolous-of little importance, not worthy of serious
attention Deplore-to feel or express regret Bolster-to support, give a boost to Blasé -indifferent, bored with the many pleasures of life Annul-to reduce to nothing, to make ineffective
Grade Words #6 admire-to like; to think highly of cling-to hold on tightly conceal-to hide; to put out of sight dread-to fear greatly seize-to take by force accomplish-to finish complicate-to make more difficult discourage-to lose hope; to prevent by disproving postpone-to put off until later vanish-to disappear
7th Grade Words #6 encompass-to encircle, go or reach around, enclose disinterested-fair-minded, free from selfish motives depict-to portray; to represent or show contemporary-belonging to the same period of time. Constrain-to force, compel; to restrain, hold back Confront-to meet face-to-face Billow-a large wave Assailant-a person who attacks violently Arid-extremely dry, uninteresting, dull Adverse-unfavorable, negative, working against, or hostile
8th Grade Words #6 myriad-in very great numbers perspective-a point of view or general stand which things
are viewed willful-stubbornly self-willed, done on purpose; deliberate vie-to compete; strive for victory or superiority unison-sounding together; agreement or accord tether-a rope or chain used to fasten something to a fixed
object skittish-extremely nervous and easily frightened; shy or
timid relevant-connected with or related to the matter at hand prodigious-immense; extraordinary size or degree perturb-to trouble, make uneasy, to disturb greatly
6th grade words #5 aroma-a pleasant smell blast-a strong rush of air prank-a playful trick account-a business record ambition-a desire for success distress-trouble opinion- a belief penalty-a punishment suggestion-a possible idea zone-a definite area or space
7th Grade Words #5
dictation-the act of dictating something to be written down
by another dual-having two parts; twofold dictator-a ruler who has absolute power; tyrant diagonal-having a slanting direction devote-dedicate; to set apart for a special purpose descendant-one who is from an ancestor or family dependent-one who is supported by another decoy-intended to lead a person or animal to a trap denominator-a number below the line in a fraction decent-in accordance with the standards of society; as
social conduct
8th Grade Words #5
longevity-long life, long duration instigate-to urge on, stir up incapacitate-to deprive of strength or ability grapple-to come to grips with, fight with elite-the choice part of a group, superior devoid-not having or using, lacking comply-to yield to a request or command audacious-bold, adventurous amass-to bring together, gather, collect, assemble allot-to assign into shares or portions
6th Grade Words #4 Ancient- very old Dense- thick Fragile-easily broken Idle-not active Rigid-stiff Sly-tricky Urban-having to do with cities Anxious-worried, eagerly wishing Ambitious-eager, desiring strongly Flexible-easily bent
7th Grade Words #4
Compatible-existing well together; harmony Concerto-a musical composition for one or more solo
instruments accompanied Condemn-to declare to be wrong: unsafe Convoy-a group of persons traveling together Corporal-of or relating to the human body Crochet-needle work consisting of looped stitches made with
a hooked needle Cue-a hint or signal that tells you what to do Curb-check, restraint, to hold back Conviction-the act of finding or proving guilty Compose-to form by putting together
8th Grade Words #4
Wanton-reckless, heartless, a person without morals Venerate-to regard with reverence Veer-to change direction or course Oblique-slanting or sloping Minimize to make as small as possible Maim-to cripple, disable Legendary-existing in old stories Invalidate-to make valueless Incognito-to be in disguise Glut-to feed or fill to the point of overstuffing
6th Grade Words #3
Yearn-to want something very
much Vow-to promise seriously Singe-to burn slightly Recline-to lie back Pursue-to chase after Obtain-to get; achieve Decorate-to make pretty Compel-to force Avoid- to keep away Absorb-to soak up
7th Grade words #3
Census- an official count of
people. Carbon a nonmetallic element Carnivore-flesh eating/meat
eating Carbohydrate-produced by
green plants and produces energy Chlorophyll-an organic
compound that colors plants Choreograph-to create, arrange,
direct Circumference-the distance
around something, a circle Collide-to come together with
force Commission-a group of persons
appointed to certain duties Collaboration-to cooperate
with others
8th Grade Words #3 Gingerly-with extreme caution
or care Frugal-economical, avoiding
waste and luxury Antics-ridiculous behavior or
actions Avowed-declare openly and
without shame Banter-an exchange of playful
remarks, tease Bountiful-giving freely,
generous, plentiful Congested-overcrowded, filled
or occupied to excess Detriment-harm or loss;
injury, damage, a disadvantage Enterprising-energetic,
willing and able to start something new. Durable-sturdy, not easily
worn out or destroyed, lasting a long time
6th Grade word #2
Voyage-a long journey Armor-a protective covering Summit-
the top Baggage- luggage Salary-money paid to a worker Garment-a piece of clothing Peer- an equal Debt-something owed by someone else Merchant- a person who sells things Hint-suggestion
7th Grade Words #2
Alto- the second highest of the four voice part in a chorus Annoyance- irritation or nuisance Antidote-medicine or remedy to counteract the effects of
poison Bough-branch of a tree, especially a large or main branch Bound- going out or intending to go out Boycott-refusal to do business with or have a contract with. Bazaar-an Eastern market place with shops
and stalls
Blight-several diseases the wither and kill plantBoast-to brag or to praise oneself or one’s possessions.Bugle-wind instrument similar to a trumpet
8th Grade Words #2 Jostle- to force one’s way by pushing or elbowing Hover-to float or hang suspended over Laggard-to fall behind, slow to move Wrangle-to quarrel or argue in a noisy angry way Plaudits-applause or enthusiastic Preclude-prevent, shut out Revert-to return, go back Servile-relating to a slave, behaving like or suitable for a
slave or a servant. Vigil-a watch, especially at night, any period of watchful
attention Rubble-broken stone or bricks; ruins 6th grade words #1 Dim- dark Weary-worn-out Stern-to be strict Attractive- good-looking Abundant-more then enough Nimble-to move quick and easily Loyal-to be faithful Hasty- to be done in a hurry Vast-to be widespread Brilliant-very bright
7th grade words week #1 Align- to bring into line Adapt-to change Adopt-to take legally as one’s own Adobe-building material found in the southwest of America Afford-enough money to buy something Accent-manner of pronouncing words Abbreviation-shortened form of word Algebra-branch of mathematics Alibi-having been somewhere else Allowance- money given at regular times
8th Grade words #1 Adage-a proverb, wise saying Bonanza- a rich mass of ore; very valuable Churlish-lacking politeness and sensitivity; rude Citadel-a fortress that overlooks and protects a city Collaboration- to work with, work together Decree-an order having the force of law; command firmly Discordant-disagreeable in sound; lacking harmony Evolve-to develop gradually; to rise to a higher level Excerpt-a passage taken from a book article etc. Grope- to feel around hesitantly with the hands; to search
blindly.
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