Wordly Wise Lessons 1, 3, 5, 7, and 8
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Flash cards for Wordly Wise Lessons 1, 3, 5, 7, and 8
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summer work, FWCD 7th Grade, East High Vocabulary Group
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Terms | Definitions |
|---|---|
 affection | n. A fond or tender feeling |
| appeal | v. 1. To make an earnest request; to ask 2. To be of interest to; to be atrractive to. n. 1. An earnest request for help. 2. The power to attract or be of interest. |
| clasp | v. To grasp or hold tightly. n. 1. A strong grasp or hold. 2. Something, as a hook or fastener, that holds two parts together. |
| conspicuous | adj. easily or plainly seen |
| contribute | v. 1. To give along with others who are giving. 2. To have a part in bringing about. |
| declare | v. To make known; to state openly. |
| eloquent | adj. Skilled at speaking or writing; having the power to move people. |
| exhibit | v. To show in public. n. An item or collection of items in a public show. |
| ferry | n. A boat that carries people and goods back and forth across a stretch of water. v. To move people of goods by boat across a stretch of water. |
| immigrant | n. A person who comes int the country to live there. |
| lofty | adj.1. Very tall or high. 2. Noble in feeling or high in ideals. 3. Showing a too-proud or superior attitude. |
| pedestal | n. Base or support on which something stands. |
| persecute | v. To treat cruelly or harshly because of political, religious, or other differences. |
| poverty | n. The state of being poor. |
| unveil | v. 1. To remove a covering from. 2. To make known or reveal for the first time. |
| abundant | adj. More than enough; plentiful |
| arid | adj. Having little or no rainfall; very dry. |
| distinct | adj. 1. Not the same; different or seperate. 2. Unmistakable; definite. |
| graze | v. 1. To feed on growing grass. 2. To touch lightly in passing. |
| hectic | adj. full of feverish activity, haste, or confusion. |
| horde | n. A large group or crowd, especially one on the move. |
| humid | adj. Having a large amount of water or moisture in the air. |
| incredible | adj. Hard or impossible to believe. |
| inhabit | v. To live in or on. |
| peninsula | n. A piece of land, connected to a larger land mass, that juts out and is almost completely surrounded by water. |
| rural | adj. Of or relating to the country and the people who live there. |
| sanctuary | n. 1. A place of safety or shelter. 2. Protection offered by such a place. |
| splendor | n. Magnificence; brilliance of appearance. |
| squalor | n. filth; misery. |
| terrain | n. 1. An area of land; a region. 2. The surface of a region. |
| antic | n. A playful act or funny sight. |
| attire | n. Clothes, especially fine and expensive clothes. v. To dress up or be drwessed up. |
| captivate | v. to please greatly; to win over by special charm. |
| deft | adj. Quick and sure; skillful at handling. |
| diligent | adj. Working with great care and effort. |
| eclipse | n. The total or partial hiding of one heavenly body by another. v. To do or be better than; to outshine. |
| evolve | v. To develop and change gradually over time. |
| innate | adj. Having from birth; occuring naturally rather than being learned. |
| inscribe | v. To write, print, or etch into as a permanent record. |
| posture | n. The way one holds one's body; a pose or position. v. To assume a particular position, especially, a pretended one. |
| shroud | n. 1. Something that covers or hides from view. 2. Cloth used to wrap a dead body before burial. v. To block from sight. |
| stifle | v. 1. To cut off the air from; to smother. 2. to hold back; to check. |
| tentative | adj. Not fully worked out or final; hesitating or uncertain. |
| tranquil | adj. Calm; peaceful. |
| versatile | adj. Able to do many different things or to be used in many different ways. |
| brawl | n. A rough, noisy fight. v. To fight nosily. |
| casual | adj. 1. Not planned. 2. Not regular; occasional. 3. Suitable for everyday use; comfortable. |
| constant | adj. 1. Not changing. 2. Loyal; faithful. 3. Without a pause; unending. |
| excel | v. To do well; to be better or greater that others. |
| exhaust | v. 1. To use up. 2. To tire out. n. The waste gases from an engine. |
| hardy | adj. Able to survive under bad conditions; tough. |
| mediocre | adj. Of low to medium quality; barely passable. |
| monotonous | adj. Always the same; not varying; boring. |
| originate | v. To bring or come into being. |
| punctuate | v. To add marks such as commas and periods to writing to make the meaning clear. 2. To interrupt from time to time. |
| ravenous | adj. 1. Very hungry. 2. Eager for whatever satisfies one's needs or wants. |
| realistic | adj. 1. Closely resembling real lfe. 2. Aware of things as they are; practical. |
| soothe | v. 1. To make calm and relaxed. 2. To relieve soreness; to make less painful. |
| stampede | n. A sudden rush of animals or people, usually caused by fear. v. To take part in a stampede. |
| veteran | n. 1. A person who has served in the armed forces. 2. A person with much experience. adj. Experienced. |
| accompany | v. 1. To go along with; to be together. 2. To play a musical instrument for or with. |
| beneficial | adj. Being of use; helpful; favorable. |
| captive | n. One that is held prisoner. adj. Unable to escape or get away. |
| convenient | adj. Suitable for one's needs; making life easier or more comfortable. |
| ecstasy | n. A strong feeling of emotion, especially joy. |
| expanse | n. A wide, open area or surface; a stretch. |
| expedition | n. 1. A long journey by a group to explore or do battle. 2. A group that makes such a journey. |
| inept | adj. 1. Clumsily or awkwardly expressed; not suitable for the occasion. 2. lacking in skill or anility. |
| interpret | v. 1. To translate into another language. 2. To explain the meaning of. 3. to undestand in one's own way. |
| invaluable | adj. Too valuable to measure; priceless. |
| linger | v. To be slow in leaving or going away. |
| skirmish | n. A minor fight or battle. v. To take part in such a fight. |
| supplement | n. Something added to amke up for something missing. v. To add to. |
| territory | n. 1. A particular area of land. 2. A land area under the control of a particular group or government. |
| retrieve | v. 1. To get back; to recover. 2. To find and bring back. |
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