WordMasters Challenge 2 (7th grade CSOV)
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jessie9111 on February 6, 2012
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WordMasters words for the second seventh grade WordMasters test.
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Terms | Definitions |
|---|---|
 catalyst | 1. a substance that enables a chemical reaction to proceed at a usually faster rate or under different conditions than otherwise possible (noun) 2. an agent that provokes or speeds significant change or action (noun) |
| refrain | 1. (verb) curb, restrain 2. the repetition of one or more phrases or lines at definite intervals in a poem, usually at the end of a stanza (noun) |
| lethargic | 1. (adj.) of, relating to, or characterized by laziness or lack of enegy 2. (adj.) indifferent, apathetic |
| augury | (noun) a sign of something that will happen; an omen; the interpretion of an omen |
| blandish | (verb) to coax with flattery; to act or speak in a flattering or coaxing manner |
| tempestous | (adj) of, relating to, or resembling a tempest; turbulent; stormy |
| dirge | 1. (noun) a song or hymn of grief or lamentation; especcially one intended to accompany funeral or memorial rites 2. (noun) a slow, solemn, and mournful piece of music |
| goad | 1. (noun) something that pains as if by pricking 2. (noun) something that urges or stimulates into action 3. (noun) a pointed rod used to urge on an animal |
| subtle | 1. (adj.) difficult to understand or perceive 2. (adj.) delicate, elusive 3. (adj.) having keen insight and ability to penetrate deeply and thoroughly 4. (adj.) cunningly made |
| dilapidated | (adj.) decayed, deteriorated, or fallen into partial ruin especially through neglect or misuse |
| proceed | 1. (verb) to come forth from a source 2. (verb) to continue after a pause or interuption 3. (verb) to begin or carry on a process 4. (verb) to move along a course |
| acrid | 1. (adj.) sharp and harsh or unpleasantly pungent in taste or odor 2. (adj.) deeply or violently bitter |
| presentiment | (noun) a feeling that something will or is about to happen |
| understate | 1. (verb) to represent as less than is the case 2. (verb) to state or present with restraint especially for effect |
| foolhardy | (adj.) foolishly adventurous and bold |
| specter | 1. (noun) a visible disembodied spirit 2. (noun) something that haunts or perturbs the mind |
| corrode | 1. (verb) to eat away by degrees as if by gnawing; especially to wear away gradually, usually by chemical action 2. (verb) to weaken or destroy gradually |
| productive | 1. (adj.) having the quality or power of producing especially in abudance 2. (adj.) effective in bringing about 3. (adj.) yielding results, benefits, or profits; or yielding or devoted to the satisfaction of wants or the creation of utilities 4. (adj.) continuing to be used in the formation of new words or constructions 5. (adj.) raising mucus or sputum |
| shortcoming | (noun) an imperfection or lack that detracts from the whole; also the quality or state of being flawed or lacking |
| rejuvenate | 1. (verb) to make young and youthful again; give new vigor to 2. (verb) to restore to an original or new state 3. (verb) to stimulate (a stream) to renewed erosive activity especially by uplift |
| vain | 1. (adj.) having no real value 2. (adj.) marked by futility or ineffectualness 3. (adj.) having or showing undue or excessive pride in one's appearance of achievements |
| serenade | 1. (noun) a complimentary vocal or instrumental performance, especially one given outdoors at night for a women being courted 2. (noun) an instrumental composition in several movements, written for a small ensemble, and midway between the suite and the symphony in style 3. (verb) to play a serenade; to perform a serenade in honor of |
| deter | 1. (verb) to turn aside, discourage, or prevent from acting |
| languid | 1. (adj.) drooping or flagging from or as if from exhaustion 2. (adj.) sluggish in character or dispostion 3. (adj.) lacking force or quickness of movement |
| infirmity | 1. (noun) the quality or state of being infirm; the condition of being feeble 2. (noun) disease, malady 3. (noun) a personal failing |
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