Grade 7: Unit 1: Vocabulary from Readings 1

This list covers "Seventh Grade," "The Last Dog," "Thank You, M’am," and "Rikki-tikki-tavi."
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  1. quiver
    shake with fast, tremulous movements
  2. ferocity
    the property of being aggressive or forceful
  3. linger
    be about
  4. portly
    fairly large
  5. unison
    the act of occurring together or simultaneously
  6. sheepishly
    in a manner showing embarrassment or shame
  7. disembodied
    not having a material form
  8. hologram
    a photograph for reproducing a three-dimensional image
  9. evasive
    deliberately vague or ambiguous
  10. foray
    an initial attempt
  11. foresighted
    planning thoughtfully for the future
  12. languish
    experience prolonged suffering in an unpleasant situation or place
  13. reproof
    an act or expression of criticism and censure
  14. copious
    large in number or quantity
  15. posterity
    all future generations
  16. frail
    physically weak
  17. presentable
    fit to be seen
  18. mistrust
    regard with suspicion
  19. barren
    completely wanting or lacking
  20. revive
    return to consciousness
  21. veranda
    a porch along the outside of a building
  22. cower
    crouch or curl up
  23. fledgling
    young bird that has just become capable of flying
  24. gait
    an animal's manner of moving
  25. singe
    burn superficially or lightly
  26. valiant
    having or showing heroism or courage
  27. consolation
    the comfort you feel when soothed in times of disappointment
  28. cunningly
    in a sly or crafty manner
Created on Thu May 13 13:15:09 EDT 2021 (updated Mon May 17 16:51:43 EDT 2021)

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