125 Words Every 7th Grader Should Know: List 4

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  1. astride
    with one leg on each side
    Charlie rode bareback astride the plow horse, his brown heels dug into the horse’s wide flanks. Lyddie
  2. clamor
    loud and persistent outcry from many people
    There was a small clamor of questions, comments, pleas, and thanks from children who had remained still as stones throughout the story. The Name of the Wind
  3. converge
    move or draw together at a certain location
    As we walked, we were joined by more rats; at that time of day they converged on the marketplace from all directions. Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of NIMH
  4. delegate
    give an assignment to or assign a task to
    Previously, the federal government delegated to the individual states how each could organize its voting procedures. Washington Post (Oct 24, 2021)
  5. elated
    exultantly proud and joyful; in high spirits
    "We're so elated that you could join us in celebrating the birthday of our beloved daughter." The Belles
  6. forsake
    leave someone who needs or counts on you; leave in the lurch
    We shall not forsake our old alliance with Gondor, and while they fight we shall aid them: so say I and all who hold with me. The Two Towers
  7. incorporate
    unite or merge with something already in existence
    Teachers began incorporating the school’s history into lesson plans. Washington Post (Jun 12, 2021)
  8. jostle
    make one's way by pushing or shoving
    They pushed and jostled and snapped impatiently at each other. The City of Ember
  9. lapse
    a break or intermission in the occurrence of something
    It was as though we had known one another for a long time, and had met again after a lapse of years. Rebecca
  10. liable
    likely to be or do something
    A house that dry is liable to go up in flames. Moon Over Manifest
  11. oblivious
    lacking conscious awareness of
    He was fast asleep, snoring like a squirrel in midwinter, oblivious to all about him. Redwall
  12. rural
    living in or characteristic of farming or country life
    Also it was very much a country house, surrounded by fields and rural walks. Charles and Emma: The Darwins' Leap of Faith
  13. taut
    pulled or drawn tight
    The lead rope is so taut it looks like it’s going to snap. Water for Elephants
  14. veer
    turn sharply; change direction abruptly
    With surprising speed, the man changed his direction, turning sharply and veering into the street. The Best of Enemies
  15. vulnerable
    capable of being wounded or hurt
    I have this vulnerable feeling, like if I stand outside too long, something’s going to gobble me up. Dry
Created on Thu Dec 02 09:34:59 EST 2021 (updated Tue Dec 14 09:12:06 EST 2021)

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