Grade 7 Vocabulary

Grade 7 Vocabulary

Sadlier Units- Level B

NOTE- all Sadlier units have audio programs and / or interactive games at the following URL’s

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Unit 1-

1. adjacent- near, next to, adjoining (adj)

2. alight- to get down from or to light up (v)

3. barren- not productive, bare (adj)

4. disrupt- to break up, disturb (v)

5. dynasty- a powerful family or group that maintains power (n)

6. foretaste- an advanced warning (n)

7. germinate- to begin to grow, come into being (v)

8. humdrum- ordinary, dull, routine (adj)

9. insinuate- to suggest or hint slyly, or to edge into something indirectly (v)

10. insinuate- to suggest or hint slyly (v)

11. interminable- seemingly endless,(adj)

12. recompense- to pay back or give reward (v) or payment for loss, service, or injury (n)

13. interrogate- ask questions (v)

14. renovate- to repair or restore to good condition (v)

15. resume- a brief summary or one’s working experience, education, and qualifications for a job (n)

16. sullen- silent brooding because of ill humor (adj)

17. trickle- to flow or fall by drops or small streams (v), a small irregular quantity of anything (n)

18. trivial- not important, minor (adj)

19. truce- a pause in fighting (n)

20.vicious- evil, bad, painfully severe or extreme(adj)

Unit 2-

1. Available- ready for use, at hand (adj)
2. Cater- to satisfy, try to make thing pleasant for another (v)
3. Customary- usual, as expected (adj)
4. Dissuade- to persuade not to do something(v)
5. Entrepreneur- a person who starts up and takes on the risk of a business (n)
6. Firebrand- a piece of burning wood or a troublemaker, an extremely energetic or emotional person (n)
7. Hazard- a risk or peril (n) or to expose to danger or harm(v)
8. Hinder- to delay or prevent from happening (v)
9. Homicide- the killing of one person by another (n)
10. indifference- lack of interest or concern ( N)
11. indignant- filled with resentment over something unjust (adj)
12. Indispensable-absolutely necessary (adj)
13. Lubricate- apply oil or grease, to make smooth or easier to use (v)
14. Mutual- shared by two or more (adj)
15. 15. Pelt- to throw a stream of things, to hurry or to strike successively (v)
16. Plague- an easily spread disease (n), to annoy or bother (v)
17. Poised- balanced, clam and controlled, ready for action(adj)
18. Regime- a government in power, a period of rule (n)
19. Transparent- allowing light to pass through, easily recognized or understood, easily seen through (adj)
20. Unscathed- wholly unarmed, not injured (adj)

Unit 3-

1. Animated- full of life, moved to action 9v)
2. Brood– a family of young animals, especially birds (n), to think over in an unhappy way (v)
3. Constituent- an essential part, a voter who elects a representative (n)
4. Culminate- to reach a high point of development, to end (v)
5. Downright- thoroughly (adv), absolute, complete, frank, blunt (adj)
6. Drone- a loafer, idler, a buzzing sound, a remote control device, or a male bee (n), to make a buzzing sound, to speak in a dull voice (v)
7. Goad- to drive or urge on (v), something used to drive or urge on (n)
8. Hanker- to long for, to desire (v)
9. Indulge- (to give in to a wish or desire, to give oneself up (v)
10. Literate- able to read and write, showing knowledge or training (adj)
11. Loom- to come into view, appear in exaggerated form (v), a machine for weaving (n)
12. Luster- the quality of giving off light, glitter (n)
13. Miscellaneous- mixed of different kinds (adj)
14. Oration- a public speech for a formal occasion (n)
15. Peevish- cross, complaining, irritable (adj)
16. Seethe- to boil or foam, to be excited or disturbed (v)
17. Singe- to burn slightly (v), a burn at the end or edges(n)
18. Unique- one of a kind, unequaled, unusual (adj)
19. Upright- vertical, straight, good, honest (adj), in a vertical position (adv)
20. Verify- to establish the truth or accuracy of, confirm (v)

Unit 4-

1. Alliance- joining together for some common purpose (n)
2. Bewilder- to puzzle completely, confuse (v)
3. Buffoon- a clown, a course, stupid person (n)
4. Controversial- arousing argument, dispute, or disagreement (adj_
5. Dishearten- to discourage- (v)
6. Fruitless (not producing the desired results, unsuccessful (adj)
7. Hostile- unfriendly, unfavorable, warlike, aggressive (adj)
8. Inflammable- easily set on fire, easily angered or aroused ( adj)
9. Inflict- to give or cause something unpleasant, impose (v)
10. Malignant- deadly, extremely harmful, evil, malicious (adj)
11. Mortify- to hurt someone-s feelings deeply, to cause embarrassment, to discipline by self-denial or suffering (v)
12. Orthodox- in agreement with established or generally accepted beliefs or ways of doing things (adj)
13. Procure- to obtain through special efforts, to bring about (v)
14. Scurry- to run quickly, scamper, hurry (v)
15. Sodden- soaked with liquid or moisture, expressionless, dull, spiritless (adj)
16. Spirited- full of life and vigor, courageous (adj)
17. Virtual- having certain force or effect in fact, but not in name, so close as to the equivalent to the real thing (adj)
18. Void- completely empty, having no legal force or effect (adj), empty or unfilled space (n) to cancel or nullify (v)
19. Wayward- disobedient, willful, unpredictable, capricious (adj)
20. Wince- to draw back suddenly as though in pain of fear (v), the act of drawing away (v)

Unit 5-

1. Anecdote- a short account of an incident in someone’s life (n)
2. Consolidate- to combine, unite, to make in solid form (v)
3. Counterfeit- an imitation designed to deceive (n), not genuine, fake (adj), to make an illegal copy (v)
4. docile- easily taught, let or managed (adj)
5. dominate- to rule over by strength or power, to tower over , command due to height (v)
6. entreat- to beg, implore, ask earnestly (v)
7. fallible- capable of being wrong, mistaken, or inaccurate (adj)
8. fickle- liable to change very rapidly, erratic, inconsistent (adj)
9. fugitive- one who flees or runs away (n), fleeting, lasting a very short time, difficult to grasp (adj)
10. grimy- very dirty, covered in dirt or soot (adj)
11. iota- very small quantity (n)
12. maul- to beat or knock about, handle roughly, mangle (v), a heavy hammer (n)
13. potential- possible, able to happen 9adj), something that can develop or become a reality (n)
14. radiant- shining, bright, giving forth a light or energy (adj)
15. rural- relating to farm areas and life in the country (adj)
16. substantial- large, important, major, significant, not imaginary, material (adj)
17. tactful- skilled in handling difficult situations or people, polite (adj)
18. tamper- to interfere with, to handle in a secret and improper way (v)
19. ultimate- last, final, most important or extreme, basic, fundamental (adj)
20. uncertainty- doubt, the state of being unsure (n)

Unit 6 –

1. anonymous- unnamed, without the name of the person involved, lacking individuality (adj)
2. browse- to nibble, graze, read casually, to window-shop (v)
3. dupe- a person easily tricked or deceived (n), to deceive (v)
4. dynamic- active, energetic, forceful 9adj)
5. eradicate- to root out, get rid of, destroy (v)
6. frustrate- to prevent from accomplishing purpose, to cause feelings of discouragement (v)
7. grim- stern, merciless, cruel (adj)
8. inimitable- not capable or being copied or imitated (adj)
9. makeshift- a temporary substitute for something else (n), crude, flimsy, or temporary (adj)
10. marginal- in, at, or near a margin, only barely good, large or important enough for purpose (adj)
11. Pending- waiting to be settled (adj), until (prep.)
12. prescribe- to order as a rule or course to be followed (v)
13. preview- something seen in advance (n), to view beforehand (v)
14. prominent- standing out so as to be easily seen, important, well-known (adj)
15. quaint- odd or old-fashioned in a pleasing way, clever, skillfully made (adj)
16. reluctant- unwilling, holding back (adj)
17. scrimp- to handle very economically or stingily, to supply in a way that is very small, short, or scanty (v)
18. snare- to trap, catch (v), a trap or entanglement (n)
19. utmost- greatest, highest, farthest (adj), the extreme limit (n)
20. vengeance- punishment in return for an injury or a wrong , unusual force or violence (n)

Unit 7-

1. amiss- faulty, imperfect, not as it should be (adj), in a mistaken or improper way (adv)
2. brawl- a noisy fight, to quarrel or fight noisily (v)
3. detest- to hate , dislike strongly, loathe (v)
4. domestic- native to a country, relating to the life or affairs of a household(adj), a household servant (n)
5. flagrant- extremely bad, glaring, scandalous (adj)
6. flaw- a slight fault, defect, crack (n)
7. fledgling- an inexperienced person, a beginner, or a young bird about to leave the nest (n), inexperienced, budding 9adj)
8. fluster- to make or become confused, agitated, or nervous (v), a state of confusion or agitation (n)
9. foremost- chief, most important, primary (adj), in the first place (adv)
10. momentum- the force or speed with which something moves (n)
11. notable- striking, remarkable (adj), a person who is well known, distinguished or outstanding in some way (adj)
12. nurture – to bring up, care for, train, nourish 9v), rearing, training, upbringing (n)
13. paradox- self-contradictory statement that on closer examination proves true
14. perjury- to take for granted, assume, or suppose, to dare, to take upon oneself, take liberties (v)
15. prior- earlier, former (adj)
16. proficient- skilled, expert, capable in any field or activity (adj)
17. salvo- a burst of gunfire or cannon shot, often as tribute, a spirited verbal attack (n)
18. vigilant- wide- awake, alert, watchful 9adj)
19. wrath- intense anger (n)
20. proficient- skilled, expert, capable in any field or activity (adj)

Unit 8-

1. abnormal- not usual, not typical, strange (adj)
2. capsize- to turn bottom side up, upset (v)
3. catastrophe- a large-scale disaster, misfortune, or failure (n)
4. decrease- to become or make less (v), a lessening (n)
5. disputatious- inclined to argue or debate, provoking debate (adj)
6. evict- to force out from a property, eject (v)
7. flourish- to grow, thrive, be prosperous, or to wave in thin air (v) a dramatic gesture, or a fanfare of horns (n)
8. incentive- a reason for doing something, or something that simulates action (n)
9. insubordinate- disobedient, rebellious (adj)
10. legible- easily read (adj)
11. nub- the central point or heart of the matter, or a knob (n)
12. onslaught- a violent attack, or a sudden rush of something (n)
13. ordain- to establish by law, to order by command, to appoint as prienst or minister, or to destine (v)
14. outstrip- to get ahead of, do better than, exceed (v)
15. pervade- to spread throughout (v)
16. prudent- cautious, careful, showing good sense (adj)
17. quench- to put out, extinguish, end (v)
18. remnant- a small part remaining behind (n)
19. simultaneous- happening or existing at the same time (adj)
20. swerve= to turn aside sharply (v), a sharp or sudden turn (n)

Unit 9-

1. accelerate- to speed up, cause to move faster, to bring about more quickly (v)
2. bystander- one who looks or observes (n)
3. canvass- to go through an area in order to procure votes, sales, or opinions, to go over in detail, to discuss (v)
4. casual- happening by chance or an irregular basis, or showing little concern, or informal (adj)
5. downtrodden- treated unfairly and cruelly, oppressed (adj)
6. entice- to attract, tempt (v)
7. erode- to wear away gradually, eat away (v)
8. flounder- to thrash about in a clumsy or ineffective way (v)
9. graphic- lifelike, vivid, relating to pictorial arts (adj)
10. gruesome- horrible, revolting, ghastly (adj)
11. melancholy- sad, gloomy, unhappy (adj) sadness, gloominess (n)
12. ordeal- a difficult or painful experience, a trial (n)
13. parch- to make dry and thirsty, to shrivel with heat (v)
14. persist- to continue steadily in a course of action, refuse to stop or be changed, remain (v)
15. puny- of less than normal strength or size, of no importance (asj)
16. quibble- to evade or belittle a point by twisting words or raising objections (v), a petty objection (v)
17. ratify- to approve, give formal approval or, confirm (v)
18. regal- royal, kinglike, fit for a king (adj)
19. stifle- to smother, prevent from breathing, or to hold back or choke off (v)
20. vital- having life, living, or necessary to life, essential, or crucial (adj)

Unit 10-

1. bellow- to make a sound similar to that of a bull, roar 9v) a loud, angry roar (n)
2. beneficiary- one who benefits from something, a person who is left money or property in a will (n)
3. botch- to repair or patch poorly, make a mess of (v), a hopeless, bungled job(n)
4. clutter- to fill or cover in a disorderly way (v), a state of disorder, mes (n)
5. dilapidated- falling apart or ruined, run-down (adj)
6. dismantle- to take apart, to strip of something (v)
7. farce- a ply filled with ridiculous or absurd happenings, or broad far-fetched humor, or a ridiculous sham (n)
8. futile- not successful, failing to have any result, or useless unimportant, frivolous (adj)
9. grueling – very tiring, calling for extreme effort (adj)
10. hospitable- offering friendly or generous treatment to guests, or open to anything new or strange (adj)
11. lair- the home or den of an wild animal, or any hideout (n)
12. lavish- overly generous, extravagant, abundant (adj), to spend or give freely without limit (v)
13. morbid- in an unhealthy mental state, extremely gloomy, or caused by or related to a disease, (adj)
14. notorious- widely known because of bad conduct(adj)
15. pamper- to allow too many privileges, be too generous and easy going toward (v)
16. parasite- an organism that lives in or on another organism, one who lives off another person (n)
17. shirk- to avoid or get out of doing work, neglect a duty, or to sneak or slink (v)
18. surplus- an amount beyond what is required, excess (n), more than what is needed or expected (adj)
19. timidity- the state of being easily frightened (n)
20. veto- the power to forbid or prevent (n), to prohibit, reject (v)

Unit 11-

1. adequate- sufficient, enough (adj)
2. ajar- partly open (adj, adv)
3. dialogue- a conversation between two or more people (n)
4. emblem- a symbol, sign, token (n)
5. gigantic- (adj) huge, giant, immense 9adj)
6. havoc- very great destruction, ruin, or great confusion, disorder (n)
7. hearth- the floor of a fireplace, or the fireside as a symbol of the home and family (n)
8. implore- to beg earnestly for (v)
9. infamous- very wicked, disgraceful, shameful (adj)
10. innumerable – too many to count, without number (adj)
11. lax- not strict, careless, or lacking discipline, not tense, relaxed (adj)
12. mar- to spoil, damage, injure (v)
13. misdemeanor- a crime or offense that is less serious than a felony, or any minor misbehavior or misconduct (n)
14. mull- to think about, ponder, or to grind or mix, or to heat and flavor with spices (v)
15. narrative- a story, detailed report (n), having the quality or the nature of a story (adj)
16. overture- an opening move toward negotiation or action, or a proposal or offer, or an introductory section or part (n)
17. pact- an agreement , treaty (n)
18. stalemate- a situation in which further action by either of two opponents is impossible (n), to bring to a standstill (v)
19. vindictive- bearing a grudge, feeling or showing a strong tendency toward revenge (adj)
20. wilt- to become limp and drooping (as a flower), wither, or to lose strength or vigor (v)

Unit 12-

1. abound- to be plentiful, be filled (v)
2. braggart- a boaster (n), boastful in aloud, annoying way (adj)
3. cache- a hiding place, or something hidden or stored (n)
4. clarification- the act of making clear or understandable, an explanation (n)
5. despondent- sad, without hope, discouraged (adj)
6. embezzle- to steal property entrusted to one’s care 9v)
7. heartrending – causing mental pain or grief (adj)
8. leisurely- unhurried, taking plenty of time 9adj), in an easygoing or unhurried way(adv)
9. lethargic- unnaturally sleep, or dull, slow moving, or indifferent (adj)
10. malady- a sickness, illness, disease, disorder (n)
11. mellow- ripe, well-matures, soft, sweet, and rich, or gently, pleasany (adj), to become gently and sweet (v)
12. nomadic- wandering, moving about from place to place (adj)
13. Piecemeal- one piece at a time (adj), gradually (adv)
14. Quest- a search, hunt (n), to search, seek, ask (v)
15. Random- by chance, not planned or prearranged, irregular (adj)
16. Rant- to speak wildly and noisily 9v), loud, violent talk(v)
17. Reinforce- to make stronger with new materials or support (v)
18. Seclusion-isolation from others, solitude (n)
19. Status- a person’s condition or position in the eyes of the law, or relative rank or standing, especially in society, prestige (n)
20. Turmoil- a state of great confusion or disorder, mentail train or agitation (n)

Unit 13 –

1. Agitation- a violent stirring or movement, or noisy confusion, excitement, or a stirring up of public enthusiasm (n)
2. Blurt-to say suddenly or without thinking (v)
3. Chronological- arranged in order of time of occurrence (adj)
4. Countenance- a face , facial expression (n), to tolerate or approve (v)
5. Diminish- to make or become smaller, reduce in size (v)
6. Enchant- to please greatly, to charm, put under a magic spell (v)
7. Fluctuate- to change continually. Or to move up and down (v)
8. Foster- to bring up, give care to, or to promote, encourage (v), in the same family but not related by birth (adj)
9. Grovel- to humble oneself, act in a fearful or servile way, or lie face downward, or to indulge in something base or unworthy (v)
10. Handicraft- work done by hand, or a trade requiring hand skill (n)
11. Hilarious- extremely funny, causing loud amusement (adj)
12. Ignite- (v) to set on fire, cause to burn, or to heat up, excite (v)
13. Magnitude- the great size or importance of something (n)
14. Massive- large and heavy, or great in size or scope (adj)
15. Maternal- of or like a mother (adj)
16. Pall- to lose in interest, attraction, or effectiveness, or to become tiresome(v), a dark covering, something that conceals (n)
17. Reputable- well thought of, having a good reputation (adj)
18. Revere- to love and respect deeply, honor greatly (v)
19. Saga- a narrative of heroic exploits, or a long detailed account (n)
20. Stodgy- dull, boring, or old-fashioned, hideout, or lumpy, thick (adj)

Unit 14 –

1. Affliction- a physical ailment, a cause of pain or trouble, misfortune (n)
2. Akin- related by blood, or having similar qualities or character (adj)
3. Cosmopolitan- found in most parts of the world, or having many fields of interest, or of worldwide scope, or sophisticated (adj)
4. Elongate- to grow in length, become longer, or to extend the length of (v)
5. Gala- a public entertainment marking a special event, a festive occasion (n), festive, showy9adj)
6. Gaudy- flashy, showy, not in good taste (adj)
7. Gratitude- appreciation, thankfulness (n)
8. Heed- to pay careful attention to, notice, to be guided by (v), close attention or consideration(n)
9. Hoax- an act intended to trick or deceive, a fraud (n_, to trick deceive (v)
10. Impartial- just, unbiased, fair, not taking sides (adj)
11. Impostor- a swindler, deceiver, or one who uses a false name or character in order to cheat (n)
12. Inflate- to fill with air or gas, or to swell or puff out, or to make something appear larger than it is (v)
13. Meager- poor, scant unsatisfactory, or thin, slight (adj)
14. Meditate- to think about deeply and quietly, reflect upon, or to plan, intend (v)
15. Nutritious- nourishing, valuable and satisfying as food (adj)
16. Oppress (to govern or rule cruelly or unjustly, or to weigh heavily upon (v)
17. Pedestrian- one who goes on foot (n) , relating to walking , or on foot, of ordinary, unimaginative (adj)
18. Transmit- to send on, pass on, send out (v)
19. Vanquish- to defeat in battle or contest, overthrow, or to overcome a feeling or condition (v)
20. Wan- unnaturally pale of sickly looking, or lacking in vitality, of dim, faint, weak, ineffectual (adj)

Unit 15-

1. Authoritative- official, coming from a source that calls for obedience or belief, or dictatorial (adj)
2. Bankrupt- in a state of financial ruin (adj), to ruin financially (v), one who has been ruined financially(n)
3. Clamor- a public outcry, or any loud and comtinued noise (n), to call for by loud, continued outcries (v)
4. Coincide- to be in full agreement, or to be the same in nature, character, or function, or