7th grade vocabulary 1 Flashcards
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Abolish
To get rid of or to declare invalid.
-put an end to, end stop, terminate.
Coherent
Something that Is logical, consistent, and clear.
-rational, reasonable, orderly.
Comprise
To be composed of
-contain, take in, embrace.
domestic
- relating to family, 2. domestic work is done at home 3. someone who works at a home.
-family, home, servant
earnest
Someone that is serious about something.
-sincere, solemn, serious.
explicit
Clear and includes details.
-clear, direct, plain, obvious, straightforward, exact.
impede
To delay its process or movement.
-hinder, block, delay, hold up, slow down.
instinctive
Something you do without thinking about it.
-natural, self-generated
nostalgic
unhappy about being away and longing for familiar things
-desirous, wishful
prevail
to successfully persuade someone of something.
-dominate, rule, triumph,
relevant
having a bearing on or connection with the subject at issue.
-applicable, proper, appropriate.
somber
grave or gloomy in character.
-melancholy,, depressing, cheerless.
stagnant
not growing or changing
-stale, inactive, slow, sluggish.
turmoil
a violent disturbance
-disruption, trouble, uproar.
zeal
A feeling of strong eagerness.
-enthusiasm, eagerness.