7th grade vocabulary 1 Flashcards

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Abolish

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To get rid of or to declare invalid.
-put an end to, end stop, terminate.

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Coherent

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Something that Is logical, consistent, and clear.
-rational, reasonable, orderly.

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Comprise

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To be composed of
-contain, take in, embrace.

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domestic

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  1. relating to family, 2. domestic work is done at home 3. someone who works at a home.
    -family, home, servant
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earnest

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Someone that is serious about something.
-sincere, solemn, serious.

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explicit

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Clear and includes details.
-clear, direct, plain, obvious, straightforward, exact.

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impede

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To delay its process or movement.
-hinder, block, delay, hold up, slow down.

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instinctive

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Something you do without thinking about it.
-natural, self-generated

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nostalgic

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unhappy about being away and longing for familiar things
-desirous, wishful

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prevail

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to successfully persuade someone of something.
-dominate, rule, triumph,

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relevant

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having a bearing on or connection with the subject at issue.
-applicable, proper, appropriate.

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somber

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grave or gloomy in character.
-melancholy,, depressing, cheerless.

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stagnant

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not growing or changing
-stale, inactive, slow, sluggish.

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turmoil

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a violent disturbance
-disruption, trouble, uproar.

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zeal

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A feeling of strong eagerness.
-enthusiasm, eagerness.

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