7th Vocab Words Flashcards

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abate

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To become less intense or to reduce in amount, degree, or severity.

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acquire

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To gain possession of something; to obtain or learn.

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addict

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A person who is dependent on a substance or activity, usually in an unhealthy way.

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adjacent

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Next to or adjoining something else.

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4
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ajar

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Slightly open (usually referring to a door).

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agitate

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To stir up, disturb, or upset; to make someone feel anxious.

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antagonize

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To provoke someone to become hostile or to irritate them.

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bestow

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To give or present something as an honor or gift.

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bewilder

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To cause someone to become confused or perplexed.

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blatant

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Completely obvious and conspicuous, often in an offensive way.

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browse

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To casually look through something, like a store or a book, without a specific purpose.

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candid

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Honest, direct, and straightforward, often in a refreshing or blunt way.

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canine

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Relating to dogs, or a member of the dog family.

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catastrophe

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A sudden disaster or event that causes great damage or suffering.

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concur

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To agree with someone or something.

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cater

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To provide food, drinks, or other services for an event; to try to meet the needs or desires of others.

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consult

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To seek advice or information from someone; to discuss something in order to make a decision.

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debut

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The first public appearance or performance of something, such as a performer or a product.

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devour

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To eat something quickly and eagerly; to consume something with great intensity.

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dismal

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Depressing, gloomy, or causing a sense of hopelessness.

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drone

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To make a continuous low humming sound; also, a male bee or an unmanned aircraft.

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emblem

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A symbol or object that represents a group, idea, or quality.

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endure

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To suffer through something painful or difficult with patience; to last or survive.

20
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epidemic

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A widespread outbreak of a disease or something undesirable within a specific community or area.

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fathom

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To understand or grasp something, especially after much thought.

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fued

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A prolonged and bitter quarrel or dispute between individuals or groups.

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firebrand

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A person who is passionate, rebellious, or a troublemaker, often inciting action.

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flabbergast

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To shock or surprise someone greatly.

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flaw

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A defect or imperfection in something.

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geography

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The study of the Earth’s physical features, environments, and human activity.

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gravity

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The force that attracts objects toward the center of the Earth; also seriousness or importance.

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grimy

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Covered in dirt or grime; very dirty.

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homage

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Respect or honor shown publicly to someone or something.

28
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haggle

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To negotiate persistently, especially over the price of something.

29
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implore

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to beg someone earnestly or desperately to do something.

30
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infamous

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Well-known for something bad or notorious.

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lavish

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Excessively generous or extravagant; luxurious.

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maul

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To injure someone or something by rough handling or an attack.

31
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magnetic

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Having the ability to attract, like a magnet; also refers to a person’s charm or appeal.

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narrative

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A spoken or written account of connected events; a story.

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murky

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Dark, dirty, or cloudy; unclear or difficult to see through.

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nomadic

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Moving from place to place without a permanent home; wandering.

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nimble

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Quick and light in movement or thought; agile or skillful.

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presume

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To assume something to be true without proof; to take for granted.

35
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notorious

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Famous for something negative or bad.

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presist

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To continue firmly or obstinately in an action despite difficulty or opposition.

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rupture

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To break or burst suddenly, or to cause a split.

37
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poised

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Calm, confident, and balanced; ready to act.

38
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status

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A person’s rank or position in society or in a group; the current state or condition of something.

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subtantial

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Of considerable importance, size, or worth; solid.

39
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vengeance

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The act of seeking revenge; punishment inflicted in retaliation for a wrong.

39
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tamper

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To interfere with something, often with the intention of causing damage or making unauthorized changes.

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uncertainty

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The state of being unsure or having doubt.

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wary

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Cautious or careful, especially about potential dangers or problems.

41
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trickle

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To flow slowly in a thin stream; or a small, gradual movement or amount.

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yearn

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To have an intense longing or desire for something.