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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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.

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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
To understand or grasp something, especially after much thought.
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fued
A prolonged and bitter quarrel or dispute between individuals or groups.
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firebrand
A person who is passionate, rebellious, or a troublemaker, often inciting action.
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flabbergast
To shock or surprise someone greatly.
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flaw
A defect or imperfection in something.
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geography
The study of the Earth's physical features, environments, and human activity.
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gravity
The force that attracts objects toward the center of the Earth; also seriousness or importance.
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grimy
Covered in dirt or grime; very dirty.
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homage
Respect or honor shown publicly to someone or something.
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haggle
To negotiate persistently, especially over the price of something.
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implore
to beg someone earnestly or desperately to do something.
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infamous
Well-known for something bad or notorious.
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lavish
Excessively generous or extravagant; luxurious.
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maul
To injure someone or something by rough handling or an attack.
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magnetic
Having the ability to attract, like a magnet; also refers to a person's charm or appeal.
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narrative
A spoken or written account of connected events; a story.
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murky
Dark, dirty, or cloudy; unclear or difficult to see through.
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nomadic
Moving from place to place without a permanent home; wandering.
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nimble
Quick and light in movement or thought; agile or skillful.
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presume
To assume something to be true without proof; to take for granted.
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notorious
Famous for something negative or bad.
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presist
To continue firmly or obstinately in an action despite difficulty or opposition.
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rupture
To break or burst suddenly, or to cause a split.
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poised
Calm, confident, and balanced; ready to act.
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status
A person’s rank or position in society or in a group; the current state or condition of something.
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subtantial
Of considerable importance, size, or worth; solid.
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vengeance
The act of seeking revenge; punishment inflicted in retaliation for a wrong.
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tamper
To interfere with something, often with the intention of causing damage or making unauthorized changes.
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uncertainty
The state of being unsure or having doubt.
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wary
Cautious or careful, especially about potential dangers or problems.
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trickle
To flow slowly in a thin stream; or a small, gradual movement or amount.
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yearn
To have an intense longing or desire for something.