7th Grade Core
Vocabulary
Week of 11/12
Directions
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Read each sentence using the vocabulary
word.
Write what you think the underlined word
might mean.
Replace your definition in the sentence to see
if it makes sense!
Use the pictures as clues!
Good luck!
adamant
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We tried to talk him into
coming to the store with
us, but he was adamant
about staying home.
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I remained adamant
about getting the actor’s
autograph, even after he
had disappeared
backstage.
aggravated
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The child's constant
scratching aggravated
the rash.
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She aggravated an old
knee injury during a
competitive soccer
game.
benevolent
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The charity received a gift
from a benevolent donor.
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He belonged to several
benevolent societies and
charitable organizations.
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My teacher returned my test
paper with a benevolent
smile, which reassured me
that I did well.
careless
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Look at the root word of
careless. Now look at the
suffix of careless. What do
you think this word means?
The woman’s
unprofessional attire hinted
that she grew careless of her
personal appearance.
I did not do well on my
math test because I made
too many careless mistakes.
cower
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The children cowered at
the sight of a shark in
the ocean.
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I cowered behind the
door, afraid of what I
might find waiting
outside.
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He was cowering away
from the fierce dog.
destitute
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Many families were left
destitute by Hurricane
Sandy.
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Our organization has
been working tirelessly
to bring help to the
destitute neighborhoods
of our city.
discredit
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Look at the root word of
discredit. Now look at the
prefix of discredit. What do
you think this word means?
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The prosecution discredited
the witness by showing that
she had lied in the past.
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Later research about cells
discredited earlier theories.
frugal
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Your office needs a
frugal manager who can
save you money without
making painful
cutbacks.
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Bob was very frugal; he
walked to work instead
of taking the bus.
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He didn't earn much,
therefore he lived a
frugal lifestyle.
jubilant
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Michael Phelps was
jubilant after racing to a
gold medal in the 2012
Summer Olympics.
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Jubilant crowds
welcomed the victorious
team home.
predictable
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Look at the root word of
predictable. Now look at
the suffix of predictable.
What does this word mean?
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New technology allows
predictable weather
forecasting.
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Many people believe that
the outcome of
Pennsylvania’s electoral
vote in the presidential
election was predictable.