English 7 Vocabulary Words Unit 4 Packet 1
1. Adage:
Part of speech: ___________________________________________________________
Definition: a proverb, wise saying
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Antonyms: ______________________________________________________________
Sentence: ______________________________________________________________
2. Bonanza:
Part of speech: ___________________________________________________________
Definition: something very valuable, profitable, or rewarding; a source of weath
Synonyms: ______________________________________________________________
Antonyms: ______________________________________________________________
Sentence: ______________________________________________________________
3. Churlish:
Part of speech: ___________________________________________________________
Definition: lacking politeness or good manners; lacking sensitivity; difficult to work with
Synonyms: ______________________________________________________________
Antonyms: ______________________________________________________________
Sentence: ______________________________________________________________
4. Citadel:
Part of speech: ___________________________________________________________
Definition: a fortress that overlooks and protects a city; any strong or commanding place
Synonyms: ______________________________________________________________
Antonyms: ______________________________________________________________
Sentence: ______________________________________________________________
5. Collaborate:
Part of speech: ___________________________________________________________
Definition: to work with, work together
Synonyms: ______________________________________________________________
Antonyms: ______________________________________________________________
Sentence: ______________________________________________________________
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6. Decree:
Part of speech: ___________________________________________________________
Definition: an order having the force of law; to issue such an order; to command firmly
Synonyms: ______________________________________________________________
Antonyms: ______________________________________________________________
Sentence: ______________________________________________________________
7. Discordant:
Part of speech: ___________________________________________________________
Definition: disagreeable in sound, jarring; lacking in harmony, conflicting
Synonyms: ______________________________________________________________
Antonyms: ______________________________________________________________
Sentence: ______________________________________________________________
8. Evolve:
Part of speech: ___________________________________________________________
Definition: to develop gradually; to rise to a higher level
Synonyms: ______________________________________________________________
Antonyms: ______________________________________________________________
Sentence: ______________________________________________________________
9. Excerpt:
Part of speech: ___________________________________________________________
Definition: a passage taken from a book, article, etc.
Synonyms: ______________________________________________________________
Antonyms: ______________________________________________________________
Sentence: ______________________________________________________________
10. Grope:
Part of speech: ___________________________________________________________
Definition: to feel about hesitantly with the hands; to search blindly and uncertainly
Synonyms: ______________________________________________________________
Antonyms: ______________________________________________________________
Sentence: ______________________________________________________________
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11. Hover:
Part of speech: ___________________________________________________________
Definition: to float or hang suspended over; to move back and forth uncertainly around
Synonyms: ______________________________________________________________
Antonyms: ______________________________________________________________
Sentence: ______________________________________________________________
12. Jostle:
Part of speech: ___________________________________________________________
Definition: to make or force one’s way by pushing or elbowing; to bump, shove
Synonyms: ______________________________________________________________
Antonyms: ______________________________________________________________
Sentence: ______________________________________________________________
13. Laggard:
Part of speech: ___________________________________________________________
Definition: a person who moves slowly or falls behind; falling behind, slow to move
Synonyms: ______________________________________________________________
Antonyms: ______________________________________________________________
Sentence: ______________________________________________________________
14. Plaudits:
Part of speech: ___________________________________________________________
Definition: applause; enthusiastic praise or approval
Synonyms: ______________________________________________________________
Antonyms: ______________________________________________________________
Sentence: ______________________________________________________________
15. Preclude:
Part of speech: ___________________________________________________________
Definition: to make impossible, prevent, shut out
Synonyms: ______________________________________________________________
Antonyms: ______________________________________________________________
Sentence: ______________________________________________________________
16. Revert:
Part of speech: ___________________________________________________________
Definition: to return, go back
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Synonyms: ______________________________________________________________
Antonyms: ______________________________________________________________
Sentence: ______________________________________________________________
17. Rubble:
Part of speech: ___________________________________________________________
Definition: broken stone or bricks; ruins
Synonyms: ______________________________________________________________
Antonyms: ______________________________________________________________
Sentence: ______________________________________________________________
18. Servile:
Part of speech: ___________________________________________________________
Definition: behaving like or suitable for a slave or a servant; lacking independence
Synonyms: ______________________________________________________________
Antonyms: ______________________________________________________________
Sentence: ______________________________________________________________
19. Vigil:
Part of speech: ___________________________________________________________
Definition: a watch, especially at night; any period of watchful attention
Synonyms: ______________________________________________________________
Antonyms: ______________________________________________________________
Sentence: ______________________________________________________________
20. Wrangle:
Part of speech: ___________________________________________________________
Definition: to quarrel or argue in a noisy, angry way; to obtain by argument; to herd
Synonyms: ______________________________________________________________
Antonyms: ______________________________________________________________
Sentence: ______________________________________________________________
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