Vocabulary 7th Grade sem 2 Qt.3 Flashcards
(16 cards)
Insurgency
noun; a rebellion
Corralled
verb; #1 to seize or capture. #2 o collect or gather
Adolescent
adjective; (a young person) in the process of developing from a child into an adult
Adolescence
noun; #1 the time of when a young person develops [physically and mentally from a child into an adult
Precipitously
verb; If something happens precipitously, it’s very sudden and maybe a little shocking
Former
adjective; having previously filled a particular role or been a particular thing, “her former husband” -refers to the first
Latter
adjective; situated or occurring nearer to the end of something than to the beginning. -refers to the second or later one.
Aptitude
noun; capability, ability, innate or acquired capability for something, talent
Perceive
verb; #1 become aware or conscious of (something). come to realize or understand. #2 interpret or look on (someone or something) in a particular way.
Humorous
adjective; #1 causing lighthearted laughter and amusement. #2 having or showing a sense of humor
Superior
adjective; #1 higher in station, rank, degree, etc. #2 above average in excellence, merit, intelligence, etc. #3 of higher grade or quality. #4 greater in quantity or amount
Provisions
noun; #1 the action of providing or supplying something for use. #2 an amount or thing supplied or provided.
Bleak
adjective; #1 bare, desolate, and often windswept. #2 without hope or encouragement, depressing, dreary.
Ravenous
adjective; extremely hungry
Resilient
adjective; (a person) able to withstand or recover quickly from difficult conditions (to bounce back)
Coddle
verb; treat in an indulgent or overprotective way
