7th Grade Vocabulary Words & Definitions (Quiz is on Friday 10/5)

7^th Grade Vocabulary

 

Abate (verb) – cause to become smaller or less intense

Abnormal (adjective) – not normal

Abode (noun) – Where one stays or lives/place of residence

Abrupt (adjective) – Sudden or unexpected

Accelerate (verb) – Increasing amount/speed up

Acclaim (verb) – To praise publicly

Acknowledge (verb) – To recognize

Acquire (verb) – To obtain for oneself/gain

Aspire (verb) – To desire or hope for something

Acrid (adjective) – Irritating/pungent smell

Addict (noun) – Someone who has a dependency on something

Adjacent (adjective) – Next to, neighboring

Admonish (verb) – To firmly warn

Affliction (noun) – Something that causes pain or suffering

Agitate (verb) – To annoy

Ajar (adjective/adverb) – Slightly open

Akin (adjective) – Of similar character

Allege (verb) – To claim someone has done something wrong

Annihilate (verb) – To destroy

Anonymous (adjective) – Unknown

Antagonize (verb) – To cause to become hostile

Apathy (noun) – A lack of interest

Arbitrate (verb) – To reach an authoritative judgment or settlement

Astute (adjective) – Sharp or clever

Authentic (adjective) – Original or unique

Avert (verb) – To turn away