7th Grade Vocabulary Words (E, F & O words)

Emblem (noun) – a device or symbolic object as a distinctive badge of a nation, organization, or family

Endure (verb) – to suffer (something painful or difficult) patiently

Ensue (verb) – to happen or occur afterward or as a result

Enthrall (verb) – to captivate; capture the fascinated attention of

Epidemic (noun) – a widespread occurrence of an infectious disease in a community at a particular time

Erode (verb) – to gradually destroy or be gradually destroyed (usually of natural agents like wind and water)

Exuberant (adjective) – filled with or characterized by a lively energy and excitement

Fathom (verb) – to understand (a difficult problem or an enigmatic person) after much thought

Feud (verb/noun) – a prolonged and bitter quarrel or dispute

Figment ( noun) – a thing that someone believes to be real but that exists only in their imagination

Firebrand (noun) – a person who is passionate about a particular cause, typically inciting change and taking radical action

Flabbergast (verb) – to surprise someone greatly; astonish

Flagrant (adjective) – (of something considered wrong or immoral) conspicuously or obviously offensive

Flaw (noun) – a mark, fault, or other imperfection

Fruitless (adjective) – failing to achieve the desired results; unproductive or useless

Obnoxious (adjective) – extremely unpleasant or annoying

Oration (noun) – a formal speech, especially one given on a ceremonial occasion

Orthodox (adjective) – (of a person or their views, especially religious or political ones, or other beliefs or practices) conforming to what is generally or traditionally accepted as right or true; established and approved

Overwhelm (verb) – bury or drown beneath a huge mass; give too much of a thing to (someone)