7th Grade Vocab Words (Quiz 4/19)

Pamper (verb) – indulge with every attention, comfort, and kindness; spoil

Patronize (verb) – treat in a way that is apparently kind or helpful but that betrays a feeling of superiority

Peevish (adjective) – easily irritated, especially by unimportant things

Pelt (verb) – attack (someone) by repeatedly hurling things at them

Pending (adjective) – awaiting decision or settlement

Perceived (verb) – become aware or conscious of (something); come to realize or understand

Perjury (noun) – the offense of willfully telling an untruth in a court after having taken an oath or affirmation

Permanent (adjective) – lasting or intended to last or remain unchanged indefinitely

Persist (verb) – continue firmly or obstinately in an opinion or a course of action in spite of difficulty, opposition, or failure

Perturb (verb) – make (someone) anxious or unsettled

Pique (noun) – a feeling of irritation or resentment resulting from a slight, especially to one’s pride

Pluck (verb) – take hold of (something) and quickly remove it from its place

Poised (adjective) – having a composed and self-assured manner

Ponder (verb) – think about (something) carefully, especially before making a decision or reaching a conclusion

Potential (adjective) – having or showing the capacity to become or develop into something in the future

Predatory (adjective) – seeking to exploit or oppress others

Presume (verb) – suppose that something is the case on the basis of probability

Preview (noun) – an inspection or viewing of something before it is bought or becomes generally known and available

Prior (adjective) – existing or coming before in time, order, or importance

Prowess (noun) – skill or expertise in a particular activity or field