7th Grade Vocabulary Words - List 14
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| Word | Definition | Practice Sentence | Synonyms | Antonyms | Part of Speech Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| spontaneous | Something that is not planned. | The family decided to take a spontaneous trip to the beach. | impulsive, sudden, impromptu | deliberate, intentional, premeditated | Adjective |
| camaraderie | A sense of connectedness between people. | The camaraderie between police force members made it obvious they were both colleagues and friends. | unity, friendship, companionship | opposition, animosity, antagonism | Noun |
| bankrupt | Unable to pay debts. | The business went bankrupt because they couldn't pay their debts. | broke, destitute, insolvent | rich, wealthy, solvent | Adjective |
| induction | The process of introducing someone. | The induction ceremony for the new university president will be covered in the news. | initiation, inauguration, ordination | expulsion, suspension, exclusion | Noun |
| suffocate | To deprive of oxygen or the ability to breathe. | Poke holes in the jar's lid when collecting fireflies, so they do not suffocate. | asphyxiate, smother, strangle | respirate, inhale, free | Verb |
| palpable | Capable of being felt or noticed. | The tension between the angry customers was palpable. | definite, conspicuous, obvious | murky, doubtful, undetectable | Adjective |
| ardent | Enthusiastic in nature. | As an ardent advocate for animals, she often fostered strays. | impassioned, supportive, fervent | apathetic, indifferent, uncaring | Adjective |
| dumfounded | Completely confused. | The woman was dumbfounded about not being promoted, although she had worked very hard. | flabbergasted, bewildered, astounded | informed, aware, prepared | Adjective |
| queasy | To feel nauseous. | Jackie felt queasy on the boat and finally knew what it meant to feel seasick. | sick, anxious, squeamish | confident, healthy, comfortable | Adjective |
| exemplary | Something that serves as an example. | His exemplary grades earned him a scholarship. | commendable, ideal, admirable | dishonorable, atrocious, dreadful | Adjective |
| devastating | Causing great damage or pain. | The devastating hurricane blew the roofs off most of the homes. | destructive, disastrous, annihilating | healing, restorative, mending | Adjective |
| intended | Directed purpose. | She intended to go to college in Maine. | resolution, determination, resolve | distraction, diversion, confusion | Adjective |
| sympathize | To share in suffering or emotion. | We sympathize with your plight, but the snowstorm has caused delays. | commiserate, empathize, appreciate | disregard, ignore, minimize | Verb |
| altruism | Unselfish actions and feelings for others. | Because of the billionaire's altruism, the scientists received money for research. | benevolence, kindness, selflessness | selfishness, greediness, stinginess | Noun |
| exhilarating | Something that is thrilling in nature. | The exhilarating roller coaster ride left the riders feeling breathless. | invigorating, stimulating, rousing | boring, dull, mundane | Adjective |
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