7th Grade Vocabulary Words - List 15
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| Word | Definition | Practice Sentence | Synonyms | Antonyms | Part of Speech Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| concession | To agree to something to improve a situation. | The concession stands at the amusement park sold bags of cotton candy. | yield, compromise, grant | refusal, disagreement, protestation | Noun |
| pendulous | Hanging freely in suspension. | The pendulous branches of the willow tree swayed gently in the breeze. | dangling, swinging, suspended | attached, fastened, restrained | Adjective |
| indifferent | Lack of concern or enthusiasm. | She was indifferent to the news of the election results, not really caring who won. | apathetic, disinterested, unsympathetic | compassionate, interested, sensitive | Adjective |
| endeavored | To attempt to do something (new or difficult). | She endeavored to save enough money for a down payment on a house. | venture, undertake, enterprise | fail, idle, rest | Verb |
| foretelling | To say what will happen in the future. | The fortune teller's crystal ball seemed to be foretelling the future. | forecasting, predicting, prognosticating | confusing, misunderstanding, disbelieving | Verb |
| manipulating | The act of skillfully controlling something. | He was skilled in manipulating words and could always find a way to convince people. | guidance, direction, exploitation | disorganization, mismanagement, passivity | Verb |
| limelight | To be the center of public attention. | The actress basked in the limelight, enjoying the attention and adoration of the audience. | glare, exposure, prominence | obscurity, anonymity, shadows | Noun |
| repulse | To cause someone to feel dislike or offense. | The sight of the rotting food was enough to repulse her, causing her to turn away in disgust. | disgust, sicken, nauseate | accept, attract, please | Verb |
| impression | A feeling or notion. | My first impression of the new employee was that she was intelligent and capable. | sense, belief, concept | certainty, reality, fact | Noun |
| hospitality | Friendly treatment of guests, visitors, or neighbors. | The hotel prides itself on its hospitality, offering guests excellent service. | generosity, kindness, friendliness | selfishness, pretension, arrogance | Noun |
| connotation | Something suggested by a word or thing. | The word home has a positive connotation for most people. | implication, intonation, meaning | denotation, specificity, clarity | Noun |
| devotee | Someone very enthusiastic and dedicated to a person or idea. | The devotee of the band had all of their albums. | supporter, fan, follower | critic, detractor, adversary | Noun |
| blight | A bad effect on something. | The abandoned building was a blight on the otherwise beautiful street. | mar, taint, spoil | goodness, purification, blessing | Noun |
| destined | A future decided by a plan. | She felt she was destined for greatness and worked every day to achieve her goals. | intended, designated, bound | unplanned, unsettled, undetermined | Adjective |
| acquittal | A not guilty verdict in a criminal trial. | The defendant's acquittal came as a surprise to many, as the evidence against him seemed strong. | exoneration, vindication, absolution | conviction, blame, censure | Noun |
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