7 th Grade Vocabulary Week J Red Scarf

7 th Grade Vocabulary: Week J Red Scarf Girl First and Last Name Week J Word: Part of Speech: Definition: Synonyms: Synonyms / Is Antonyms / Isn’t 1. 2. 3.

oppress • verb • Definition: to control or rule in a harsh or cruel way • Synonyms: coerce, dominate, oppress Synonym/Is Antonym/Isn’t 1. Control 1. empower 2. 3.

Model Sentence for Homework When the girl’s boyfriend began to oppress her by telling her that she couldn’t hang out with her friends, she knew she had to dump him.

factions • factions • noun • Definition: a select part of the group that is superior to the rest. • Synonyms: groups, parties, divisions is isn’t 1. powerful 1. invisible 2. 3.

Model Sentence for Homework The young woman was proud to be getting into politics and was looking forward to joining the faction of Congress known as the senate.

indignant • Indignant • adjective • Definition: anger caused by something unjust, unworthy, or mean • Synonyms: irate, vexed, outraged is isn’t 1. Upset 1. happy 2. 3.

Model Sentence for Homework The girl was indignant of the ruling that caused her to get third place instead of first.

• • leniency noun Definition: not harsh, severe or strict Synonyms: mercy, kindness, clemency is isn’t 1. Take it easy 1. Very strict 2. 3.

Model Sentence for Homework The teacher showed leniency to the boy who was sick for a week by allowing him to retake the test that he didn’t do well on.

pardoned • verb • Definition: the action of forgiving or being forgiven for an error or offense • Synonyms: forgave, absolved, released is isn’t 1. forgiven 1. grudge 2. 3.

Model Sentence for Homework The child was relieved when his grandfather pardoned him for breaking the expensive vase on accident.

tenuous • • tenuous adjective Definition: very weak Synonyms: shaky, fragile, unconvincing is isn’t 1. weak 1. strong 2. 3.

Model Sentence for Homework As the girl watched the tenuous rope strain under her weight, she questioned the wisdom of using the rope to swing across the river.

reproach • reproach • verb • Definition: address (someone) in such a way as to express disapproval or disappointment. • Synonyms: criticism, accusation, blame is isn’t 1. Disapproval 1. acceptance 2. 3.

Model Sentence for Homework Although spray painting the warehouse had seemed like a good idea at the time, the reproach of the officer was enough for him to know that he would never do that again!

resolutely • • resolutely Adverb Definition: showing firm determination Synonyms: determinedly, decisively, definitely is isn’t 1. dedicated 1. uncaring 2. 3.

Model Sentence for Homework Although they were tired and it was raining, the athletes resolutely finished their run.

sulkily • sulkily • adverb • Definition: doing something in a way that shows that you are unhappy • Synonyms: morosely, peevishly, resentfully is isn’t 1. sullen 1. happy 2. 3.

Model Sentence for Homework The little girl sulkily went to the timeout chair, as she thought it was unfair that she got in trouble.

revolt • revolt • verb • Definition: to fight against the rule of a leader or government • Synonyms: revolution, uprising, mutiny is isn’t 1. rebel 1. Align with 2. 3.

Model Sentence for Homework The American colonist decided to revolt against the British because of their unfair taxation laws.