Vocabulary Unit 17th grade

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Vocabulary Unit 1 7th grade

• Using a Dictionary and Thesaurus

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Initiate

• To start something.
• Example I initiated the flag football game in
  the backyard.

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boredom

• Nothing interests you or you feel tired and
  restless
• Example As I waited at the doctors office with
  my mom, boredom set in.

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monotonous

• Dull, repetitive, doesnt change
• Example Sometimes school days feel very
  monotonous until something exciting happens.

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Bland

• Mild, dull
• Example The chicken wings were very bland and
  didnt have a lot of flavor.

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Persecute

• To harass someone or treat someone cruelly,
  especially because of their beliefs.
• Example My brother persecuted me because of the
  music I like to listen to.

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Dilemma

• Making a difficult decision
• Example I was faced with a dilemma to either go
  to Disney Land or on a cruise with my family.

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Eavesdrop

• To listen secretly to a conversation
• Example I caught my little sister eavesdropping
  on my mom and dad when they were discussing her
  birthday present.

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Conspicuous

• Something that stands out and is easily seen
• Example My brothers new tattoo was very
  conspicuous even though he thought it was hidden.

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Testimony

• Evidence that supports a fact, a statement you
  make under oath (in court)
• Example The boy testified that the man was the
  person he had seen stealing in the store.

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Restraint

• When you hold yourself or someone else back from
  something
• Example My little brother showed restraint even
  though he was so mad when the dog ate his snack.

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Notorious

• Well known for something bad
• Example Some rappers are notorious for having
  offensive lyrics.

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Implication

• When you suggest something without saying it
  straight out
• Ex My mom implicated that she didnt like my
  haircut just by the look on her face.