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Cliche L.2/7th GR
Seventh Gr.Language Arts Vocabulary L.2
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Cliche | a phrase that is no longer effective because of over use (i.e.-idioms). |
| commend | to praise |
| competent | able to do something well |
| deception | to trick, fool or lie to someone |
| drudgery | dull, uninteresting work |
| erode | to wear away slowly |
| falter | to hesitate; to lose courage |
| hoard | a stored supply; to hog, or store up for future use |
| intimidate | to frighten; to influence by fear |
| jubilant | joyful enough to shout; ecstatic |
| luscious | delicious; extremely sweet and pleasing; like dessert |
| offend | to insult |
| retrieve | to get back; to recover |
| steadfast | steady, firm; loyal true |
| tact | to be able to speak or act in a sensitive, respectful way, so as not to hurt someone. |