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Franklin 11+12 - 7TH
7th Grade Vocabulary Lessons 11 and 12 - Mrs. Franklin
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| arboretum | noun - a part where trees and scrubs are displayed and studied` |
| aviary | noun - a large cage or building for holding birds |
| botany | noun - the scientific study of plants |
| cameleon | noun - a type of lizard that changes color |
| cultivate | verb - to grow crops; to prepare soil for growing crops verb - to encourage the development of a friendship or an interest |
| adage | noun - a traditional saying widely considered to be wise and true |
| alliteration | noun - repetition of sounds, usually of consonants, especially at the beginnings of words |
| allusion | noun - an indirect reference to something |
| anthology | noun - a collection of writings by various authors |
| epic | noun - a long poem or other literary work about heroes and their adventures adjective - grand or impressive in quality, size, or scope |