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7th grade vocab 1
| Word | Definition and Sentence |
|---|---|
| Scowl They would stand, one arm around a beautiful woman, and scowl. | frown with displeasure |
| Quiver He scowled and let his upper lip quiver. | shake with fast, tremulous movements |
| Ferocity His teeth showed along with the ferocity of his soul. | the property of being wild or turbulent |
| Linger Only Teresa lingered, talking with the homeroom teacher. | leave slowly and hesitantly |
| Portly Mr. Lucas, a portly man, waddled down the aisle, asking, "What is a noun?" | fairly fat |
| Unison "A person, place, or thing," said the class in unison. | occurring together or simultaneously |
| Sheepish He looked sheepishly at the teacher, who was erasing the board, then widened his eyes in terror at Teresa who stood in front of him. | showing a sense of shame |