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Unit 1
7th Grade ELA
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| attitude | person's opinions and feelings about someone or something |
| challenge | something that tests your skills and abilities |
| communication | process of sharing information or expressing thoughts and feelings |
| conflict | struggle between opposing forces |
| opposition | person, group, or force that tries to prevent you from accomplishing something |
| resolution | working out of a problem or conflict |
| understanding | agreement |
| revived | came back to life or consciousness |
| immensely | a great deal; very much |
| veranda | an open porch, usually with a roof |
| mourning | expressing grief, especially after someone dies |
| cunningly | cleverly |
| reproach | disapproval; criticism |
| conspired | planned together secretly |
| devastated | destroyed; completely upset |
| nonchalantly | seemingly uninterested |
| expectations | things looked forward to |
| sentimental | emotional; showing tender feeling |
| verge | edge; brink |
| dabbling | wetting by dipping, splashing, or paddling in the water |
| presumptuous | overconfident; lacking respect |
| rash | too hasty |
| remote | away from anything else |
| malicious | hateful; spiteful |
| sensitive | easily hurt or affected |
| meek | timid; not willing to argue |
| coax | use gentle persuasion |
| laborious | taking much work or effort |
| exertion | physical work |
| furrowed | wrinkled |