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Unit 12 Vocab Gr. 7
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| to be plentiful, be filled | abound |
| a boaster, boastful in a loud, annoying way | braggart |
| a hiding place, something hidden or stored | cache |
| the act of making clear or understandable, an explanation | clarification |
| sad, without hope, discouraged | despondent |
| to steal property entrusted to one's care | embezzle |
| causing mental pain or grief | heartrending |
| unhurried, taking plenty of time, in an easygoing or unhurried way | leisurely |
| unnaturally sleepy, dull, slow moving, indifferent | lethargic |
| a sickness, illness, disease, disorder | malady |
| ripe, well-matured, soft, sweet, and rich, gentle, pleasant, to become gentle and sweet | mellow |
| wandering, moving about from place to place | nomadic |
| one piece at a time, gradually | piecemeal |
| a search, hunt, to search, seek, ask | quest |
| by chance, not planned or prearranged, irregular | random |
| to speak wildly and nosily, loud, violent talk | rant |
| to make stronger with new materials or support | reinforce |
| isolation from others, solitude | seclusion |
| a person's condition or position in the eyes of the law, relative rank or standing, especially in society, prestige | status |
| a state of great confusion or disorder, mental strain or agitation | turmoil |