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Unit 1, ELA 7
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Generate | (verb) – to produce or create something. |
| Delinquent | (noun/adjective) – a young person who breaks the law or behaves badly; showing bad or unlawful behavior. |
| Respectable | (adjective) – considered good, proper, or socially acceptable. |
| Imitate | (verb) – to copy the way someone else acts, talks, or looks. |
| Slew | (noun) – a large number or amount of something. |
| Hack | verb) – to cut or chop roughly; also to gain unauthorized access to a computer system. |
| Numb | (adjective) – unable to feel, either physically or emotionally. |
| Stagger | (verb) – to walk or move unsteadily. |
| Blubber | (verb) – to cry loudly and uncontrollably. |
| Hostile | (adjective) – unfriendly or aggressive. |
| Vital | (adjective) – extremely important or necessary for life. |
| Stress | (noun/verb) – pressure or tension; to emphasize something. |
| Incapable | (adjective) – not able to do something. |
| Emulate | (verb) – to try to equal or copy someone, usually out of admiration. |
| Punctual | (adjective) – being on time. |
| Jabber | (verb) – to talk quickly and in a way that’s hard to understand. |
| Satisfied | (adjective) – pleased or content with something. |
| Reinforcement | (noun) – extra support, strength, or encouragement. |
| Pomade | (noun) – a scented ointment or cream used for styling hair. |
| Skimpy | (adjective) – small, thin, or not enough. |
| Carp | (verb) – to complain or find fault constantly. |
| Fishy | (adjective) – suspicious or strange. |
| Huddle | (verb/noun) – to crowd together closely; a group gathered closely. |
| Influence | (noun/verb) – the power to affect others; to affect someone’s thoughts or actions. |
| Traitor | (noun) – someone who betrays a friend, country, or cause. |