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Seventh Grade
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| ferocity | a very fierce or violent quality |
| herded | to gather, lead or drive together |
| linger | to stay somewhere beyond the usual or expected time |
| portly | having a round body |
| propelled | to drive forward or onward into motion |
| quiver | to shake or move with a slight trembling |
| bluff | to make people believe something that isn’t true |
| scanning | to glance at or examine |
| plead | to argue for or against a claim |
| scowling | to look at someone or something in a way that shows anger or disapproval |
| sheepishly | showing embarrassment for an action |
| unison | done at the same time |
| conviction | the quality of showing that ones firmly convinced of what one believes or says |
| sliver | a long, small piece cut or torn off |
| bloomed | to produce or grow |
| elective | a class that is not required in a particular course of study |
| crackling | a series of small sharp noises |
| waddled | to walk with short steps swinging the body from side to side |
| trudged | to walk slowly with heavy steps |
| glimpse | to get a brief look |
| snooping | to look at in a sneaking manner |
| beamed | to smile brightly |
| bustle | noisy, energetic activity |