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BJA 7th Grade Spelling/Vocabulary
SPELLING
1. alleys
2. biscuit
3. cemetery
4. definitely
5. effect
6. necessary
7. particular
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Lesson 9
phenomenon
piece
potpourri
priest
recipe
rustic
science
VOCABULARY
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Definition
impertinent (adj)
intrusive or presumptuous; insolently rude
It would be impertinent to ask the principal for his phone number.
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seize
separate
similar
spicy
tongue
women
Synonym
disrespectful
Definition
Synonym
the act of consulting; conference or
consultation (n)
appointment
meeting
If you don’t trust the doctor’s opinion, you can schedule a consultation with a specialist.
Antonym
respectful
Word
Word
Definition
inevitable (adj)
unable to be avoided or escaped
With his love for speed, an accident was inevitable.
Synonym
inescapable
Antonym
none
Antonym
avoidable
Word
Definition
Synonym
Antonym
the quality of being cleverly inventive or
ingenuity (n)
cleverness
not clever
resourceful
She was a good cook, but it took some real ingenuity to make a meal with the few supplies she had.
Word
Definition
Synonym
a person who is put to death or endures
martyr (n)
great suffering on behalf of any belief,
sacrificing person
principle, or cause.
Foxe’s Book of Martyrs is full of examples of Christians who have died for their faith.
Antonym
none
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Definition
Synonym
detrimental (adj)
causing damage or harm
damaging
Drinking soda has been proven to be detrimental to the enamel on your teeth.
Antonym
beneficial
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Word
Definition
Synonym
Antonym
renounce (v)
to give up or put aside voluntarily
reject
approve
King Edward VII of England renounced his throne so he could marry an American named Wallis Simpson.