7th
&
8th
Grade
Vocab
100

abode

a place in which a person resides; residence; dwelling; habitation; home.

100

cache

a hiding place, especially one in the ground, for ammunition, food, treasures, etc.: OR  temporary storage space or memory that allows fast access to data:

100

assail

to attack vigorously or violently; assault.

100

enthrall

to captivate or charm:

100

convey

to carry, bring, or take from one place to another; transport; bear. communicate

200

acrid

to declare with positiveness; affirm; assert:

200

dialect

a special variety of a language:

200

pivotal

of vital or critical importance:

200

stodgy

heavy, dull, or uninteresting; tediously commonplace; boring:

200

tycoon

a person of great wealth, influence, or power; magnate:

300

allege

to declare with positiveness; affirm; assert:

300

haggard

having a gaunt, wasted, or exhausted appearance, as from prolonged suffering, exertion, or anxiety; worn:

300

instill

to infuse slowly or gradually into the mind or feelings; insinuate; inject:

300

prowess

exceptional valor, bravery, or ability, especially in combat or battle.

300

banter

an exchange of light, playful

400

flagrant

shockingly noticeable or evident; obvious; glaring:

400

mercenary 

working or acting merely for money or other reward; venal.

hired to serve in a foreign army, guerrilla organization, etc.

400

fallacy

a deceptive, misleading, or false notion, belief, etc.:

400

inundate

to flood; cover or overspread with water; deluge.

400

desolate

barren or laid waste; devastated:

500

capricious

led by a sudden, odd notion or unpredictable change; erratic:

500
rankle

to cause keen irritation or bitter resentment in:

500

anarchy 

a state of society without government or law. ; confusion and disorder: lack of obedience to an authority; insubordination:

500

dismal

heavy, dull, or uninteresting; tediously commonplace; boring:

500

blasé

indifferent to or bored with life; unimpressed