Seventh Grade Vocabulary

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elective

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n. an optional academic course or subject.

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portly

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adj. heavy or rotund in a stately manner, stout.

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scowl

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n. a facial expression of dislike or displeasure; v. to frown in displeasure.

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linger

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v. to be slow in leaving or going away; to continue or persist.

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populace

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n. all the inhabitants of a place.

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quiver

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v. to shake or move with slight, rapid motions.

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trudge

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v. to walk slowly and with heavy steps, typically because of exhaustion.

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propelled

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v. to drive or push something forward.

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scan

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v. to look at all parts of something carefully in order to detect some feature.

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peoplish

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adj. relating to or characteristic of the people.