7th Grade Vocabulary 9

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Candid

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Honest; straightforward in speech or expression.

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Avert

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To turn away or aside; to prevent something from happening.

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Prowess

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Superior skill or ability in a particular area.

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Vindictive

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Revengeful; unforgiving; bitter; spiteful.

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Wince

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To flinch or shrink back in pain or discomfort.

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Mirth

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Joyfulness; amusement, especially as expressed in laughter.

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Feud

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A prolonged and often violent quarrel or dispute.

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Urgent

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Requiring immediate action or attention.

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Mortify

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To cause someone to feel embarrassed or ashamed.

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Vista

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A pleasing view, especially one seen through a long, narrow opening.