Vocabulary Flashcards for Grade 7

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diving (n) /ˈdaɪvɪŋ/

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swimming underwater; I’d love to go diving in the Caribbean Sea to see the fish and other sea creatures there.

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festival (n) /ˈfestɪvl/

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a number of performances of music, films, plays, dance, etc. in the same place once a year; The Glastonbury Festival is one of the most popular music festivals in the UK.

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personal (adj) /ˈpɜːsənl/

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belonging to one person; I never give all my personal details on social media sites.

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quality (n) /ˈkwɒləti/

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something that people have as part of their character or personality; Patience and understanding are qualities a teacher needs.

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creative (adj) /kriˈeɪtɪv/

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with a lot of skill and imagination; Caroline is creative and she writes unusual stories.

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honest (adj) /ˈɒnɪst/

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truthful, not telling lies; My brother was honest when he told Mum he broke the lamp.

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polite (adj) /pəˈlaɪt/

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having good manners and respect for others; It’s not polite to tell somebody that they’ve put on weight.

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journalist (n) /ˈdʒɜːnəlɪst/

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a person who writes news stories for newspapers and/or other media; The journalist wrote an article about Bolivia.

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dress (v) /dres/

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to wear particular clothes; We all dressed as animals for the party.

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pavement (n) /ˈpeɪvmənt/

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a path where people can safely walk, next to a road; The city has wide pavements, perfect for the job.