7th Grade Vocabulary 2

When I heard him lie to her, I had to interject.

• interrupt

• correct

• reverse

• agree

He was nervous because he had a formidable opponent

• challenging

• dirty

• slow

• excited

Abraham Lincoln helped emancipate slaves

• free

• protect

• sell

• return

The entrepreneur was faced with a terrible choice - sell or fire employees.

• businessman

• fireman

• laborer

• salesman

The case was thrown out because the jury was not impartial.

• fair

• unfair

• full

• free

Sophia felt dejected when the teacher called on her over and over again

• sad

• happy

• excited

• angry

Actors are known for having excellent diction.

• clear speech

• good looks

• silly clothes

• good habits

The sailors were forced to jettison their goods.

• throw away

• keep back

• hide

• return

I can't stand the suspense!

• anxiety

• fear

• confusion

• dejection

The student was indifferent about school.

• unconcerned

• excited

• strange

• nervous