English 7 Final Exam Wordly Wise

tedious

• very religious

• likely to change quickly for no obvious reason

• seeming to go on for a long time; boring

• not enough or just barely enough; small in size or amount

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

arbitrate

• to settle a disagreement between two parties by having a third party make a decision after hearing both sides

• to climb awkwardly

• to approve of; to support

• to state as a fact but without offering proof

Tags

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

mentor

• a payment made as a reward, especially one made by the authorities

• a fixed purpose or intention

• a member of the canine family

• a wise and loyal friend and advisor

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

dismal

• marked by richness of growth, especially of vegetation

• causing misery or sadness; depressing

• on one's guard; watchful; suspicious

• strong and vigorous

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2F

homage

• heavy material used to make a ship steady or control the rising and falling of a vessel like a balloon

• a person's employment; occupation

• lack of interest or concern

• honor or respect shown publically

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2F

ebb

• (with up) to bring to mind; to recall or evoke

• to be in agreement

• to recede, fall back, or pull away from

• to have a strong and envious desire for, especially something belonging to another

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

resolve

• to bring to completion or perfection

• to weigh down with worry

• to keep down by severe and unjust use of force

• to make a firm promise to onself

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C

spurn

• to separate from

• to refuse in a scornful way

• to feel or express sorrow or regret

• to utter or express

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

lethargic

• slow moving; sleepy or tired

• dark; gloomy

• on one's guard; watchful, suspicious

• strong and vigorous

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

formidable

• to be in agreement

• to fall to a lower level or weaker state; to dwindle

• causing fear or apprehension

• to bring to completion or perfection

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4B

CCSS.L.3.2E