7th Grade Unit 5 Module 1 Vocabulary

What does the word "abjure" mean?

• To solemnly renounce a belief, cause, or claim

• To accept a new idea or belief

• To celebrate a victory

• To quietly agree with someone

What is the meaning of the word "Avouch"?

• To deny or reject

• To affirm or assert

• To question or doubt

• To ignore or overlook

What does the word "bated" mean?

• In great suspense; very anxiously or excitedly

• Calm and relaxed

• Loud and noisy

• Uninterested and bored

What does the word "beguiled" mean?

• To charm or enchant someone, sometimes in a deceptive way

• To frighten or scare someone

• To ignore or neglect someone

• To help or assist someone

What is the meaning of the word "belike"?

• Certainly; definitely

• Probably; likely

• Unlikely; doubtful

• Never; impossible

What is the meaning of the word "betrothed"?

• A close friend

• A family member

• The person to whom one is engaged

• A business partner

What does the adjective "collied" mean?

• Bright and shiny

• Blackened or darkened with dirt

• Clean and polished

• Colorful and vibrant

What does the verb "con" mean?

• To persuade someone to do or believe something, typically by use of deception

• To agree with someone wholeheartedly

• To construct something carefully

• To connect two things together

What is the meaning of the word "conceits"?

• Excessive pride in oneself

• A type of musical instrument

• A form of government

• A style of painting

What does the verb "condole" mean?

• To express sympathy for someone; grieve with

• To celebrate with someone

• To argue with someone

• To ignore someone