Lawler Vocabulary - 7th Grade

What does the word "linger" mean?

• To move quickly and energetically

• To stay somewhere beyond the usual or expected time

• To smile brightly

• To walk slowly and with heavy steps

Which word describes walking slowly and with heavy steps?

• Beam

• Trudge

• Bustled

• Quiver

What does "beam" mean in the context of facial expressions?

• To look at someone with anger

• To smile brightly

• To shake or tremble slightly

• To have a round body

If someone is "scowling," how are they likely feeling?

• Happy

• Angry or disapproving

• Confident

• Energetic

What is the meaning of "ferocity"?

• A very fierce or violent quality

• A class that is not required

• A strong belief or confidence

• To move quickly

What is an "elective" in the context of education?

• A required class

• A class that is not required in a particular course of study

• A class that involves physical activity

• A class that is only for advanced students

What does it mean to "quiver"?

• To move quickly and energetically

• To shake or tremble slightly

• To smile brightly

• To have a round body

If someone "bustled" into a room, how did they enter?

• Slowly and quietly

• Quickly and energetically

• With a fierce expression

• With a slight tremble

What does "conviction" refer to?

• A very fierce or violent quality

• A strong belief or confidence in something

• A class that is not required

• A round or somewhat fat body

How would you describe someone who is "portly"?

• Having a round or somewhat fat body

• Smiling brightly

• Walking slowly and heavily

• Shaking slightly