7th Grade Vocabulary

Nurture

• To care for and encourage the growth or development of.

• To neglect and ignore someone's needs.

• To criticize and belittle someone's efforts.

• To provide only basic necessities without support.

Vista

• A type of musical composition.

• A pleasing view, especially one seen through a long, narrow opening.

• A method of cooking vegetables.

• A style of painting that emphasizes realism.

Recede

• To move forward or advance to a new position.

• To move back or away from a previous position.

• To remain in the same place without change.

• To increase in intensity or strength.

Sham

• A thing that is not what it is purported to be; a falsehood.

• A genuine article or product.

• A type of traditional dance.

• An expression of joy or celebration.

Reflect

• To think deeply or carefully about something.

• To ignore or overlook something.

• To express a feeling or emotion openly.

• To make a quick decision without thought.

Feud

• A brief disagreement between friends.

• A prolonged and bitter quarrel or dispute.

• A friendly competition between neighbors.

• A legal agreement between two parties.

Reference

• To ignore; to overlook.

• To bring up; to mention.

• To analyze; to evaluate.

• To conclude; to summarize.

Docile

• Easily managed or handled; submissive.

• Aggressive and unmanageable.

• Highly independent and self-sufficient.

• Difficult to train or control.

Orthodox

• Conforming to established doctrine, especially in religion.

• A belief system that encourages innovation and change.

• A style of art that emphasizes abstract forms.

• A political ideology focused on individual freedoms.

Apathy

• A lack of interest, enthusiasm, or concern.

• A strong desire to engage in activities.

• A feeling of intense joy and excitement.

• A state of being overly concerned about issues.