Grade 7 Unit 4 Week 6 Vocabulary

emphatically

• In a subtle way.

• In a forceful way.

• In a hesitant manner.

• In a casual tone.

meticulously

• In a way that shows great attention to detail.

• In a careless manner without concern for accuracy.

• In a hasty and rushed manner.

• In a vague and unclear way.

subtle

• So delicate or precise as to be difficult to analyze or describe.

• Easily noticeable or obvious.

• Loud and attention-grabbing.

• Simple and straightforward.

assuage

• To make an unpleasant feeling less intense.

• To increase the intensity of a feeling.

• To ignore a feeling completely.

• To express a feeling openly.

writhing

• Making twisting or contorted movements.

• Moving in a straight line without any bends.

• Remaining completely still and motionless.

• Walking in a circular pattern.

wretched

• In a very happy or fortunate state.

• In a very unhappy or unfortunate state.

• In a state of confusion and chaos.

• In a state of great joy and celebration.

ominous

• A feeling of happiness and joy.

• Giving the impression that something bad is going to happen.

• A state of confusion and chaos.

• An expression of love and affection.

efficient

• Achieving maximum productivity with minimum wasted effort.

• Working hard without any breaks.

• Completing tasks at a slow pace.

• Using resources without any planning.

exquisite

• Extremely beautiful and delicate.

• Ordinary and plain.

• Rough and unattractive.

• Common and unremarkable.

warily

• Cautiously; carefully.

• Recklessly; carelessly.

• Hastily; quickly.

• Indifferently; casually.