125 words every 7th grader should know - List 8

The meaning of the word 'calamity' is:

• a disaster or misfortune

• a type of fruit

• a musical instrument

• a mathematical term

The meaning of the word 'casual' is:

• formal

• informal

• serious

• planned

The word 'chortle' means:

• a loud laugh

• a soft whisper

• a deep sigh

• a quiet hum

The word 'cower' means:

• to stand tall

• to crouch in fear

• to run quickly

• to laugh loudly

The word 'curt' means:

• long-winded

• polite

• abrupt

• detailed

The word 'dormant' means:

• active

• inactive

• awake

• energetic

The word 'dubious' means:

• certain

• doubtful

• clear

• obvious

The meaning of the word 'falter' is:

• to hesitate or waver in action

• to move forward steadily

• to speak clearly

• to run quickly

The word 'idle' means:

• active

• lazy

• busy

• working

The meaning of the word 'keen' is:

• sharp or penetrating

• dull or blunt

• slow or sluggish

• uninterested or indifferent