7th Grade Unit 7 2023-2024

Synonyms Match the correct phrase, specifically the word in parentheses, to its correct vocabulary word synonym. became a (skilled) gymnast after much practice proficient not trust the script to (inexperienced) screenwriters fledgling was (supposed) to be an expert on dolphins presumed sought to (foster) the fragile relationship nurture a philosophy steeped in (enigma) paradox suspected that something had gone (awry) amiss released a (barrage) of rockets salvo Synonyms Match the correct phrase, specifically the word in parentheses, to its correct vocabulary word synonym. felt his enemy's (fury) wrath continued to roll due to its own (force) momentum under the eye of the (watchful) officer vigilant did not (rattle) the experienced pilot fluster was responsible for a variety of (household) chores domestic witnessed a violent street (scuffle) brawl committed the act of (lying) during the trial perjury a really (impressive) effort notable Antonyms Match the correct phrase, specifically the word in parentheses, to its correct vocabulary word antonym. began to (admire) the new leader's policies detest had no (subsequent) arrests prior noticed the (perfection in her character) flaw committed a (petty) violation of the law flagrant an issue of (secondary) importance foremost Under the American system of justice, any person accused of a crime is (presumed, flawed) to be innocent until proven guilty. presumed flawed She may have given wrong information in court, but this was an honest mistake and certainly does not make her guilty of (perjury, wrath). perjury wrath How can you expect the court to excuse your repeated and (flagrant, vigilant) violations of the traffic laws? flagrant vigilant As support for our candidate continued to gain (momentum, salvo), it soon became clear that she would win the election by a landslide. momentum salvo Please don't take it (amiss, notably) if I suggest that your French accent sounds more like Paris, Texas than Paris, France. amiss notably I can forgive an honest mistake, but I (presume, detest) any attempt to cover up errors by lying. presume detest I am disturbed by the (momentum, paradox) of impoverished people in the richest land on Earth. momentum paradox Since there had been no (prior, proficient) notice of the scholarship competition, we had practically no time to prepare for it. prior proficient Romeo and Juliet opens with members of the rival houses of Montague and Capulet (brawling, perjuring) in the streets of Verona. brawling perjuring Abraham Lincoln had very little formal schooling, but his mind was (nurtured, flawed) by such great works as the Bible and the plays of Shakespeare. nutured flawed The easternmost tip of Cuba was the first populated area in the region to feel the (paradox, wrath) of Hurricane Zelda paradox wrath She worked so easily and quietly that at first we did not realize how remarkably (proficient, amiss) she was in the laboratory. proficient amiss It was hard to believe that the small, rather ordinary-looking person who was standing before us was a world-famous (notable, fledgling). notable fledgling The charges of incompetence the candidate leveled at her opponent were but the opening (brawl, salvo) in her campaign to become mayor. brawl salvo No parent can ever be (vigilant, amiss) enough to prevent a small child from taking many a painful tumble. vigilant amiss The rather skinny boy whom we had noticed only two years before as a (prior, fledgling) quarterback was now an all-American! prior fledgling A happy (domestic, nurture) life can afford an executive a great deal of relief from the everyday strains of running a large company. domestic nurture To say that the U.S. Constitution is one of the greatest documents of all time does not mean that is entirely without (momentum, flaws). momentum flaws Though I hadn't expected to be treated quite so unkindly but the audience, I didn't become (flustered, nurtured) or lose my professional cool. flustered nurtured (Foremost, Flagrant) among the reasons that so many millions of immigrants have come to the United States is the desire for freedom. Foremost Flagrant Fill in the blank with the correct vocabulary word. Each word is used only once. 1) The guards were to fire a salvo of blanks after the national anthem in order to honor the fallen soldiers.2) The job at the agency requires 3 years of prior experience at another marketing firm.3) The man was charged with perjury for lying on the stand during the trial.4) Not wearing your mask the correct way is a flagrant disregard for others’ health.5) The school district is vigilant in recognizing and stopping bullying. Anyone who bullies is immediately given an in-school suspension.6) As Mrs. Huck says, “You should not fear the wrath of math.”7) The girl found a bird with a broken wing and nurturedit back to health.8) Mrs. Huck absolutely detests pineapple on pizza while Mrs. Iacobelli loves it.9) I presumed that the whole class had studied for the test but their scores show otherwise.10) Her worst character flaw is that when she laughs she snorts like a pig.11) Victor suspected that something was amiss when he came home and his front door was wide open.12) The fledgling eagle was getting ready to take his first flight with his mother.13) The truck continued to gain momentum as it raced down the hill.14) The Michigan vs State game led to a brawl in the parking lot between two very upset fans.15) Many people become flustered at the thought of having to speak in front of their peers.16) Winning the Pulitzer Prize for literature is a notable achievement in the world of writing.17) Even after taking 10 years of Italian lessons, my language skills are not proficient enough to hold a conversation.18) After the boat I was on sank, my foremost thought was to get to shore safely.19) During the pandemic we could not travel internationally so we had to vacation domestically.20) The term “jumbo shrimp” is a paradox. Shrimp, by definition, is small!