7TH GRADE READING VOCABULARY SWTWC 41-54

Question 1

Showing a lack of experience, wisdom, or judgment.

Answer 1

Naive

Question 2

Lying down.

Answer 2

Recumbent

Question 3

Fine parchment made originally from the skin of a calf.

Answer 3

Vellum

Question 4

A complete or impressive collection of things.

Answer 4

Panoply

Question 5

A stately dance in slow duple time, popular in the 16th and 17th centuries and performed in elaborate clothing.

Answer 5

Pavane

Question 6

Any large reptile, especially a dinosaur or other extinct form.

Answer 6

Saurian

Question 7

Making or characterized by a hissing sound.

Answer 7

Sibilant

Question 8

Having or showing an extreme greed for wealth or material gain.

Answer 8

Avaricious

Question 9

The faculty or power of using one’s will.

Answer 9

Volition

Question 10

Not in a direct way; indirectly.

Answer 10

Obliquely

Question 11

Showing excessive sexual drive; lustful.

Answer 11

Libidinous

Question 12

The outward appearance or apparent form of something, especially when the reality is different.

Answer 12

Semblance

Question 13

Smile or gesture in an affectedly coquettish, coy, or ingratiating manner.

Answer 13

Simpering

Question 14

A stout glove with a long loose wrist.

Answer 14

Gauntlet

Question 15

Excessive or erotic interest in oneself and one’s physical appearance.

Answer 15

Narcissism

Question 16

Split or tear apart violently.

Answer 16

Riven

Question 17

A sudden attack or incursion into enemy territory, especially to obtain something; a raid.

Answer 17

Folorays

Question 18

Bitterness or resentfulness, especially when long-standing.

Answer 18

Rancor

Question 19

Is the process of making visual improvements to a person, place, or thing.

Answer 19

Beautification

Question 20

Frighten

Answer 20

Affright

Question 21

Make a moaning, whistling, or rushing sound.

Answer 21

Sough

Question 22

Triumphantly happy.

Answer 22

Exultant