125 Words Every 7th Grader Should Know: List 6

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  1. blemish
    a mark or flaw that spoils the appearance of something
    Every blemish disappeared, her skin turning flawlessly smooth. Uglies
  2. colossal
    so great in size or force or extent as to elicit awe
    Everything about Disney World is colossal — at 25,000 acres, it is nearly twice the size of Manhattan — and the sports facility is no exception. New York Times (Jun 2, 2020)
  3. conscious
    showing realization or recognition of something
    I was conscious of the unfairness of accusing a man of hideous crimes when he could not answer questions or defend himself. Killers of the Flower Moon
  4. discipline
    punish in order to gain control or enforce obedience
    It's not my place to scold or discipline him. How It Went Down
  5. gingerly
    in a manner marked by extreme care or delicacy
    With each step she paused and gingerly padded her foot in front of her, feeling around for solid ground. The Girl Who Drank the Moon
  6. infringe
    go against, as of rules and laws
    The new law violates the Voting Rights Act and infringes on Georgia voters’ constitutional rights, the lawsuit says. Seattle Times (Mar 30, 2021)
  7. judicial
    relating to the administration of justice
    Allowing the public to watch justice in action will help build trust in our judicial system. The Guardian (Jul 1, 2013)
  8. jut
    extend out or project in space
    We liked to sit on the log that jutted out across the brook and let our legs dangle into the water. The Season of Styx Malone
  9. mediocre
    lacking exceptional quality or ability
    He was mediocre in English, social studies, French, and computer science, and well below average in math and science. Ungifted
  10. ominous
    threatening or foreshadowing evil or tragic developments
    Her tone was ominous, as though our next meeting would not be happy. The Last Olympian
  11. protrude
    extend out or project in space
    In the stump there was a hole, and out of the hole protruded something that looked a little like a leaf, but was not. Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of NIMH
  12. sheepish
    showing a sense of shame
    I glance over at Pop and Dad and their eyes look small, their faces sheepish, like they’re embarrassed for me. Boy21
  13. stricken
    affected by something overwhelming
    Mr. Ray flopped back down on the couch, his face stricken, like he had seen a ghost. The Boy in the Black Suit
  14. stupendous
    so great in size, force, or extent as to elicit awe
    They are stupendous hunters, able to bring in salmon or trout that are sometimes two-to-three times as heavy as they are. The Guardian (Mar 3, 2016)
  15. whim
    a sudden desire
    We change plans, go to plan B, interrupt conversations, go back on promises depending on his moods, his whims, his needs. Wonder
Created on Thu Dec 02 09:36:01 EST 2021 (updated Tue Dec 14 09:11:44 EST 2021)

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