Vocabulary Unit 4 Words 11 - 15 7th Grade

(v.) humiliate, embarrass Mary was mortified at the party when she spilled juice all over her new blouse. Mortify: (v.) humiliate, embarrass

(adj.) traditional way of doing things My softball coach believes in proven training methods. He takes an orthodox approach to practice. Orthodox: (adj.) traditional way of doing things

My mom went shopping to procure what we need for dinner. (v.) to get something, obtain

(v.) to hurry, to run quickly Maddy saw the mouse scurry across the wheel in his cage – but he never got anywhere! Scurry: (v.) to hurry, to run quickly

Dara’s clothes became sodden with water when she fell into the pool. (adj.) drenched, soaked