Vocabulary Unit 4 Words 1 – 5 7th Grade
(n.) joining together for a common goal My brother and I formed an alliance. We agreed that we would each help the other with homework that we didn’t understand. Alliance: (n.) joining together for a common goal
(v.) confuse, puzzle completely The teacher bewildered his students by giving two sets of instructions about the homework assignment. Bewilder: (v.) confuse, puzzle completely
Jared acted like a buffoon in class – I guess that he thinks people will like him if they laugh at him. Buffoon: (n.) a fool, a stupid person
(adj.) arousing disagreement or argument School uniforms are a controversial subject. Many people think they are a good idea, but others disagree. Controversial: (adj.) arousing disagreement or argument
It disheartened my uncle when the baby cried every time he held her. (v.) to discourage, bring down