1. Vocabulary
Unit 4
Words 1 – 5
7th Grade

2. (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

3. (v.) confuse, puzzle completely
The teacher bewildered his students by giving two sets of instructions about the homework assignment.
Bewilder:
(v.) confuse, puzzle completely

4. 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

5. (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

6. It disheartened my uncle when the baby cried every time he held her.
(v.) to discourage, bring down