1. Vocabulary Unit 2 Words 16 – 20 7 th Grade

2. My little brother was poised and ready to go for the start of his first race. PoisedPoised: (adj.) balanced, calm and controlled, ready for action

3. The Revolutionary War was fought to free the colonists from the English regime. RegimeRegime: (n.) a government in power; a system of management

4. The students could see the other class through the transparent glass door. TransparentTransparent: (adj.) easily seen through, easily recognized or understood

5. Please retard your speed when driving, there are young children playing in the street. RetardRetard: (v.) to slow down, delay

6. Somehow, Indian holy men can walk unscathed across beds of hot coals. Unscathed: Unscathed (adj.) not injured, unharmed