This document provides a 7th grade vocabulary lesson on synonyms. It includes 10 words with their part of speech and definitions. Students are asked to write the synonym for each word from the list. The words cover a range of topics including scrutiny, meager, affluent, regal, and irritate. Students must select the synonym that is similar in meaning to the given vocabulary word.

1. This week’s vocabulary Words for 7th Grade
Synonyms
Week of Jan. 24, 2011
A synonym is a word similar to or exactly in meaning to another word.
Knowing synonyms will improve your vocabulary and writing.
# Word POS Definition
1 scrutiny noun critical observation or examination
2 synthetic adj. relating to or using synthesis
3 meager adj. (of something provided or available) lacking in quantity or quality
4 squalid adj. (of a place) extremely dirty and unpleasant
5 affluent adj. having a great deal of money; wealthy
6 intriguing verb arouse the curiosity or interest of; fascinate
7 regal adj. of, resembling, or fit for a monarch, esp. in being magnificent
8 mock verb tease or laugh at in a scornful or contemptuous manner
9 irritate verb make (someone) annoyed, impatient, or angry
10 mar verb impair the appearance or; disfigure
Write the synonym for each word below.
1. rich _________________________! ! 2. annoy ________________________
3. spoil ________________________! ! 4. ridicule _______________________
5. royal ________________________! ! 6. interesting _____________________
7. close examination _____________! ! 8. small _________________________
9. wretched ____________________! ! 10. artificial ______________________