Spelling for grade 7

2. 1.SIEGE
Meaning: Any persistent attempt to gain
control, overcome opposition, etc.
Example: He recaptured Jerusalem, at the siege
of which Bar-Cochebas himself was slain.

3. 2. COURTESY
Meaning: A polite, helpful, or considerate act or
remark.
Example: The thought of their gentle courtesy and
genuine kindness brings a warm glow of joy and
gratitude to my heart.

4. 3. CAMPAIGN
Meaning: A series of organized, planned actions
for a particular purpose, as for electing a candidate.
Example: If I'm going to be your campaign
manager, leave the business to me.

5. 4. FACADE
Meaning: The face of a building, especially the
principal face.
Example: On each side of the facade is a
massive tower of four storeys.

6. 5. FLAMBOYANT
Meaning: Richly or brightly colored; resplendent.
Example: The facade is a magnificent specimen of
the flamboyant Gothic style, flanked by two Gothic
towers.

7. 6. CRINGE
Meaning: To draw back, bend, crouch, etc., as when
afraid; shrink from something dangerous or painful.
Example: The realization made her want to laugh
and cringe at the same time.

8. 7. FIASCO
Meaning: A complete failure.
Example: Steve was not a good organizer so
Tina's surprise party turned out to be a complete
fiasco.

9. 8. LEISURE
Meaning: Free time when one is not working or
attending to other duties.
Example: His leisure time was given up to natural
history, and especially to mineralogy and botany.

10. 9. DELIGHTFUL
Meaning: Greatly pleasing.
Example: This was my first real experience in
college life, and a delightful experience it was!

11. 10. ETHICS
Meaning: The study of standards of conduct and moral
judgment; moral philosophy.
Example: It is true, nevertheless, that love as a
prelude to marriage finds only a small place in
Japanese ethics.