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75 Words Every 7th Grader Should Know - Advanced Definition Version
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Abstract | Existing in thought or as an idea but not having a physical existence. |
| Accurate | Correct in all details; exact. |
| Adjacent | Next to or adjoining something else. |
| Beneficial | Resulting in good; favorable or advantageous. |
| Biased | Unfairly prejudiced for or against someone or something. |
| Chronological | Arranged in order of time. |
| Coherent | Logical and consistent. |
| Deficient | Not having enough of a specified quality or ingredient. |
| Diverse | Showing a great deal of variety; very different. |
| Economical | "Giving good value or service in relation to the amount of money |
| Eloquent | Fluent or persuasive in speaking or writing. |
| Feasible | Possible to do easily or conveniently. |
| Genuine | Truly what something is said to be; authentic. |
| Gravitational | Relating to movement toward a center of gravity. |
| Immune | Resistant to a particular infection or toxin. |
| Jubilant | Feeling or expressing great happiness and triumph. |
| Legitimate | Conforming to the law or to rules. |
| Lethargic | Affected by lethargy; sluggish and apathetic. |
| Linguistic | Relating to language or linguistics. |
| Neutral | Not helping or supporting either side in a conflict or disagreement. |
| Oblivious | Not aware of or concerned about what is happening around one. |
| Opaque | Not able to be seen through; not transparent. |
| Optimistic | Hopeful and confident about the future. |
| Rational | Based on or in accordance with reason or logic. |
| Relevant | Closely connected or appropriate to what is being done or considered. |
| Renewable | Capable of being renewed; sustainable. |
| Tangible | Perceptible by touch. |
| Ubiquitous | "Present |
| Unanimous | Fully in agreement. |
| Viable | Capable of working successfully; feasible. |
| Vigilant | Keeping careful watch for possible danger or difficulties. |
| Volatile | "Liable to change rapidly and unpredictably |
| Stoic | Enduring pain and hardship without showing one's feelings or complaining. |
| Elaborate | Involving many carefully arranged parts or details; detailed and complicated. |
| Brevity | Concise and exact use of words in writing or speech. |
| Capacity | The maximum amount something can contain. |
| Fiction | "Literature in the form of prose |
| Fossil | The remains or impression of a prehistoric organism preserved in petrified form. |
| Habitat | "The natural home or environment of an animal |
| Hypothesis | A supposition or proposed explanation made on the basis of limited evidence as a starting point for further investigation. |
| Heritage | Property that is or may be inherited; an inheritance. |
| Hierarchy | A system or organization in which people or groups are ranked one above the other according to status or authority. |
| Jurisdiction | The official power to make legal decisions and judgments. |
| Longitude | The angular distance of a place east or west of the meridian. |
| Molecule | The smallest particle in a chemical element or compound that has the chemical properties of that element or compound. |
| Plagiarism | The practice of taking someone else's work or ideas and passing them off as one's own. |
| Precedent | An earlier event or action regarded as an example or guide to be considered in subsequent similar circumstances. |
| Rhetoric | The art of effective or persuasive speaking or writing. |
| Satire | "The use of humor |
| Spectrum | "A band of colors |
| Theory | A supposition or a system of ideas intended to explain something. |
| Yoke | A wooden crosspiece that is fastened over the necks of two animals and attached to the plow or cart that they are to pull. |
| Narrative | A spoken or written account of connected events; a story. |
| Debate | A formal discussion on a particular topic in a public meeting or legislative assembly. |
| Eclipse | An obscuring of the light from one celestial body by the passage of another. |
| Impact | The action of one object coming forcibly into contact with another. |
| Orbit | The path of a celestial body or an artificial satellite as it revolves around another body. |
| Quarantine | A state of isolation in which people or animals that have arrived from elsewhere or been exposed to infectious or contagious disease are placed. |
| Allocate | Distribute (resources or duties) for a particular purpose. |
| Analyze | "Examine in detail |
| Cite | Quote as evidence for or justification of an argument or statement. |
| Collaborate | Work jointly on an activity or project. |
| Decipher | Convert (a text written in code) into normal language. |
| Illuminate | Light up; make clear or bright. |
| Infer | Deduce or conclude information from evidence and reasoning rather than from explicit statements. |
| Innovate | "Make changes in something established |
| Justify | Show or prove to be right or reasonable. |
| Migrate | "Move from one region or habitat to another |
| Mitigate | "Make less severe |
| Negotiate | Try to reach an agreement or compromise by discussion. |
| Persevere | Continue in a course of action even in the face of difficulty. |
| Refrain | Stop oneself from doing something. |
| Utilize | Make practical and effective use of. |
| Vacillate | Alternate or waver between different opinions or actions; be indecisive. |
| Venerate | Regard with great respect; revere. |
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