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7th Grade Unit 4
7th Grade Unit 4 Spelling and Vocabulary
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| statement | A declaration. |
| rephrase | To say something again in a different way. |
| glossary | A specialized vocabulary list found at the back of a book. |
| expository | A writing that gives information about a topic. |
| excerpt | A passage from a book that is reprinted into another book. |
| examine | To look at something closely. |
| contrast | To show differences between things. |
| cite | To quote a person as an authority or as knowledgeable about a subject. |
| acronym | A word formed from the first letters of a name or phrase. Ex: NASA |
| acquire | To gain possession of something. |