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7th Grade Vocabulary
7th Grade Words that can appear on Standardized Testing
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| abdicate | (of a monarch) renounce one's throne. |
| abrasive | (of a substance or material) capable of polishing or cleaning a hard surface by rubbing or grinding. |
| abruptly | Suddenly and unexpectedly. |
| acknowledge | Accept or admit the existence or truth of. |
| acquire | Buy or obtain (an asset or object) for oneself. |
| addict | A person who is addicted to a particular substance, typically an illegal drug. |
| adequate | Satisfactory or acceptable in quality or quantity. |
| admonish | Warn or reprimand someone firmly. |
| affiliation | The state or process of affiliating or being affiliated. |
| agitate | Make (someone) troubled or nervous. |
| allege | Claim or assert that someone has done something illegal or wrong, typically without proof that this is the case. |
| allocate | Distribute (resources or duties) for a particular purpose. |
| alternative | (of one or more things) available as another possibility. |
| amendment | A minor change or addition designed to improve a text, piece of legislation, etc. |
| antagonize | Cause (someone) to become hostile. |
| attribute | Regard something as being caused by (someone or something). |
| authentic | Of undisputed origin; genuine. |
| bamboozle | Fool or cheat (someone). |
| belligerent | Hostile and aggressive. |
| bewilder | Cause (someone) to become perplexed and confused. |
| punctual | Happening or doing something at the agreed or proper time; on time. |
| bias | Prejudice in favor of or against one thing, person, or group compared with another, usually in a way considered to be unfair. |
| boycott | Withdraw from commercial or social relations with (a country, organization, or person) as a punishment or protest. |
| condor | A large New World vulture with a bare head and mainly black plumage, living in mountainous country and spending much time soaring. |
| cause | A person or thing that gives rise to an action, phenomenon, or condition. |
| characterize | Describe the distinctive nature or features of. |
| chronological | (of a record of events) starting with the earliest and following the order in which they occurred. |
| compel | Force or oblige (someone) to do something. |
| competent | Having the necessary ability, knowledge, or skill to do something successfully. |
| component | A part or element of a larger whole, especially a part of a machine or vehicle. |
| conclusive | (of evidence or argument) serving to prove a case; decisive or convincing. |
| concur | Be of the same opinion; agree. |
| condemn | Express complete disapproval of, typically in public; censure. |
| conntation | An idea or feeling that a word invokes in addition to its literal or primary meaning. |
| consecutive | Following continuously. |
| irrelevant | Not connected with or relevant to something. |
| consult | Seek information or advice from (someone with expertise in a particular area). |
| contrast | The state of being strikingly different from something else in juxtaposition or close association. |
| copious | Abundant in supply or quantity. |
| correspond | Have a close similarity; match or agree almost exactly. |
| dawdle | Waste time; be slow. |
| deceitful | Guilty of or involving deceit; deceiving or misleading others. |
| demeanor | Outward behavior or bearing. |
| derogatory | Showing a critical or disrespectful attitude. |
| devastate | Destroy or ruin (something). |
| devious | Showing a skillful use of underhanded tactics to achieve goals. |
| devour | Eat (food or prey) hungrily or quickly. |
| diversity | The state of being diverse; variety. |
| eligible | Having the right to do or obtain something; satisfying the appropriate conditions. |
| emphasize | Give special importance or prominence to (something) in speaking or writing. |
| estimate | Roughly calculate or judge the value, number, quantity, or extent of. |
| evaluate | Form an idea of the amount, number, or value of; assess. |
| bewildered | Perplexed and confused; very puzzled. |
| exposition | A comprehensive description and explanation of an idea or theory. |
| exuberant | Filled with or characterized by a lively energy and excitement. |
| famished | Extremely hungry. |
| formidable | Inspiring fear or respect through being impressively large, powerful, intense, or capable. |
| impartial | Treating all rivals or disputants equally; fair and just. |
| indifferent | Having no particular interest or sympathy; unconcerned. |
| industrious | Diligent and hard-working. |
| inevitable | Certain to happen; unavoidable. |
| infuriate | Make (someone) extremely angry and impatient. |
| inhabitants | A person or animal that lives in or occupies a place. |
| initiate | Cause (a process or action) to begin. |
| intimidate | Frighten or overawe (someone), especially in order to make them do what one wants. |
| irate | Feeling or characterized by great anger. |
| legendary | Of, described in, or based on legends. |
| liaison | Communication or cooperation which facilitates a close working relationship between people or organizations. |
| libel | A published false statement that is damaging to a person's reputation; a written defamation. |
| ludicrous | So foolish, unreasonable, or out of place as to be amusing; ridiculous. |
| mandatory | Required by law or rules; compulsory. |
| mitigate | Make less severe, serious, or painful. |
| naive | (of a person or action) showing a lack of experience, wisdom, or judgment. |
| narrate | Give a spoken or written account of. |
| necessity | The fact of being required or indispensable. |
| negligent | Failing to take proper care in doing something. |
| obnoxious | Extremely unpleasant. |
| omit | Leave out or exclude (someone or something), either intentionally or forgetfully. |
| opposition | Resistance or dissent, expressed in action or argument. |
| oppress | Keep (someone) in subservience and hardship, especially by the unjust exercise of authority. |
| perceive | Become aware or conscious of (something); come to realize or understand. |
| persuasive | Good at persuading someone to do or believe something through reasoning or the use of temptation. |
| prediction | A thing predicted; a forecast. |
| prominent | Important; famous. |
| prospective | (of a person) expected or expecting to be something particular in the future. |
| exonerated | (especially of an official body) absolve (someone) from blame for a fault or wrongdoing, especially after due consideration of the case. |
| quote | Repeat or copy out (a group of words from a text or speech), typically with an indication that one is not the original author or speaker. |
| relinquish | Voluntarily cease to keep or claim; give up. |
| resolve | Settle or find a solution to (a problem, dispute, or contentious matter). |
| rudimentary | Involving or limited to basic principles. |
| signify | Be an indication of. |
| sovereign | A supreme ruler, especially a monarch. |
| suspense | A state or feeling of excited or anxious uncertainty about what may happen. |
| talisman | An object, typically an inscribed ring or stone, that is thought to have magic powers and to bring good luck. |
| tentative | Not certain or fixed; provisional. |
| toxic | Poisonous. |
| treason | The crime of betraying one's country, especially by attempting to kill the sovereign or overthrow the government. |
| viewpoint | Another term for point of view. |
| confront | Meet (someone) face to face with hostile or argumentative intent. |
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