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7th Grade Vocabulary Words

Seventh-grade readers are expected to move confidently among literary analysis, argument, research, science, mathematics, history, and civic discussion. This level develops precise Tier II and cross-curricular language while reinforcing context clues, word relationships, roots and affixes, multiple meanings, source evaluation, and evidence-based speaking and writing.

This independently authored 500-word beta curriculum is arranged in twenty pages of twenty-five words each. Words 1–300 include five cloze questions per page; words 301–500 remain fully visible and editable as list pages while the expanded practice layer is developed. Each row includes a subject-field label and an editable word-study note about a transparent affix, compound structure, capitalization, or dictionary base form. The supplied Grade 7 workbook calibrated difficulty and vocabulary-study skills only; all learner-facing definitions, examples, quizzes, and descriptions are original KSSR copy.

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301repeatingadjective
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Field: Grade 7 mathematics and data word

Word study: Base-form focus: repeating is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.

describing a decimal with a digit pattern that continues foreverOne third has the repeating decimal 0.333.
302conversionnoun
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Field: Grade 7 mathematics and data word

Word study: Suffix focus: -sion commonly forms a noun naming an action, process, or result.

the process of changing a value into another equivalent form or unitThe conversion from meters to centimeters multiplies the value by one hundred.
303metricadjective
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Field: Grade 7 mathematics and data word

Word study: Base-form focus: metric is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.

related to a decimal measurement system based on powers of tenThe metric unit for liquid volume is the liter.
304customaryadjective
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Field: Grade 7 mathematics and data word

Word study: Base-form focus: customary is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.

related to the measurement units commonly used in the United StatesIn the customary system, twelve inches equal one foot.
305formulanoun
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Field: Grade 7 mathematics and data word

Word study: Base-form focus: formula is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.

a rule written with symbols for calculating a quantityThe formula gives the area of a triangle.
306computationnoun
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Field: Grade 7 mathematics and data word

Word study: Suffix focus: -ation commonly forms a noun naming an action, process, or result.

the act or result of calculating with numbersA calculator can speed the computation but cannot choose the correct method.
307arithmeticnoun
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Field: Grade 7 mathematics and data word

Word study: Base-form focus: arithmetic is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.

mathematics involving basic operations with numbersMental arithmetic helps estimate a grocery total.
308algebranoun
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Field: Grade 7 mathematics and data word

Word study: Base-form focus: algebra is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.

mathematics using symbols to represent numbers and relationshipsAlgebra can express the same pattern for any input.
309statisticnoun
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Field: Grade 7 mathematics and data word

Word study: Base-form focus: statistic is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.

a numerical fact calculated from a set of dataThe median is a statistic describing the center of a dataset.
310mathematicaladjective
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Field: Grade 7 mathematics and data word

Word study: Base-form focus: mathematical is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.

related to numbers, quantities, patterns, or logical calculationThe puzzle requires mathematical reasoning rather than guessing.
311beliefnoun
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Field: Grade 7 history and civics word

Word study: Base-form focus: belief is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.

an idea accepted as true or worthy of trustFreedom of conscience protects each person's belief.
312normnoun
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Field: Grade 7 history and civics word

Word study: Base-form focus: norm is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.

a shared expectation about behavior within a groupGreeting visitors politely is a social norm in many communities.
313institutionnoun
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Field: Grade 7 history and civics word

Word study: Suffix focus: -tion commonly forms a noun naming an action, process, or result.

an established organization or system serving a public purposeA court is an institution that applies and interprets law.
314religionnoun
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Field: Grade 7 history and civics word

Word study: Base-form focus: religion is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.

an organized system of beliefs and practices concerning spiritual lifeThe constitution protects a person's right to practice a religion.
315languagenoun
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Field: Grade 7 history and civics word

Word study: Base-form focus: language is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.

a system of words, signs, and rules used for communicationMigration can bring a new language into a region.
316artnoun
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Field: Grade 7 history and civics word

Word study: Base-form focus: art is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.

creative expression through visual, musical, literary, or performing formsPublic art can preserve community memory.
317surplusnoun
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Field: Grade 7 history and civics word

Word study: Base-form focus: surplus is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.

an amount remaining after needs have been metA food surplus allowed some workers to specialize in other trades.
318specializationnoun
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Field: Grade 7 history and civics word

Word study: Suffix focus: -ization forms a noun for a process of making or becoming.

concentration on a particular job, product, or fieldCraft specialization increased as ancient cities grew.
319artisannoun
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Field: Grade 7 history and civics word

Word study: Base-form focus: artisan is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.

a skilled worker who makes things by handThe artisan shaped clay into durable storage jars.
320merchantnoun
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Field: Grade 7 history and civics word

Word study: Base-form focus: merchant is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.

a person who buys and sells goodsThe merchant carried spices between coastal ports.
321barternoun
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Field: Grade 7 history and civics word

Word study: Base-form focus: barter is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.

exchange of goods or services without using moneyThrough barter, a farmer traded grain for tools.
322entrepreneurshipnoun
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Field: Grade 7 history and civics word

Word study: Base-form focus: entrepreneurship is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.

the activity of starting and managing a business while accepting riskHer entrepreneurship turned a repair idea into a small company.
323revenuenoun
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Field: Grade 7 history and civics word

Word study: Base-form focus: revenue is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.

income received by a government or organizationTicket revenue pays for museum conservation.
324debtnoun
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Field: Grade 7 history and civics word

Word study: Base-form focus: debt is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.

money, goods, or services owed to another partyThe city repaid its construction debt over twenty years.
325creditnoun
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Field: Grade 7 history and civics word

Word study: Base-form focus: credit is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.

an arrangement allowing payment later for goods or money received nowResponsible use of credit requires a plan for repayment.

Vocabulary reading and practice

Converting Measurements

Reading practice for pages 13–15. Five relevant words are highlighted.

English reading

A recipe uses customary cups, but the laboratory scale uses metric units. Imani applies a conversion formula and sees a repeating decimal on her calculator. She rounds only after checking how much precision the experiment requires.

Reading comprehension

1. Which units does the recipe use?

The recipe uses customary units.

2. Which units does the scale use?

The scale uses metric units.

3. Why does Imani use a formula?

She uses it for unit conversion.

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