English Vocabulary · Grade 7 Live Review Preview
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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| # | Word | Details | Meaning | Sample sentence |
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| 301 | repeating | adjective StudyField: 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 forever | One third has the repeating decimal 0.333. |
| 302 | conversion | noun StudyField: 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 unit | The conversion from meters to centimeters multiplies the value by one hundred. |
| 303 | metric | adjective StudyField: 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 ten | The metric unit for liquid volume is the liter. |
| 304 | customary | adjective StudyField: 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 States | In the customary system, twelve inches equal one foot. |
| 305 | formula | noun StudyField: 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 quantity | The formula gives the area of a triangle. |
| 306 | computation | noun StudyField: 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 numbers | A calculator can speed the computation but cannot choose the correct method. |
| 307 | arithmetic | noun StudyField: 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 numbers | Mental arithmetic helps estimate a grocery total. |
| 308 | algebra | noun StudyField: 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 relationships | Algebra can express the same pattern for any input. |
| 309 | statistic | noun StudyField: 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 data | The median is a statistic describing the center of a dataset. |
| 310 | mathematical | adjective StudyField: 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 calculation | The puzzle requires mathematical reasoning rather than guessing. |
| 311 | belief | noun StudyField: 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 trust | Freedom of conscience protects each person's belief. |
| 312 | norm | noun StudyField: 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 group | Greeting visitors politely is a social norm in many communities. |
| 313 | institution | noun StudyField: 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 purpose | A court is an institution that applies and interprets law. |
| 314 | religion | noun StudyField: 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 life | The constitution protects a person's right to practice a religion. |
| 315 | language | noun StudyField: 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 communication | Migration can bring a new language into a region. |
| 316 | art | noun StudyField: 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 forms | Public art can preserve community memory. |
| 317 | surplus | noun StudyField: 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 met | A food surplus allowed some workers to specialize in other trades. |
| 318 | specialization | noun StudyField: 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 field | Craft specialization increased as ancient cities grew. |
| 319 | artisan | noun StudyField: 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 hand | The artisan shaped clay into durable storage jars. |
| 320 | merchant | noun StudyField: 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 goods | The merchant carried spices between coastal ports. |
| 321 | barter | noun StudyField: 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 money | Through barter, a farmer traded grain for tools. |
| 322 | entrepreneurship | noun StudyField: 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 risk | Her entrepreneurship turned a repair idea into a small company. |
| 323 | revenue | noun StudyField: 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 organization | Ticket revenue pays for museum conservation. |
| 324 | debt | noun StudyField: 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 party | The city repaid its construction debt over twenty years. |
| 325 | credit | noun StudyField: 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 now | Responsible 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.
Translation
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.
Vocabulary quiz
Complete 5 review questions for this page.
Vocabulary chart page
This page focuses on the word chart. Reading passages appear once in each three-page group, while cloze quizzes remain in the established enhanced range for this level.
Sources and curriculum references
These references guide selection and calibration. Definitions, sample sentences, readings, questions, and teaching notes are independently written and reviewed.
- WikDict downloadable bilingual dictionaries
- Kaikki.org / Wiktextract machine-readable Wiktionary data
- Language-Learning-decks public flashcard datasets
- SBBIC English-to-Khmer Dictionary
- English–Khmer Dictionary Dataset (machine-generated Khmer fallback; human review required)
- PanLex meanings snapshot (direct CC0 gap candidates; human review required)
- Cambridge bilingual dictionaries (individual editorial sense checks)
- Collins English–Hindi Dictionary (individual editorial checks)
- Hindwi and Rekhta dictionaries (individual Hindi/Urdu checks)
- National Institute of Korean Language: Basic Korean Dictionary
- JMdict/EDRDG Japanese dictionary project
- CC-CEDICT Chinese dictionary project
- VDict Vietnamese Dictionary (individual editorial check)
- Google Translate (machine-assisted lesson-reading draft; fluent review required)
- Kuperman et al.: Age-of-acquisition ratings for 30,000 English words
- Glencoe/McGraw-Hill, Vocabulary Power: Grade 7, ISBN 0-07-826226-7 (bibliographic calibration only).

