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7th Grade Vocabulary Words

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Words 426–450 of 500
#	Word	Details	Meaning	Sample sentence
426	illegible	adjective Study Field: Grade 7 precise high-utility word Word study: Suffix focus: -ible means capable of, suitable for, or able to be affected.	impossible or very difficult to read	Rain made the ink on the label illegible.
427	incompetent	adjective Study Field: Grade 7 precise high-utility word Word study: Base-form focus: incompetent is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.	lacking the skill needed to perform a task properly	An incompetent repair could make the electrical fault more dangerous.
428	disoriented	adjective Study Field: Grade 7 precise high-utility word Word study: Base-form focus: disoriented is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.	confused about direction, place, or situation	The hiker felt disoriented after fog covered the trail markers.
429	momentary	adjective Study Field: Grade 7 precise high-utility word Word study: Base-form focus: momentary is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.	lasting for only a very short time	A momentary power loss reset the clock.
430	ominous	adjective Study Field: Grade 7 precise high-utility word Word study: Suffix focus: -ous commonly forms an adjective meaning full of or characterized by.	suggesting that something harmful may happen	The sudden silence was an ominous sign of the approaching storm.
431	tranquil	adjective Study Field: Grade 7 precise high-utility word Word study: Base-form focus: tranquil is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.	calm, quiet, and free from disturbance	At dawn, the lake looked tranquil and glassy.
432	exuberant	adjective Study Field: Grade 7 precise high-utility word Word study: Base-form focus: exuberant is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.	full of lively energy and excitement	The exuberant dancers filled the stage with motion.
433	perilous	adjective Study Field: Grade 7 precise high-utility word Word study: Suffix focus: -ous commonly forms an adjective meaning full of or characterized by.	full of serious danger	Icy ledges made the ascent perilous.
434	ravenous	adjective Study Field: Grade 7 precise high-utility word Word study: Suffix focus: -ous commonly forms an adjective meaning full of or characterized by.	extremely hungry	After the long hike, everyone was ravenous.
435	desolate	adjective Study Field: Grade 7 precise high-utility word Word study: Base-form focus: desolate is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.	empty, lonely, and lacking comfort or life	Abandoned houses made the mining town seem desolate.
436	nimble	adjective Study Field: Grade 7 precise high-utility word Word study: Base-form focus: nimble is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.	quick and light in movement or thought	Her nimble fingers repaired the tiny clockwork mechanism.
437	defiant	adjective Study Field: Grade 7 precise high-utility word Word study: Base-form focus: defiant is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.	openly resisting authority or expectation	The defiant witness refused to repeat the false statement.
438	intimidated	adjective Study Field: Grade 7 precise high-utility word Word study: Base-form focus: intimidated is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.	frightened or made less confident by pressure	The new speaker felt intimidated by the enormous audience.
439	grave	adjective Study Field: Grade 7 precise high-utility word Word study: Base-form focus: grave is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.	very serious and worthy of concern	The doctor warned that the infection posed a grave danger.
440	docile	adjective Study Field: Grade 7 precise high-utility word Word study: Base-form focus: docile is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.	calm and easy to guide or control	The usually wild horse became docile around its trusted handler.
441	despicable	adjective Study Field: Grade 7 precise high-utility word Word study: Suffix focus: -able means capable of, suitable for, or worthy of an action.	deserving strong dislike because of cruel or dishonorable behavior	Stealing emergency supplies was a despicable act.
442	lamentable	adjective Study Field: Grade 7 precise high-utility word Word study: Suffix focus: -able means capable of, suitable for, or worthy of an action.	unfortunate and deserving regret	The archive's poor storage was a lamentable failure of planning.
443	lofty	adjective Study Field: Grade 7 precise high-utility word Word study: Base-form focus: lofty is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.	very high or expressing noble ambitions	The organization set a lofty goal of ending local homelessness.
444	distinctive	adjective Study Field: Grade 7 precise high-utility word Word study: Suffix focus: -ive commonly forms an adjective meaning having a quality or tendency.	clearly different and easy to recognize	The bird's distinctive call begins with three short notes.
445	shrewd	adjective Study Field: Grade 7 precise high-utility word Word study: Base-form focus: shrewd is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.	showing sharp practical judgment	The shrewd negotiator recognized which terms mattered most.
446	prosperous	adjective Study Field: Grade 7 precise high-utility word Word study: Suffix focus: -ous commonly forms an adjective meaning full of or characterized by.	successful and financially secure	The prosperous port attracted merchants from distant regions.
447	unsightly	adjective Study Field: Grade 7 precise high-utility word Word study: Base-form focus: unsightly is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.	unpleasant to look at	The builders concealed the unsightly pipes behind a panel.
448	offensive	adjective Study Field: Grade 7 precise high-utility word Word study: Suffix focus: -ive commonly forms an adjective meaning having a quality or tendency.	causing anger, hurt, or disgust	The editor removed an offensive stereotype from the advertisement.
449	raucous	adjective Study Field: Grade 7 precise high-utility word Word study: Suffix focus: -ous commonly forms an adjective meaning full of or characterized by.	harsh, loud, and disorderly	A raucous cheer erupted after the final goal.
450	dejected	adjective Study Field: Grade 7 precise high-utility word Word study: Base-form focus: dejected is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.	sad and discouraged	The dejected team congratulated its opponents despite the loss.

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