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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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51refineverb
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Field: Grade 7 academic reading and reasoning word

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

to improve something through small, careful changesRepeated testing will refine the team’s model.
52transformverb
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Field: Grade 7 academic reading and reasoning word

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

to change something greatly in form, appearance, or characterNew lighting can transform the unused warehouse into a theater.
53contractverb
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Field: Grade 7 academic reading and reasoning word

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

to become smaller or shorterMetal may contract when its temperature drops.
54distributeverb
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Field: Grade 7 academic reading and reasoning word

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

to give or send portions of something to several recipientsVolunteers distribute clean water after the storm.
55separateverb
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Field: Grade 7 academic reading and reasoning word

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

to divide or keep things apartA mesh screen can separate large stones from fine soil.
56generateverb
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Field: Grade 7 academic reading and reasoning word

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

to produce or create somethingThe rooftop panels generate electricity on sunny days.
57reinforceverb
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Field: Grade 7 academic reading and reasoning word

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

to strengthen an object, idea, or behaviorSteel beams reinforce the old building during earthquakes.
58highlightverb
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Field: Grade 7 academic reading and reasoning word

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

to draw special attention to something importantThe conclusion should highlight the strongest evidence.
59perceiveverb
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Field: Grade 7 academic reading and reasoning word

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

to notice, understand, or interpret something through the senses or mindBats perceive their surroundings through reflected sound.
60applyverb
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Field: Grade 7 academic reading and reasoning word

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

to put knowledge, a rule, or a method into useStudents apply the formula to a new set of measurements.
61rehearseverb
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Field: Grade 7 academic reading and reasoning word

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

to practice in preparation for a performance or presentationThe actors rehearse the final scene until every movement is clear.
62memorizeverb
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Field: Grade 7 academic reading and reasoning word

Word study: Suffix focus: -ize commonly forms a verb meaning to make, become, or apply.

to learn something so it can be recalled exactlyInstead of trying to memorize every line, understand the argument's structure.
63reviewverb
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Field: Grade 7 academic reading and reasoning word

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

to examine material again in order to evaluate or remember itNiko will review his notes before writing the summary.
64credibilitynoun
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Field: Grade 7 academic reading and reasoning word

Word study: Suffix focus: -ibility forms a noun for the capacity to have a quality or perform an action.

the quality of being believable and trustworthyCitations and transparent methods increase a report's credibility.
65counterclaimnoun
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Field: Grade 7 academic reading and reasoning word

Word study: Prefix focus: counter- means against, opposing, or responding to.

a claim that opposes another claim in an argumentThe essay answers the counterclaim with evidence from two studies.
66reasoningnoun
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Field: Grade 7 academic reading and reasoning word

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

the process of forming conclusions through connected ideas and evidenceThe answer is correct, but its reasoning needs clearer steps.
67inferencenoun
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Field: Grade 7 academic reading and reasoning word

Word study: Suffix focus: -ence commonly forms a noun naming an action, quality, or state.

a conclusion reached from evidence rather than a direct statementThe muddy footprints support the inference that someone entered from outside.
68analysisnoun
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Field: Grade 7 academic reading and reasoning word

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

a careful examination of parts, patterns, or meaningsHer analysis explains how the poem's repeated image develops its theme.
69quotationnoun
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Field: Grade 7 academic reading and reasoning word

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

words repeated exactly from a sourceThe quotation supports the paragraph because it states the witness's observation.
70citationnoun
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Field: Grade 7 academic reading and reasoning word

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

a note identifying the source of information or quoted wordsEach borrowed statistic needs a citation.
71glossarynoun
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Field: Grade 7 academic reading and reasoning word

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

an alphabetical list explaining specialized terms in a textThe glossary defines unfamiliar words used in the ecology chapter.
72appendixnoun
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Field: Grade 7 academic reading and reasoning word

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

a section at the end of a work containing extra informationThe report's appendix contains the complete survey questions.
73bibliographynoun
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Field: Grade 7 academic reading and reasoning word

Word study: Root and suffix focus: -graphy relates to writing, recording, or describing.

a list of sources used or consulted for a workThe bibliography identifies every book, interview, and website in the project.
74propagandanoun
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Field: Grade 7 academic reading and reasoning word

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

information designed to shape opinion, often by presenting only one sideThe poster used propaganda to portray every critic as an enemy.
75disinformationnoun
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Field: Grade 7 academic reading and reasoning word

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

false information deliberately spread to deceive peopleOfficials corrected the disinformation with verified public records.

Vocabulary reading and practice

Page 3 vocabulary review

Review five selected words from page 3.

Vocabulary quiz

Complete 5 review questions for this page.

1. Repeated testing will ___ the team’s model.

Answer: refine

2. Citations and transparent methods increase a report's ___.

Answer: credibility

3. New lighting can ___ the unused warehouse into a theater.

Answer: transform

4. The essay answers the ___ with evidence from two studies.

Answer: counterclaim

5. Metal may ___ when its temperature drops.

Answer: contract

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