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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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201apparatusnoun
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Field: Grade 7 science and engineering word

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

a set of equipment arranged for a particular taskThe filtration apparatus includes a funnel, paper, and collection flask.
202controlnoun
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Field: Grade 7 science and engineering word

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

the standard condition used for comparison in an experimentThe untreated plant served as the control.
203constantnoun
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Field: Grade 7 science and engineering word

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

a factor kept unchanged during an investigationWater volume was a constant in every trial.
204measurementnoun
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Field: Grade 7 science and engineering word

Word study: Suffix focus: -ment commonly forms a noun for an action, process, state, or result.

a number and unit describing a quantityRecord each measurement to the nearest millimeter.
205accuracynoun
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Field: Grade 7 science and engineering word

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

closeness of a measurement or statement to the true valueCalibration improved the thermometer's accuracy.
206errornoun
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Field: Grade 7 science and engineering word

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

a mistake or source of inaccuracy in a resultReading the scale from an angle can introduce error.
207hazardnoun
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Field: Grade 7 science and engineering word

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

something capable of causing harmLoose wires create an electrical hazard.
208toxicadjective
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Field: Grade 7 science and engineering word

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

poisonous or capable of causing serious harmThe label warns that the liquid is toxic if swallowed.
209corrosiveadjective
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Field: Grade 7 science and engineering word

Word study: Suffix focus: -ive commonly forms an adjective meaning having a quality or tendency.

able to damage materials through chemical actionTechnicians wear gloves when handling the corrosive acid.
210flammableadjective
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Field: Grade 7 science and engineering word

Word study: Suffix focus: -able means capable of, suitable for, or worthy of an action.

able to catch fire easilyStore the flammable solvent away from sparks.
211microscopenoun
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Field: Grade 7 science and engineering word

Word study: Prefix focus: micro- means small.

an instrument that enlarges objects too small to see clearlyThe microscope revealed cell walls in the onion tissue.
212specimennoun
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Field: Grade 7 science and engineering word

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

an individual object or organism studied as an exampleThe rock specimen contains visible quartz crystals.
213dissectionnoun
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Field: Grade 7 science and engineering word

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

careful cutting apart to examine internal structuresThe flower dissection revealed its reproductive parts.
214modelnoun
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Field: Grade 7 science and engineering word

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

a simplified representation used to explain or test somethingThe globe is a model of Earth, not an exact copy.
215simulationnoun
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Field: Grade 7 science and engineering word

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

an imitation of a real process or systemThe computer simulation predicts how traffic may flow.
216engineeringnoun
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Field: Grade 7 science and engineering word

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

the use of science and mathematics to design solutionsBridge engineering balances strength, cost, and safety.
217optimizationnoun
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Field: Grade 7 science and engineering word

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

the process of making a design or system work as effectively as possibleRoute optimization reduced both travel time and fuel use.
218machinenoun
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Field: Grade 7 science and engineering word

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

a device that changes force, motion, or energy to perform workThe simple machine lets one person lift the heavy crate.
219levernoun
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Field: Grade 7 science and engineering word

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

a rigid bar that pivots around a fixed pointThe crowbar acts as a lever when lifting the lid.
220pulleynoun
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Field: Grade 7 science and engineering word

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

a grooved wheel with a rope or cable used to redirect forceA pulley helped raise the flag.
221gearnoun
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Field: Grade 7 science and engineering word

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

a toothed wheel that transfers motion to another toothed partThe smaller gear turns faster than the larger gear.
222axlenoun
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Field: Grade 7 science and engineering word

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

a rod on which a wheel turns or that turns with a wheelThe bicycle wheel rotates around its axle.
223wedgenoun
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Field: Grade 7 science and engineering word

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

a simple machine with sloping sides used to split, cut, or liftThe blade is a wedge that pushes material apart.
224efficiencynoun
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Field: Grade 7 science and engineering word

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

the proportion of useful output compared with total inputLubrication increased the motor's efficiency.
225codenoun
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Field: Grade 7 science and engineering word

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

instructions written for a computer to followThe code tells the sensor when to activate the alarm.

Vocabulary reading and practice

Page 9 vocabulary review

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Vocabulary quiz

Complete 5 review questions for this page.

1. The computer ___ predicts how traffic may flow.

Answer: simulation

2. Water volume was a ___ in every trial.

Answer: constant

3. Bridge ___ balances strength, cost, and safety.

Answer: engineering

4. Record each ___ to the nearest millimeter.

Answer: measurement

5. Route ___ reduced both travel time and fuel use.

Answer: optimization

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