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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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Words 451–475 of 500
#	Word	Details	Meaning	Sample sentence
451	symmetrical	adjective Study Field: Grade 7 precise high-utility word Word study: Base-form focus: symmetrical is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.	simétrico	The butterfly's wings form a nearly symmetrical pattern.
452	potent	adjective Study Field: Grade 7 precise high-utility word Word study: Base-form focus: potent is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.	1. potente 2. viripotente	The concentrated cleaner is potent enough to damage paint.
453	uncanny	adjective Study Field: Grade 7 precise high-utility word Word study: Base-form focus: uncanny is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.	1. escalofriante 2. espeluznante 3. inquietante	The twins had an uncanny ability to finish each other's sentences.
454	enticing	adjective Study Field: Grade 7 precise high-utility word Word study: Base-form focus: enticing is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.	1. tentador 2. aliciante 3. incitante	The bakery's warm aroma was enticing.
455	rash	adjective Study Field: Grade 7 precise high-utility word Word study: Base-form focus: rash is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.	1. adelantado 2. arrojado	Crossing the flooded bridge would be a rash decision.
456	hostile	adjective Study Field: Grade 7 precise high-utility word Word study: Base-form focus: hostile is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.	hostil	Few plants can survive the crater's hostile conditions.
457	tactful	adjective Study Field: Grade 7 precise high-utility word Word study: Base-form focus: tactful is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.	1. (abundante) de tacto 2. con gracia 3. de / con (mucho) tacto	Her tactful correction focused on the error rather than the writer.
458	abrupt	adjective Study Field: Grade 7 precise high-utility word Word study: Base-form focus: abrupt is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.	1. brusco 2. abrupto	The road ends at an abrupt drop near the cliff.
459	sober	adjective Study Field: Grade 7 precise high-utility word Word study: Base-form focus: sober is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.	1. sobrio 2. sereno	The report offers a sober assessment of the recovery costs.
460	cheerful	adjective Study Field: Grade 7 precise high-utility word Word study: Base-form focus: cheerful is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.	1. animado 2. alegre 3. risueño	His cheerful greeting eased everyone's nervousness.
461	skeptical	adjective Study Field: Grade 7 precise high-utility word Word study: Base-form focus: skeptical is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.	escéptico	The skeptical reviewer asked to see the original data.
462	doubtful	adjective Study Field: Grade 7 precise high-utility word Word study: Base-form focus: doubtful is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.	dudoso	It is doubtful that the damaged bridge can reopen today.
463	vain	adjective Study Field: Grade 7 precise high-utility word Word study: Base-form focus: vain is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.	1. vanidoso 2. vano	The vain ruler ordered statues of himself in every square.
464	proud	adjective Study Field: Grade 7 precise high-utility word Word study: Base-form focus: proud is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.	1. orgulloso 2. soberbio	The volunteers felt proud of the garden they had restored.
465	ashamed	adjective Study Field: Grade 7 precise high-utility word Word study: Base-form focus: ashamed is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.	1. avergonzado 2. abochornado 3. apenado	He felt ashamed after admitting that he had lied.
466	remorseful	adjective Study Field: Grade 7 precise high-utility word Word study: Base-form focus: remorseful is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.	1. arrepentido 2. remordiente	The remorseful driver paid for the damaged fence.
467	resentful	adjective Study Field: Grade 7 precise high-utility word Word study: Base-form focus: resentful is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.	resentido	Workers became resentful when only managers received credit.
468	sympathetic	adjective Study Field: Grade 7 precise high-utility word Word study: Base-form focus: sympathetic is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.	simpático	The counselor was sympathetic but still explained the rule.
469	empathetic	adjective Study Field: Grade 7 precise high-utility word Word study: Base-form focus: empathetic is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.	empatético	An empathetic response acknowledges why the loss hurts.
470	apathetic	adjective Study Field: Grade 7 precise high-utility word Word study: Base-form focus: apathetic is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.	1. apatético 2. desganado 3. apático	Voters remained apathetic because none of the candidates addressed housing.
471	patient	adjective Study Field: Grade 7 precise high-utility word Word study: Base-form focus: patient is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.	1. paciente 2. pacienzudo	A patient instructor explained the process again.
472	tolerant	adjective Study Field: Grade 7 precise high-utility word Word study: Base-form focus: tolerant is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.	tolerante	A tolerant community protects peaceful disagreement.
473	obedient	adjective Study Field: Grade 7 precise high-utility word Word study: Base-form focus: obedient is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.	obediente	The obedient dog waited beside the open gate.
474	rebellious	adjective Study Field: Grade 7 precise high-utility word Word study: Suffix focus: -ous commonly forms an adjective meaning full of or characterized by.	1. rebelde 2. contestatario 3. levantisco	The rebellious artist rejected the academy's strict conventions.
475	reckless	adjective Study Field: Grade 7 precise high-utility word Word study: Base-form focus: reckless is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.	1. temerario 2. desconsiderado 3. imprudente	Reckless driving endangered everyone near the crossing.

Vocabulary reading and practice

An Uncanny Garden

Reading practice for pages 19–20. Five relevant words are highlighted.

English reading

The garden’s perfectly symmetrical paths look almost uncanny at dusk. An enticing scent comes from white flowers, but their sap contains a potent irritant. Visitors should not make a rash decision to touch an unfamiliar plant.

Spanish translation

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Reading comprehension

1. Why do the paths look uncanny?

They are perfectly symmetrical at dusk.

2. What is enticing?

The flowers' scent is enticing.

3. Why should visitors avoid a rash choice?

The sap contains a potent irritant.

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