7th grade high-frequency vocab (curricular and non-curricul) | Baamboozle - Baamboozle

The scientist made a careful OBSERVATION of how the liquid reacted when heated. He used his senses and tools to gather accurate information.

OBSERVATION means noticing and recording information using senses or tools

The student tried to COMPARE two different articles on the same topic. She looked for similarities and differences in the authors’ viewpoints.

COMPARE means to examine how things are alike and different

The ecosystem began to CHANGE after a new species was introduced. This caused shifts in the food chain and population sizes.

CHANGE means to become different

The teacher asked students to DESCRIBE the process of how a bill becomes a law. They needed to explain each step in detail using accurate vocabulary.

DESCRIBE means to explain something in detail

The athlete showed great EFFORT during practice, even when the drills were difficult. His hard work helped him improve his skills over time.

EFFORT means trying hard to do something

The scientist recorded DATA from the experiment in a chart to analyze later. These numbers helped her draw conclusions about the results.

DATA means information or facts collected for analysis

The character began to REALIZE that her actions had consequences for others. She started to understand how her choices affected the people around her.

REALIZE means to become aware of something

The math problem required students to SOLVE a multi-step equation using inverse operations. They had to carefully isolate the variable to find the correct answer.

SOLVE means to find an answer to a problem

The government created a new POLICY to improve safety in schools. All students and staff were expected to follow the new rules.

POLICY means a rule or plan of action

The students observed how ENERGY was transferred from the sun to the plants during photosynthesis. This process allows plants to grow and produce food.

ENERGY means the ability to do work or cause change

The author used a specific TONE in the story that made the reader feel uneasy and tense. The word choices created a mysterious mood throughout the passage.

TONE means the author’s attitude or feeling in writing

In math, the RATIO of boys to girls in the class was 3 to 2. This comparison showed the relationship between the two groups.

RATIO means a comparison between two quantities

The scientist made a PREDICTION about what would happen when the two chemicals mixed together. He based his thinking on what he already knew from previous experiments.

PREDICTION means a guess about what will happen based on evidence

The teacher asked students to IDENTIFY the main idea of the article after reading. They had to determine what the passage was mostly about using key details.

IDENTIFY means to recognize or name something

When writing her essay, she included clear EVIDENCE from the text to support her argument. She used specific examples and details to prove her point.

EVIDENCE means proof or facts that support an idea

After the rainstorm, the dry soil began to ABSORB the water quickly. The roots of the plants took in the moisture they needed to survive.

ABSORB means to take in or soak up

During social studies, the class discussed how the colonies chose to DECLARE independence from Britain. This formal statement showed they were no longer under British control.

DECLARE means to announce something officially or publicly

In math class, students learned to MULTIPLY fractions by multiplying the numerators and denominators across. This process helps find the total when combining equal parts.

MULTIPLY means to combine equal groups or amounts

In the novel, the author slowly reveals the character’s MOTIVE for lying to his friends. Readers learn he was trying to protect someone else from getting in trouble.

MOTIVE means the reason why someone does something

The scientist carefully measured the TEMPERATURE of the water before placing it on the hot plate. After several minutes, the reading increased significantly, showing how heat energy affects matter.

TEMPERATURE means how hot or cold something is