100 words that every 7th grader should master
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Mastering these 100 essential words is crucial for 7th graders to excel in English Olympiads and lay a strong foundation for future competitive exams.
Abate - To decrease in force or intensity
Abstract - Not concrete; theoretical
Acute - Sharp or severe in effect; intense
Adversary - Opponent or enemy
Advocate - To speak or write in support of; a supporter
Aesthetic - Pertaining to beauty or the arts
Alleviate - To make more bearable; to ease
Ambiguous - Having more than one meaning; unclear
Amiable - Friendly; good-natured
Amplify - To make larger; to expand
Antagonize - To provoke hostility or anger
Apathy - Lack of interest or emotion; indifference
Apprehensive - Fearful or anxious about the future; uneasy
Articulate - Able to speak clearly and expressively
Ascertain - To find out for certain; to determine
Assess - To evaluate or estimate the nature, ability, or quality of
Authentic - Genuine; true
Awe - A feeling of reverence or admiration mixed with fear or wonder
Bias - A preconceived opinion that prevents impartial judgment
Bizarre - Strange or unusual in appearance, style, or character
Boisterous - Rough and noisy; energetic
Burgeon - To grow or develop rapidly; to flourish
Camaraderie - Goodwill and rapport among friends
Candid - Frank and straightforward; honest
Capricious - Impulsive and unpredictable
Cascade - A waterfall; to fall or flow like a waterfall
Cerebral - Intellectual; of the brain
Cherish - To hold dear; to treasure
Coerce - To force by intimidation or threats
Cohesion - The act or state of uniting or sticking together
Collaborate - To work together on a project or task
Compassion - Sympathy or concern for others’ suffering or misfortune
Complacent - Self-satisfied; smug
Comprehensive - Covering or including everything
Condescend - To stoop to someone else’s level; to patronize
Confide - To trust someone with private or confidential information
Confine - To keep within bounds; to limit
Confine - To keep within bounds; to limit or restrict
Consensus - General agreement; majority opinion
Constitute - To make up; to be the parts of
Contemplate - To consider thoughtfully; to reflect upon
Contradict - To assert the opposite of what someone has said or done
Contrive - To plan or scheme in a creative way; to invent
Conviction - A firmly held belief or opinion
Cower - To cringe in fear; to shrink away
Crafty - Cunning; sly
Credible - Believable; trustworthy
Culminate - To reach the highest point or climax
Debris - Scattered fragments, wreckage
Decadent - Decaying or declining, especially in morals or artistic standards
Deceive - To mislead or trick
Decipher - To interpret or decode
Deduce - To reach a conclusion by reasoning; to infer
Deft - Skillful; dexterous
Deliberate - Done intentionally; carefully thought out
Deluge - A flood; a heavy downpour
Depict - To represent or show in a picture; to describe
Deplete - To use up gradually; to lessen in amount or value
Desolate - Deserted and lonely; uninhabited
Despair - Loss of hope; hopelessness
Deter - To discourage or prevent from taking action
Deteriorate - To become worse; to decline in quality, value, or strength
Detrimental - Harmful; damaging
Deviate - To depart from an established course or norm
Devotion - Loyalty; commitment; dedication
Dexterity - Skill and grace in physical movement, especially in the hands; agility
Diffuse - To spread or scatter widely; to disperse
Dilapidated - Fallen into disrepair or decay, especially through neglect
Diligent - Hardworking; industrious
Diminish - To make or become smaller or less; to reduce or decrease
Discern - To perceive or recognize something obscure or difficult to grasp
Disclose - To reveal or make known; to uncover
Discreet - Careful and circumspect in one’s speech or actions; cautious
Discreet - Careful and circumspect in one’s speech or actions; cautious
Dismay - A sudden feeling of distress or discouragement; to cause distress or discouragement
Dismantle - To take apart; to disassemble
Disparage - To belittle or speak negatively about
Diverse - Varied; showing a lot of differences within a group
Divulge - To reveal or make known
Eccentric - Unconventional; strange; odd
Elicit - To draw out or evoke
Elusive - Difficult to catch or grasp; evasive
Emulate - To imitate or copy, especially with the intent of equaling or surpassing the model
Enigma - A mystery; something that is difficult to understand or explain
Entice - To attract or lure by offering pleasure or advantage
Ephemeral - Lasting for a very short time
Equivocal - Ambiguous; open to interpretation in more than one way
Erratic - Inconsistent; unpredictable; wandering
Ethereal - Delicate and light, as if not of this world; heavenly
Evaluate - To judge or determine the significance, worth, or quality of
Evoke - To call forth or produce a reaction or emotion
Exacerbate - To make a problem or situation worse
Exemplary - Serving as a model or example; commendable
Exhilarating - Thrilling; exciting; invigorating
Exonerate - To clear from blame or accusation
Expedite - To make faster or easier; to accelerate
Exploit - To take advantage of for personal gain; to utilize
Extraneous - Not essential or relevant; extra
Exuberant - Full of enthusiasm or joy; lively
Fabricate - To invent or concoct; to make up a story or excuse
Faction - A group within a larger group, especially one with different opinions or goals
Fallacy - A mistaken belief or idea
Falter - To hesitate or waver in action or purpose
Fanatic - A person with an extreme and uncritical enthusiasm or zeal, especially for a religious or political cause
Fathom - To understand or comprehend
Fickle - Likely to change; unstable; capricious
Fictitious - Not true; made up
Fleeting - Passing swiftly; lasting only a short time
Flourish - To thrive or prosper; to grow vigorously
Formulate - To express or develop in a specific manner; to devise
Foster - To promote the development or growth of; to nurture
Fraudulent - Deceptive or dishonest; deceitful
Futile - Having no useful result; hopeless or ineffective
Gallant - Brave and noble; chivalrous
Gargantuan - Enormous in size or volume; gigantic
Generate - To create or produce; to bring into existence
Genuine - Authentic; sincere; not fake or counterfeit
Gloat - To express self-satisfaction or pleasure at another’s misfortune
Gregarious - Sociable; fond of being with others
Grimace - A facial expression showing pain, disgust, or disapproval
Grueling - Extremely tiring and demanding; exhausting
Guile - Deceitful cunning; slyness
Haphazard - Random; without a plan or direction
Harass - To disturb or torment repeatedly; to persecute
Hazard - A risk or danger; to put at risk
Heresy - A belief that goes against established doctrine or opinion
Hinder - To obstruct or prevent progress; to impede
Hoard - To collect and keep hidden or guarded; to accumulate
Humble - Modest; not proud or arrogant; simple
Humiliate - To cause someone to feel ashamed or embarrassed
Illuminate - To light up; to make clear or understandable
Immerse - To involve deeply; to absorb or engage fully
Impartial - Fair and unbiased; neutral
Imperative - Absolutely necessary or required; essential
Implicate - To involve or connect with something undesirable or illegal
Implicit - Understood without being stated; implied
Imply - To suggest or indicate indirectly; to hint
Impose - To establish or apply by authority; to enforce
Impression - An idea, feeling, or opinion about something or someone
Improvise - To create or perform on the spot without preparation; to make up as one goes along
Inadvertent - Accidental or unintentional; not deliberate
Inane - Lacking sense or significance; silly; foolish
Inaugurate - To formally begin or introduce
Incessant - Continuing without interruption; unceasing
Inevitable - Unavoidable; bound to happen
Inhibit - To hold back or restrain; to prevent or slow down
Innovative - Introducing or using new ideas, methods, or technologies
Inscrutable - Difficult to understand or interpret; mysterious
Insipid - Lacking flavor or zest; dull
Instigate - To provoke or incite (usually negative actions)
Integrity - Honesty and moral uprightness; the state of being whole and undivided
Interpret - To explain or understand the meaning of something
Intrepid - Fearless and adventurous; brave
Invoke - To call upon a higher power or authority for help; to cite or appeal to as an authority
Irate - Very angry; furious
Ironic - Contrary to what is expected or intended; sarcastic or humorous
Irrevocable - Impossible to revoke or undo; unalterable
Irrevocable - Impossible to retract or revoke; irreversible
Jovial - Cheerful and friendly; good-humored
Keen - Having or showing eagerness or enthusiasm; sharp or intense
Legacy - Something handed down from the past; a bequest
Liberate - To set free from bondage or oppression; to release
Ludicrous - Laughable because of obvious absurdity or foolishness
Malignant - Evil in nature or effect; cancerous
Malleable - Capable of being shaped or formed, as by hammering or pressure; easily influenced
Meticulous - Extremely careful and precise; showing great attention to detail
Momentous - Of great importance or significance, especially in its bearing on the future
Mundane - Ordinary or commonplace; relating to the world or earthly matters
Naive - Showing lack of experience, wisdom, or judgment; innocent and unsuspecting
Negligible - So small or unimportant as to be not worth considering; insignificant
Notorious - Widely known, especially for bad reasons; infamous
Oblivious - Unaware or forgetful; lacking conscious awareness
Ominous - Giving the impression that something bad or unpleasant is about to happen; threatening
Opulent - Rich, luxurious, or lavish; exhibiting great wealth
Ostentatious - Pretentious or showy in an attempt to impress others; excessively ornate
Paradox - A statement or situation that appears contradictory or absurd but is actually true
Perceive - To become aware of through the senses; to recognize or understand
Pertinent - Relevant or applicable to a particular matter; on topic
Pervasive - Spreading widely throughout an area or a group of people; prevalent
Pious - Devoutly religious; having strong moral principles
Plausible - Seemingly or apparently true, reasonable, or acceptable; credible
Pompous - Excessively self-important or grandiose; arrogant
Pragmatic - Dealing with things sensibly and realistically in a way that is based on practical rather than theoretical considerations
Precarious - Uncertain, unstable, or insecure; dependent on chance or circumstances beyond one’s control
Predecessor - A person who held a job or office before the current holder; ancestor
Profound - Having great depth or seriousness; intellectually deep or penetrating
Proximity - Nearness in space or time; proximity
Prudent - Acting with or showing care and thought for the future
Prudent - Acting with or showing care and thought for the future; wise
Quandary - A state of perplexity or uncertainty over what to do in a difficult situation
Quell - To put an end to; to suppress
Quintessential - The most perfect embodiment of something
Ramble - To talk at length without sticking to a topic or getting to the point
Raucous - Making a loud and harsh noise; disorderly and boisterous
Rebuff - To reject bluntly; to snub
Reclusive - Seeking or preferring seclusion or isolation; hermit-like
Rectify - To make right; to correct
Redundant - Exceeding what is necessary or normal; superfluous
Refute - To prove to be false; to disprove
Relinquish - To give up or abandon
Remorse - Deep regret or guilt for a wrong committed
Rendezvous - A meeting at an agreed time and place, typically between two people
Renounce - To give up or resign something; to reject or disown
Repudiate - To reject the validity or authority of; to disown
Resilient - Able to recover quickly from difficulties; flexible and adaptable
Resolute - Admirably purposeful; determined and unwavering
Retract - To withdraw or take back (often a statement or promise)
Revere - To regard with great respect and admiration; to honor
Revive - To bring back to life or consciousness; to restore
Rhetoric - The art of using language effectively and persuasively; inflated or grandiose language
Robust - Strong and healthy; vigorous and sturdy
Satiate - To satisfy fully or to excess
Savage - Fierce, violent, and uncontrolled; uncivilized
Savor - To enjoy and appreciate to the fullest; to relish
Sedentary - Tending to spend much time seated; somewhat inactive
Serene - Calm, peaceful, and untroubled; tranquil
Severe - Very strict or harsh; causing great pain or hardship
Skeptical - Not easily convinced; having doubts or reservations
Solitude - The state of being alone; seclusion
Soothsayer - A person who is able to predict the future; a fortune-teller
Sparse - Thinly dispersed or scattered
Sparse - Thinly dispersed or scattered; not thick or dense
Spontaneous - Arising naturally; not planned or engineered in advance
Squalid - Dirty or degraded from neglect or poverty
Stagnant - Not flowing or moving; stale or foul from standing still
Stimulate - To encourage or arouse interest or activity
Strenuous - Requiring great effort or exertion; physically or mentally demanding
Subsequent - Following in time or order; succeeding
Succinct - Brief and to the point; concise
Sufficient - Adequate; enough to meet a need or purpose
Superficial - Concerned only with surface appearances; shallow
Surmount - To overcome a difficulty or obstacle; to prevail over
Suspend - To hang by attachment from above; to temporarily stop or set aside
Sustain - To support or keep in existence; to maintain
Synthesize - To combine different ideas or sources to create something new or original
Synthesize - To combine different elements to form a new whole; to integrate
Tangible - Capable of being touched or felt; real, concrete
Temperament - A person’s characteristic emotional reactivity and intensity
Tenacious - Holding fast; persistent; stubborn
Tentative - Uncertain or hesitant; not fully worked out or agreed upon
Trepidation - Fear or agitation about something that may happen; apprehension
Ubiquitous - Present or existing everywhere
Unanimous - In complete agreement
Undermine - To weaken or ruin by degrees; to attack indirectly
Unprecedented - Never before known or seen; without previous example
Usurp - To seize and hold a position by force or without right
Utilitarian - Practical; designed to be useful rather than attractive
Validate - To confirm or make legally valid
Venerate - To regard with reverence, look up to with great respect
Verbose - Using too many words; wordy; long-winded
Volatile - Highly unstable; explosive
Voracious - Devouring everything; excessively hungry and eager
Wane - To lose size, strength, or power
Wary - Watchful, alert, cautious
Zeal - Passionate devotion to a cause, ideal, or goal