grade 7 def first Flashcards
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Present in large amounts.(Synonym: Plentiful)
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Abundant
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To make something easier to understand.(Synonym: Explain)
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Clarify
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A substance used to protect against diseases.(Synonym: Immunization)
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Vaccine
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Hints about what will happen later in a story.(Synonym: Hinting)
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Foreshadowing
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The emotional atmosphere of a story.(Synonym: Feeling)
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Mood
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A story or account of events.(Synonym: Tale)
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Narrative
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Words that imitate sounds.(Synonym: Sound words)
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Onomatopoeia
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The perspective from which a story is told.(Synonym: Viewpoint)
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Point of View
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The solution or outcome of a story.(Synonym: Conclusion)
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Resolution
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Writing that criticizes using humor.(Synonym: Parody)
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Satire
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The main idea or message of a story.(Synonym: Central idea)
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Theme
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The writer’s attitude toward the subject.(Synonym: Style)
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Tone
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A change that helps an organism survive.(Synonym: Adjustment)
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Adaptation
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Writing arranged with a rhythm, typically poetry.(Synonym: Line)
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Verse
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Something valuable that you own.(Synonym: Property)
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Asset
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A plan for spending money.(Synonym: Financial plan)
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Budget
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The activity of buying and selling goods.(Synonym: Trade)
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Commerce
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Money that is owed.(Synonym: Liability)
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Debt
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The wealth and resources of a country.(Synonym: Financial system)
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Economy
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Putting money into something for profit.(Synonym: Funding)
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Investment
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Money earned after expenses are paid.(Synonym: Earnings)
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Profit
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Money made from a business.(Synonym: Income)
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Revenue
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A share in the ownership of a company.(Synonym: Equity)
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Stock
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A substance that speeds up a chemical reaction.(Synonym: Accelerator)
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Catalyst
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An exchange of money or goods. (Synonym: Deal)
Transaction
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A body of water surrounded by land on three sides. (Synonym: Cove)
Bay
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A deep valley with steep sides. (Synonym: Gorge)
Canyon
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One of Earth's seven large land masses. (Synonym: Landmass)
Continent
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An imaginary line dividing the Earth into north and south. (Synonym: Zero latitude)
Equator
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A large, slow-moving mass of ice. (Synonym: Ice sheet)
Glacier
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A protected place for ships. (Synonym: Dock)
Harbor
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A narrow strip of land connecting two larger areas. (Synonym: Land bridge)
Isthmus
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A fertile area in a desert. (Synonym: Waterhole)
Oasis
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Land surrounded by water on three sides. (Synonym: Promontory)
Peninsula
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The amount of matter in a certain volume. (Synonym: Thickness)
Density
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A mountain that erupts with lava. (Synonym: Lava mountain)
Volcano
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The gradual change in species over time. (Synonym: Development)
Evolution
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The process of becoming a fossil. (Synonym: Preservation)
Fossilization
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The study of heredity and genes. (Synonym: Inheritance science)
Genetics
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The passing of traits from parents to offspring. (Synonym: Genetics)
Heredity
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Laws that explain motion and force. (Synonym: Principles of physics)
Newton's Laws
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Copying or reproducing something. (Synonym: Duplication)
Replication
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To reach a goal successfully. (Synonym: Accomplish)
Achieve
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Related to feeding and nutrition in ecosystems. (Synonym: Nutritional)
Trophic
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Relating to algebra, including variables and expressions. (Synonym: Mathematical)
Algebraic
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A number in front of a variable in math. (Synonym: Multiplier)
Coefficient
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A mathematical statement that two things are not equal. (Synonym: Disparity)
Inequality
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Relating to straight-line equations or functions. (Synonym: Straight)
Linear
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One of four sections on a coordinate grid. (Synonym: Section)
Quadrant
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A number that can be expressed as a fraction. (Synonym: Fractional)
Rational
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The steepness of a line on a graph. (Synonym: Gradient)
Slope
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A proven statement in mathematics. (Synonym: Proposition)
Theorem
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A symbol representing a number in math. (Synonym: Unknown)
Variable
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To accept or recognize something. (Synonym: Admit)
Acknowledge
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The point where two lines meet in geometry. (Synonym: Corner)
Vertex
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A union between countries or groups. (Synonym: Partnership)
Alliance
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Adding territory to a country. (Synonym: Takeover)
Annexation
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An object made by humans, often historical. (Synonym: Relic)
Artifact
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A system of lords, vassals, and peasants. (Synonym: Medieval hierarchy)
Feudalism
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Extending a country’s power through colonization. (Synonym: Expansionism)
Imperialism
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The belief in U.S. territorial expansion. (Synonym: Expansion ideology)
Manifest Destiny
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Information spread to influence opinions. (Synonym: Misinformation)
Propaganda
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A movement for religious reform. (Synonym: Change)
Reformation
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A period of cultural rebirth in Europe. (Synonym: Revival)
Renaissance
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Having a strong desire to succeed. (Synonym: Driven)
Ambitious
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A formal agreement between countries. (Synonym: Pact)
Treaty
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A reference to another work or event. (Synonym: Mention)
Allusion
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A short, entertaining story. (Synonym: Tale)
Anecdote
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A universal symbol or character type. (Synonym: Prototype)
Archetype
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The emotional or implied meaning of a word. (Synonym: Suggestion)
Connotation
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The literal meaning of a word. (Synonym: Definition)
Denotation
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A polite word used instead of a harsh one. (Synonym: Softened term)
Euphemism
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Extreme exaggeration for effect. (Synonym: Overstatement)
Hyperbole
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Placing things side by side for comparison. (Synonym: Contrast)
Juxtaposition
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A statement that seems contradictory but reveals a truth. (Synonym: Contradiction)
Paradox
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To expect or predict something. (Synonym: Foresee)
Anticipate
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Giving human traits to nonhuman things. (Synonym: Humanizing)
Personification
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A change or addition to a legal document. (Synonym: Modification)
Amendment
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A system of managing government through departments. (Synonym: Administration)
Bureaucracy
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The rights of citizens to freedom and equality. (Synonym: Liberties)
Civil Rights
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Data about populations. (Synonym: Statistics)
Demographics
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The study of money and resources. (Synonym: Finance)
Economics
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A system where power is divided between national and state governments. (Synonym: Division of powers)
Federalism
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The spread of ideas and trade worldwide. (Synonym: International integration)
Globalization
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Laws created by a government. (Synonym: Lawmaking)
Legislation
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A focus on building military power. (Synonym: Armed focus)
Militarism
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A way of dealing with something. (Synonym: Method)
Approach
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A nation’s right to govern itself. (Synonym: Independence)
Sovereignty
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A group of islands. (Synonym: Island chain)
Archipelago
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The average weather conditions in a region. (Synonym: Weather pattern)
Climate
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The cutting down of forests. (Synonym: Clearing)
Deforestation
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The process by which land becomes desert. (Synonym: Land degradation)
Desertification
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The wearing away of Earth’s surface. (Synonym: Weathering)
Erosion
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Imaginary lines that measure distance north or south of the equator. (Synonym: Horizontal lines)
Latitude
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Imaginary lines that measure distance east or west of the prime meridian. (Synonym: Vertical lines)
Longitude
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A flat area raised above the surrounding land. (Synonym: Upland)
Plateau
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The arrangement of physical features on Earth. (Synonym: Terrain)
Topography
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A discussion where different views are expressed. (Synonym: Debate)
Argument
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The growth of cities. (Synonym: City expansion)
Urbanization
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Having a pH less than 7. (Synonym: Sour)
Acidic
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The smallest unit of matter. (Synonym: Particle)
Atom
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The variety of life in a specific area. (Synonym: Ecological variety)
Biodiversity
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A thread-like structure carrying genetic information. (Synonym: DNA strand)
Chromosome
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A community of interacting organisms and their environment. (Synonym: Biome)
Ecosystem
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The study of water and its movement. (Synonym: Water science)
Hydrology
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The force exerted by magnets. (Synonym: Attraction force)
Magnetism
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Any living thing. (Synonym: Creature)
Organism
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A simple cell without a nucleus. (Synonym: Unicellular organism)
Prokaryote
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The power to give orders or make decisions. (Synonym: Control)
Authority
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A relationship between two organisms that benefits at least one. (Synonym: Mutualism)
Symbiosis
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A detailed design or plan. (Synonym: Draft)
Blueprint
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A path for electrical current. (Synonym: Network)
Circuit
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The act of pressing something into a smaller space. (Synonym: Compacting)
Compression
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A new method, idea, or product. (Synonym: Invention)
Innovation
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The point of connection between systems or devices. (Synonym: Interaction)
Interface
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A system of parts working together in a machine. (Synonym: Apparatus)
Mechanism
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The part of a computer that processes data. (Synonym: CPU)
Processor
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The first model of a product. (Synonym: Sample)
Prototype
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The programs used by a computer. (Synonym: Application)
Software
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A preference that prevents fair judgment. (Synonym: Prejudice)
Bias
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Sending information or energy from one place to another. (Synonym: Transfer)
Transmission
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Relating to the heart and blood vessels. (Synonym: Circulatory)
Cardiovascular
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Relating to the system that processes food. (Synonym: Nutritional)
Digestive
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A chemical messenger in the body. (Synonym: Regulator)
Hormone
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The body's ability to resist disease. (Synonym: Resistance)
Immunity
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The process of converting food into energy. (Synonym: Energy process)
Metabolism
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A nerve cell in the body. (Synonym: Brain cell)
Neuron
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The process of breathing. (Synonym: Inhalation and exhalation)
Respiration
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Relating to bones in the body. (Synonym: Bone-related)
Skeletal
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A group of similar cells performing a function. (Synonym: Cellular structure)
Tissue
