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7th grade vocabulary words

A suggested collection for 7th grade practice. Read the meanings, try the examples, and use each word in a sentence of your own.

Word	Meaning	In a sentence
assessverb	To examine something and judge its quality, importance, or condition.	The coach will assess each player's progress after six weeks.
coherentadjective	Organized and connected in a way that is clear and makes sense.	The final paragraph turns the separate observations into a coherent argument.
contemporaryadjective	Belonging to or reflecting the present time.	The gallery pairs historical portraits with contemporary photography.
deriveverb	To get something from a source or work it out from other information.	We can derive the missing measurement from the diagram.
evidencenoun	Information or observations that help show whether a claim is true.	The footprints provided evidence that an animal had crossed the garden.
implyverb	To suggest something without stating it directly.	Her message seemed to imply that the meeting would be postponed.
significantadjective	Important enough to deserve attention or have an effect.	The bridge repair made a significant difference to our journey.
strategynoun	A planned approach for reaching a goal or dealing with a problem.	Our strategy is to repair the busiest paths first.
subjectiveadjective	Shaped by a person's feelings, experiences, or opinions.	Choosing the best song is a subjective judgment.
validadjective	Well founded or acceptable for the purpose being considered.	You have a valid reason to request more time.