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Year 7 Vocabulary List
This list is comprised of the following: Subject specific terminology. Synonyms for ‘said’, ‘nice’ and ‘happy’. Exciting new words
Your task is to learn these 100 words and their definitions by the end of the year –or as many as you can!
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Originality Fresh or unusualCoherent Logical, clearRelevance To do with the matter in handPerceptive Observant, showing insightIlluminating To light up or make brighter., useful or advantageousSpecific A precise detail, clearly definedSustained Continuing for a long period of time without interruptionOverview General summary, the big pictureContext The social or historical circumstances of the time that help us understand a book
or writer betterTentative Cautious, not fixed – using words like ‘suggests’ , ‘implies’ , ‘indicates’Embedded Clear part of something -a quote appears part of a sentence when embedded well
Evaluate To assess or judge the significance of something or more than one thingConsistent Something that is done in the same way over timeRepetition Where something is repeated or occurs more than onceAlliteration The use of the same sound at the start of words occurring close togetherPersonification To give human qualities to an objectMetaphor A word or phrase used imaginatively to represent something elseSimile A comparison using like or asSemicolon ; = This punctuation that can separate two related main clausesColon : = This punctuation introduces a list or explanationConnective Words that link other words or phrases together in a sentenceAdjective Describing wordAdverb A word that describes a verb – they normally end in -lyVerb A doing wordNoun A thing - person, object, animal, place or ideaBias Offering a prejudiced viewpointIndicate To give a sign or point out somethingConvey To communicate or transferLikeable Pleasant, friendly, easy to likeDelightful Causing delight in another person, charmingExquisite Extremely beautiful and delicate, highly refinedJoyous Full of happiness and joyEcstatic Feeling overwhelming happinessAdmitted Confess to be true, to allow someone in to a placeBellowed Shout something with a loud roarWearily Acting in a manner that reflects physical or mental exhaustionCoaxed To persuade someone gently to do somethingDisclosed To reveal something secret or hiddenChuckled To laugh quietly or inwardlyMaintained To preserve or continue with somethingMimicked Imitate someone, usually for comedy valuePondered To think about something carefully, often before a decisionSneered To smile or speak in an unkind, mocking mannerWhimpered A low, feeble sound that usually is due to pain, fear or unhappinessHastily Speedily, often linked to acting too quicklyRecklessly Not caring about the impact of your words or actions
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Test Check Check TestDynamic Positive in attitude, full of energy and new ideas, linked to changeEfficient Person or process that works in a well organised, competent way. No wasted effort.Ethereal Extremely delicate and light, as if not of this worldExotic Something either from or characteristic of a distant foreign countryEffigy Sculpture or model of a personLure Tempt someone to go somewhere often by way of a rewardLapse A brief or temporary failure of concentration or memory / a break in timeEgotism Completely absorbed in yourself and your own apparent importanceDeceptive Giving an impression different from the true one, misleadingDamper Something that deadens or depresses– e.g. put a damper on the moodDemonic Relating to or characteristic of demons or evil spiritsEnergetic Showing or involving great activity or livelinessElated Thrilled, extremely, almost ecstatically happyDefective Imperfect in some way, not workingSolemnly Serious or grave way of acting or talkingElite A group that is superior in terms of ability or qualities to the rest of societyCagey Reluctant to give information due to being suspiciousApathetic Showing or feeling no interest or concern about somethingAlert Watchful or quick to notice / to warn (verb)Adorable Inspiring great, love, affection or delightRebel A person who rises in opposition against a leader or authorityBuoyant Cheerful, able to keep afloatCombination A joining of different things togetherAssign To allocate a job or duty, or set aside something for a purposeDowdy Unfashionable and dull in appearanceBombard To attack continuouslyBlunder A stupid or careless mistakeBrutal Harsh, savagely violentCaricature A picture/description of someone/something where some characteristics are exaggerated for comic effect
Century One hundred yearsFlippant Not showing a serious or respectful attitudeFuturistic Involving very modern technology, characteristic of the future directionHarmonious Tuneful, free from argument or disagreement, forming a pleasing or consistent wholeIncandescent Full of strong emotion, passionate, emitting light as a result of being heatedIndustrious Hard workingArtificial False, not natural –made by human beingsAnxious Showing worry or nervousnessAlliance An association or union based on benefits for all partiesAgile To move quickly and easilyAdequate Satisfactory or acceptableAccused Charged with committing a crime of some sortAccurate Correct, exactAccolade An award or privilege granted as a special honourNaïve Innocent, showing a lack of experience or wisdom in their judgementYouthful Young or characteristic of young peopleSneaky Sly, crafty and cunningTalented Having a natural skill for somethingOmniscient Knowing everythingNumerous Great in number / manyMurky Dark and gloomy –often linked to thick mist, also morally questionable – he had a murky pastMalicious Spiteful, intending to do harm to someoneLethal Destructive, enough to cause deathMorbid An unhealthy interest in unpleasant subjects, especially disease and deathImminent About to happen
Year 7 Vocabulary List (Booster)
This list is comprised of the following: Subject specific terminology. Synonyms for ‘said’, ‘nice’ and ‘happy’. Exciting new words
Your task is to learn these 50 words and their definitions by the end of the year –or as many as you can!
StartTest
Term 2Check
Term 4Check
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Word Definition
Relevance To do with the matter in hand
Context The events of the time that help us understand a book or writer better
Analysis To examine something in detail
Specific A precise detail, clearly defined
Coherent Logical, clear
Noun A thing - person, object, animal, place or idea
Verb A doing word
Adverb A word that describes a verb – they normally end in -ly
Connective Words that link other words or phrases together in a sentence
Simile A comparison using like or as
Repetition Where something is repeated
Bias Showing an unfair one sided viewpoint
Suggests To put forward an idea for consideration. Analysis could start with ‘This suggests’
Rebel A person who rises up against a leader or authority
Alert Watchful or quick to notice / to warn (verb)
Futuristic Involving very modern technology, links to the future
Lethal Could cause death
Sneaky Sly, crafty
Accused Charged with committing a crime of some sort
Brutal Harsh and really violent
Century One hundred years
Lapse A brief failure of concentration or memory / a break in time
Bottomless Very deep, no bottom or limit
Methods you could use to learn these words and their meanings
1. Look/Say/Cover/Remember/Write/Check2. Picture representations3. Grouping similar words together4. Using them in sentences regularly in lessons
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Supportive Offering encouragement or help
Determination A strong will or purpose to do something
Carve To cut a tough material in order to produce something
Casual Relaxed attitude
Celebrity A famous or well known person
Charm The ability to attract or fascinate others
Choosy Taking too much care when making a choice
Crave To have a big desire for something
Crease A line or ridge on paper or clothing caused by pressing or folding something
Decisive Able to make decisions quickly / having a key role in the outcome of something
Delicate Dainty, made up of tiny parts, fragile, easily broken
Drift To be carried slowly from one place to another
Enable To make it possible for something to happen
Extend To cover a wider area, make larger
Filter To pass through a device to remove unwanted stuff
Grieve To feel intense sadness and sorrow for something or someone –usually after their death
Harmonious Tuneful, free from argument or disagreement, forming a pleasing or consistent whole
Lyric The words of a song
Majority The greater number from a group
Membership Being a member or part of a group
Mistreat To treat a person or animal cruelly or unfairly
Myth A traditional story involving supernatural beings or events / something that is believed by many but is false in reality
Negotiate Find a way through a difficult situation / to discuss
Peak The highest level, the top, the pointed top of a mountain
Admitted Confess to be true, to allow someone in to a place
Sneered To smile or speak in an unkind, mocking manner
Hinted To suggest or indicate something indirectly
Year 8 Vocabulary List
This list is comprised of the following: Subject specific terminology. Synonyms for ‘said’, ‘nice’ and ‘happy’. Exciting new words
Your task is to learn these 100 words and their definitions by the end of the year –or as many as you can!
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Term 2Check
Term 4Check
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Word Definition
Perceptive Observant, showing insightIlluminating To light up or make brighter., useful or advantageousSpecific A precise detail, clearly definedSustained Continuing for a long period of time without interruptionContext The social or historical circumstances of the time that help us understand a book
or writer betterTentative Cautious, not fixed – using words like ‘suggests’ , ‘implies’ , ‘indicates’Embedded Clear part of something -a quote appears part of a sentence when embedded well
Evaluate To assess or judge the significance of something or more than one thingSophisticated Complex, assured, a craft and finesse to itSynthesis Combination of different things to form a connected wholeAlliteration The use of the same sound at the start of words occurring close togetherPersonification To give human qualities to an objectMetaphor A word or phrase used imaginatively to represent something elseSimile A comparison using like or asSemicolon ; = This punctuation that can separate two related main clausesColon : = This punctuation introduces a list or explanationAdjective Describing wordAdverb A word that describes a verb – they normally end in -lyAssonance Similar sounds of vowels within words close to one anotherEnjambment Where a sentence continues on to the next line for effectCaesura A pause within a lineHyperbole Extreme exaggerations for effectJuxtaposition Where two contrasting things are placed togetherImplicit Indirect, suggested. Opposite of explicit (obvious, clearly stated)Pronoun A word that is substituted for a noun –e.g. he/she/itClause A part of a sentence (There are sub-clauses and main clauses)Connotation Association with / Overtone of something beyond its literal meaningIndicate To give a sign or point out somethingConvey To communicate or transferImplies To indicate or suggest something rather than explicit referenceVisceral Relating to having deep inward physical feelings about somethingTumultuous Very loud, excitable, disorderly noiseTranscendent Beyond the range od normal human experienceTinge A trace of a colourThrive To prosper, grow well, flourishSusceptible Likely to be influenced or harmed by somethingSvelte Slim and elegantSwaggered Walk or behave in a self-important mannerSubvert Undermine the power or authority of a system or institutionSublime Great beauty / excellence / unparalleledGushed To speak with exaggerated enthusiasm / Something flows out rapidlyCourteous Polite, respectful or considerate in mannerCountered To respond in opposition to somethingSincere Not dishonest, stemming from genuine feelingsStealthy Behaving in a cautious, secretive manner so as not to be seen/heardSpirited Full of energy, enthusiasm and determination
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Snag An unexpected or hidden obstacle/problem. A slight catch or tear of something.Rummage To search unsystematically or untidilySmitten Having suddenly started to like or love something or someone very muchRetract Withdraw, draw backAbrasive Showing little concern for the feelings of others, harsh. An abrasive material is capable of
polishing a hard surface via rubbing or grindingAbstract (Adjective) Relating to a thought or idea not having a physical existence / (Verb) to consider
something separately fromAdhere To believe in / stick fast toAggravate To annoy or make something worseAlias A false or assumed identityAnimated Lively, full of life and excitement / Bringing life to pictures – e.g. animated characters via filmBedraggled Untidy, messy, disordered, dishevelledBelated Coming or happening later than should have been the caseBinge A period of excessive indulgence in an activity, particularly food or drinkBlasé Unimpressed with something because one has experienced it many times beforeBoycott Withdraw from social relations with a group as a punishment or protestCamaraderie Mutual trust and friendship between people who spend a lot of time togetherCascade Small, step like waterfalls. To pour downwards rapidly in large quantities / to pass down
information to othersChicanery The use of deception to achieve one’s purposeCelestial Positioned in or relating to the sky, or outer space, or heaven.Chivalrous Considerate, courteous and respectful towards womenCompel To force someone to do somethingCompere A person who introduces the main performers in a showDerisory Ridiculously small or inadequateDepose Remove from a position suddenly and forcefullyDilapidated In a state of disrepair or ruin due to age or neglectEchelon A level or rank in an organisation or societyElaborate (adjective) – detailed, complicated in design / (verb) to develop in more detailEndearing Inspiring affectionReiterate To repeat something once or a number of times for emphasis and clarityEnigmatic Difficult to interpret or understand, mysteriousEnvisage Form a mental picture of something, to conceive an idea that is a possibility in the futureEpitomise To be a perfect example ofFortify To take steps to defend a place or thing against attackFidelity Faithfulness to a person, cause or belief demonstrated by loyaltyGesticulate Using dramatic gestures not words to convey a pointHolistic Dealing with the whole of something, not just a partHumility Having a modest, low or humble view of one’s importanceInception The establishment or starting point of somethingIndiscriminate Done at random without careful judgementInitiative The ability to begin things independently, the power to take charge before others doIntrovert A shy person who is energised by spending time aloneKleptomania A recurring need to steal, often without any reason toLoquacious Very talkativeMagnitude Something of great sizeMalleable Easily influenced, shaped, alteredMeagre Lacking in quantity or qualityOrnate Highly elaborate, decorated or complexNegligible So small or insignificant that it’s not worth bothering withPervasive An influence or effect that spreads through a wide range of peoplePirouette Act of spinning on one foot, with the raised foot touching the knee of the supporting legPrecede To come before somethingLatter Occurring nearer to the end / the second of two thingsMulticultural Relating to several cultural or ethnic groups within a societyEmbellish To make more attractive by adding things / to add untrue details to a story for effect
Year 8 Vocabulary List (Booster)
This list is comprised of the following: Subject specific terminology. Synonyms for ‘said’, ‘nice’ and ‘happy’. Exciting new words
Your task is to learn these 50 words and their definitions by the end of the year –or as many as you can!
StartTest
Term 2Check
Term 4Check
EndTest
Word Definition
Relevance To do with the matter in hand
Context The events of the time that help us understand a book or writer better
Overview General summary, the big picture
Perceptive Observant, showing insight
Coherent Logical, clear
Analysis To examine something in detail
Specific A precise detail, clearly defined
Noun A thing - person, object, animal, place or idea
Verb A doing word
Adverb A word that describes a verb – they normally end in -ly
Connective Words that link other words or phrases together in a sentence
Simile A comparison using like or as
Alliteration The use of the same sound at the start of words occurring close together
Biased An unfair one sided viewpoint
Metaphor A word or phrase used imaginatively to represent something else
Personification To give human qualities to an object
Suggests To put forward an idea for consideration. Analysis could start with ‘This suggests’
Implies To indicate or suggest something rather than explicit reference
Gloated To consider your success with great smug satisfaction
Pleaded To emotionally appeal, beg
Makeshift To act as a temporary measure
Ludicrous Foolish, unreasonable – almost amusing
Methods you could use to learn these words and their meanings1. Look/Say/Cover/Remember/Write/Check2. Picture representations3. Grouping similar words together4. Using them in sentences regularly in lessons
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Lenient To be less harsh / more tolerant than expected
Integral Necessary, the part of something that the rest depends on
Initiative The ability to begin things independently, the power to take charge before others do
Income Money received on a regular basis, from work or investments
Humane Showing kindness, care and sympathy towards others
Hostile Unfriendly, showing dislike or opposition towards someone
Glide To move with a smooth, quiet, continuous motion
Hollow Having a hole or empty space inside / without importance
Finale The last part of something exciting
Ferocious Really fierce, cruel or violent
Enrage To make someone very angry
Eligible Having the right to do something / suitable / meets conditions
Eclipse Complete or partial hiding of the sun caused by the moon passing between the sun and Earth. / To out-do
Dilemma A difficult situation or problem often involving two equally bad choices.
Devotion Love, loyalty or enthusiasm for someone or something
Dependable Trustworthy and reliable
Compliment A polite passing on of praise or admiration
Citizen Someone who legally lives in a town, city or country
Chirpy Cheerful and lively
Cherish Protect and care for something or someone
Patriotic Having strong support for your country
Censor To examine something and remove unacceptable parts
Blurt Say something quickly and suddenly without consideration
Betray To expose someone to danger or hurt by giving information to an enemy / To be disloyal
Ancestor A person, normally older than a grandparent, from whom you are descended.
Ambiguous Open to more than one interpretation
Adapt To adjust /make something suitable for a new purpose
Accessorise To decorate clothing with a fashion item
Year 7 Spellings List
Your task is to learn all of these 100 spellings by the end of the year, or as many as you can!
The Rule Words S 2 4 E
Plurals(y to an i and add es)
BodiesCitiesfamilies
Short vowel u sound spelt ou
YoungTouchTrouble
Prefixes(Most are added to word without any change in spelling)
MisbehaveDisappearincorrect
-sion endings InvasionDivisionDecision
-cian endings MusicianPoliticianElectrician
Suffix – just add ‘ly’ to an adjective to make it an adverb
SadlyUsuallyFinally
Words with silent letters
DoubtIslandKnew
Homophones
TheirThereThey’reOurAreTooTwoToYourYou’re
I before e except after c
DeceiveCeilingReceive
Two sounds of ie
TriedLiedBriefThief
Methods you could use to learn spellings
1. Look/Say/Cover/Remember/Write/Check
2. Picture representations3. Break the word down into chunks4. Checking the rules5. Repeatedly writing them out6. READING LOTS!
Drop ‘e’ and add ing
ShiningSmiling
Double letters in middle of words
TravelledHorribleSpotting
EA rather than EE spelling
BeneathReachClearly
Commonly misspelt words
AbsenceAcceptableAchievementAddressAttendanceBeginningBusinessCampaignCemeteryColumnCalendarCigaretteCondemnConsciousConvenientDesertDefinitelyEnvironmentForeignForensicGenerallyGovernmentGuaranteeHeroesIndependentImmediateIdeallyInterruptMarriageMisspellNecessaryNeighbourNoticeableOriginallyOccurredParticularQueueRecogniseRhythmSecretaryUniqueVacuumWeirdYacht
Super tough words
AficionadoChoreographyCourageousManoeuvre
OscillateReconnaissanceOnomatopoeiaAdolescenceColloquialismAsphyxiate
Year 7 Spellings List (Booster)
Your task is to learn all of these 50 spellings by the end of the year, or as many as you can!
The Rule Words S 2 4 E
-air words FairPairRepair
-are words DareCareShare
‘ear’ sounds DearHearYear
Add ‘un’ to the start of word – no change to spelling
UnhappyUnlockUndo
‘dge’ words BridgeJudgeDodge
Silent letter words Knee
Know
WriteWrap
-le ending words Middle
BattleTitle
Homophones TheirThereThey’reOurAreTooTwoToYourYou’re
I before e except after c
CeilingReceiveLied
-tion words FictionQuestion
Drop ‘e’ and add ing Smiling
Whining
Double letters in middle of words
HappyClappingStepping
Methods you could use to learn spellings
1. Look/Say/Cover/Remember/Write/Check2. Picture representations3. Break the word down into
chunks4. Checking the rules5. Repeatedly writing them out6. READING LOTS!
EA rather than EE spelling
LeadReadBead
Super Tough Words!
BoughtMessyThankfulNeighbourDessert
Year 8 Spellings List
Your task is to learn all of these 100 spellings by the end of the year, or as many as you can!
The Rule Words S 2 4 EPlurals/Superlatives(change the ending of y to an i and add es/est)
BabiesFairiesHappiestMuddiest
Short vowel u sound spelt ou
DangerousRavenousEnormous
Prefixes(Most are added to word without change in spelling)
MisinterpretDisengageInsane
-sion endings IncisionCollisionConsideration
-ian endings ComedianVegetarianTactician
Suffix – just add ‘ly’ to an adjective to make it an adverb
HarshlyQuicklyPublicly
Words with silent letters
KneeCastleKnowledge
Homophones TheirThereThey’reYourYou’reAllowedAloudWhereWearWeatherWhetherLooseLose
I before e except after c
RelievedRetrievedConceived
Two of the spellings of long e sound
FreakCreakGreedSeemed
Drop ‘e’ and add ing
FilingStylingWhining
Double letters in middle of words
AssuredClappedClassicMattered
Commonly misspelt words
AccomplishAccommodationAcquireAmateurAdviseAppearanceBasicallyCharacteristicConscientiousCriticismDefinition
DespairDiseaseEmbarrassEncouragementEspeciallyFieryGratefulHeightHumorousJealousyLicenceManageableMuscleOpportunityPerceivePerformancePhysicalPleasantPreferPsychologicalQuizzesPrincipleReceiptRestaurantScheduleScenerySeparateSuccessSentenceUndoubtedly
Super tough words
ParallelogramDiaphragmAcrimoniousConnivingNostalgiaBesiegedSacrilegiousKamikazeFahrenheitAnaphylactic
Year 8 Spellings List (Booster)
Your task is to learn all of these 50 spellings by the end of the year, or as many as you can!
The Rule Words S 2 4 E
-ure words CurePictureSure
-ore words BeforeCoremore
‘ear’ sounds FearClearNear
‘Ow’ sound in the middle of words
TownCrowdedPower
Two sounds of ‘oo’ Smooth
WoodenLooked
Silent letter words Knew
SignWrong
Soft ‘c’ words often confused with ‘s’
RaceCellBicycle
Homophones TheirThereThey’reOur
Methods you could use to learn spellings
1. Look/Say/Cover/Remember/Write/Check
2. Picture representations3. Break the word down
into chunks4. Checking the rules5. Repeatedly writing them
out6. READING LOTS!
AreLoseLooseWitchWhichYourYou’re
I before e except after c Believe
CriedReceive
-tion words MentionAction
Drop ‘e’ and add ing Shining
Timing
-ious ending words Cautious
AmbitiousDelicious
EE rather than EA spelling
MeetGreetSteep
Super Tough Words!
DecentConsiderTreasurePossibleMagical
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