Level: B1

7th Grade Spelling List

Spelling words commonly taught in public schools — the 7th grade list.

Words 1–25
abandon – He had to abandon his old bike in the park.
absorb – A sponge can absorb water quickly.
abuse – We should never abuse animals.
accent – She has a British accent when she speaks.
accident – He broke his arm in an accident.
accompanied – My mom accompanied me to school.
accomplishment – Winning the race was a big accomplishment.
accurate – Her answer was accurate and correct.
acquaint – I would like to acquaint you with my friend.
acquire – I want to acquire new skills.
acres – The farm has ten acres of land.
activities – We have fun activities at summer camp.
acute – He felt an acute pain in his leg.
adapt – Animals adapt to cold weather.
adaptation – A polar bear's fur is an adaptation.
adequate – We have an adequate supply of food.
adjustment – The new shoes need some adjustment.
administer – The nurse will administer your medicine.
admiration – I have much admiration for my teacher.
admit – I will admit I made a mistake.
adolescent – A teenager is an adolescent.
adopt – We will adopt a puppy from the shelter.
advanced – She reads at an advanced level.
advantage – It is an advantage to speak two languages.
advertise – Stores advertise sales on TV.
Words 26–50
advertising – Advertising helps sell products.
advise – My mom likes to advise me on homework.
advisory – There is a weather advisory for today.
affect – Not sleeping can affect your mood.
afterwards – We went to eat ice cream afterwards.
agility – The cat showed great agility climbing the tree.
agricultural – The agricultural fair had many animals and crops.
airconditioned – The car is airconditioned and cool.
aisle – Please walk down the aisle to your seat.
album – I put my favorite photos in an album.
algae – Green algae grows in the pond.
allergies – Her allergies make her sneeze in spring.
alligator – The alligator swims in the river.
allowance – I get a small allowance each week.
allowed – We are allowed to play outside after lunch.
amplifier – The singer used an amplifier for his guitar.
analyze – Scientists analyze data to find answers.
angels – In the play, the children dressed as angels.
angles – A triangle has three angles.
ankles – My socks cover my ankles.
anniversary – My parents celebrated their wedding anniversary.
announce – The teacher will announce the winner.
antenna – The radio has a long antenna.
antique – That chair is an antique from 1900.
anybody – Anybody can join the club.
Words 51–75
apostrophe – Use an apostrophe in “don’t.”
appeal – The new game has a lot of appeal.
appearance – Her appearance was neat and clean.
appendixes – Books sometimes have appendixes at the end.
applesauce – I like to eat applesauce with dinner.
applied – She applied for a library card.
applying – He is applying glue to the paper.
approval – I need my mom’s approval to go outside.
aquarium – We saw fish in the big aquarium.
archeology – Archeology is the study of old things.
argument – We had an argument about the best game.
arouse – A loud noise can arouse your interest.
article – I read an article about pandas.
assemble – We will assemble the toy at home.
assembly – The whole school went to the assembly.
assistance – Thank you for your assistance with my homework.
associate – I associate summer with swimming.
association – The association helps students learn.
assorted – We bought an assorted box of crayons.
assume – I assume you are ready to start.
asthma – She uses an inhaler for her asthma.
astronaut – An astronaut travels in space.
atmosphere – The atmosphere surrounds the earth.
attain – He will attain his goal with hard work.
attendant – The attendant helped us at the hotel.
Words 76–100
attitude – A good attitude makes friends.
attraction – The zoo is a fun attraction.
auction – We bought a bike at the auction.
authority – The teacher has authority in the class.
authorize – Only the principal can authorize the trip.
autograph – I asked the singer for an autograph.
automatic – The doors open automatically.
automotive – He works in the automotive industry.
awareness – We learned about awareness of recycling.
awkward – It was awkward to speak in front of the class.
bacteria – Bacteria are too small to see.
bakery – We bought bread at the bakery.
bargain – We found a great bargain on shoes.
basis – Hard work is the basis for success.
belief – I have a strong belief in kindness.
beneath – The dog slept beneath the table.
benefit – Exercise is a benefit for your health.
biannual – We have a biannual festival twice a year.
bimonthly – The magazine comes bimonthly.
biography – I read a biography of Helen Keller.
border – The fence marks the border of the yard.
boulder – A large boulder blocked the road.
boundary – The river is the boundary of the park.
bracelet – She wears a bracelet on her wrist.
brackets – Put the words in brackets in the sentence.
Words 101–125
brilliant – The stars look brilliant in the night sky.
broccoli – We had broccoli for dinner.
browse – You can browse the internet for information.
cafeteria – We eat lunch in the cafeteria at school.
calendar – Mark your birthday on the calendar.
calories – There are many calories in candy.
campaign – The mayor started a new campaign for clean parks.
cancellation – The rain caused the game's cancellation.
capital – Paris is the capital of France.
carelessness – Carelessness can cause mistakes.
carpenter – A carpenter builds houses.
cashier – The cashier helped us pay for groceries.
catalog – The catalog shows all the new books.
celebrated – We celebrated her birthday with a cake.
challenge – Climbing the mountain was a big challenge.
character – The main character in the story is brave.
chef – The chef cooked a tasty meal.
chemistry – We do experiments in chemistry class.
circular – The table is circular in shape.
circumference – Measure the circumference of the circle.
civilization – Ancient civilization built pyramids.
collision – The cars had a small collision.
commentary – The coach gave a commentary after the game.
commercial – I saw a toy commercial on TV.
committee – The committee planned the school event.
Words 126–150
communicate – We communicate by phone and email.
community – Our community held a festival.
commuter – Dad is a commuter who takes the train to work.
compete – I like to compete in spelling bees.
competition – The competition was exciting to watch.
complement – Ice cream is a perfect complement to cake.
complication – There was a complication with my order.
compliment – She gave me a nice compliment about my drawing.
composition – We wrote a short composition in class.
comprehension – Reading comprehension is important for school.
conceal – Please conceal the present until her birthday.
concert – We are going to a music concert tonight.
conclusion – What is your conclusion after reading?
concrete – The sidewalk is made of concrete.
conference – The conference lasted two days.
confessed – He confessed to eating the cookie.
confidence – I have confidence in my answer.
conquer – The team will conquer its fear of losing.
conscience – My conscience told me to tell the truth.
conscious – He was conscious after his fall.
conservation – We learned about water conservation in science.
considerable – The job took a considerable amount of time.
consideration – Please show consideration for others.
construction – The new school is under construction.
continual – The rain was continual all day.
Words 151–175
contribution – Thank you for your contribution to the project.
cooperate – Please cooperate with your classmates.
coordination – Good coordination helps in sports.
courageous – The firefighter was very courageous.
criminal – The criminal was caught by police.
criticism – The coach gave some helpful criticism.
customer – The customer bought some fruit.
data – The computer stores lots of data.
debt – He paid off his debt to the bank.
deceive – It is wrong to deceive your friends.
decorations – We put up decorations for the party.
definite – We have a definite answer to the question.
definition – Please give the definition of the word.
delicate – Be careful, the glass is very delicate.
demonstrate – The teacher will demonstrate the experiment.
dependent – A baby is dependent on its parents.
descendant – She is a descendant of a famous king.
description – Write a description of the picture.
detect – The alarm can detect smoke.
detour – We took a detour around the road work.
develop – Plants develop from seeds.
diameter – The diameter of the circle is 10 cm.
dictionary – Look up the word in the dictionary.
difference – There is a big difference between day and night.
disaster – The flood was a big disaster for the town.
Words 176–200
discourage – Don’t let mistakes discourage you.
discovery – The scientist made a new discovery.
disease – The doctor helps treat the disease.
distress – The lost puppy showed signs of distress.
document – Please sign the document before leaving.
domestic – Cats and dogs are domestic animals.
durable – This backpack is very durable.
easily – She can easily solve the puzzle.
ecology – We learned about ecology in science class.
edition – I read the latest edition of the magazine.
editor – The editor checked my story for mistakes.
effect – The effect of the rain was a muddy field.
effective – The new rule was very effective.
eliminate – Please eliminate any wrong answers.
embarrass – I did not want to embarrass myself.
emotion – Love is a happy emotion.
encouragement – My friend gave me encouragement.
engineer – An engineer builds bridges and roads.
entertainment – The show was great entertainment.
environment – We must protect the environment.
estimate – Can you estimate how many candies are in the jar?
evaporate – The sun will evaporate the water.
examination – The doctor gave me a health examination.
exceptional – Her artwork is exceptional.
exclamation – She shouted with joy, "Wow!" is an exclamation.
Words 201–225
exclude – Please exclude broken toys from the box.
exhibit – The museum has a new dinosaur exhibit.
exist – Dinosaurs no longer exist.
expensive – That watch is very expensive.
explorer – An explorer travels to new places.
exposure – Too much sun exposure can cause a sunburn.
external – The external wall needs paint.
extinct – The dodo bird is extinct.
extraordinary – She has an extraordinary singing voice.
extreme – We had extreme weather last winter.
factor – Practice is a key factor in learning.
familiar – His face looks familiar to me.
fascinating – The story about space was fascinating.
fatigue – After the long hike, I felt fatigue.
fertilize – Farmers fertilize crops to help them grow.
flammable – Gasoline is very flammable.
fluid – Water is a clear fluid.
forfeit – If you break the rule, you forfeit the game.
forgery – Passing fake money is forgery.
fortunate – I am fortunate to have good friends.
foundation – Education is the foundation of success.
frequent – He makes frequent trips to the library.
frustrated – I felt frustrated when I lost the game.
generation – My grandmother’s generation lived long ago.
genuine – The ring is made of genuine gold.
Words 226–250
graduate – My sister will graduate from college.
grammar – We study grammar in English class.
gravity – The ball falls because of gravity.
guarantee – The toy comes with a guarantee.
gymnasium – We play basketball in the gymnasium.
heroic – The firefighter was heroic.
hesitate – Don’t hesitate to ask for help.
hibernate – Bears hibernate in winter.
historian – A historian studies the past.
icicles – The roof was covered in icicles.
ideal – The weather was ideal for a picnic.
ignite – Please ignite the candle with a match.
illogical – His answer was illogical and didn’t make sense.
imaginary – He has an imaginary friend named Max.
imitation – Parrots are good at imitation of sounds.
impress – You can impress your teacher by working hard.
inaccurate – That clock is inaccurate; it’s always slow.
incredible – The magician’s trick was incredible.
index – Check the index at the back of the book.
individual – Each individual has a different story.
inexpensive – The notebook was inexpensive.
inflation – Prices rise because of inflation.
inherit – I hope to inherit my grandpa’s watch.
innocent – The puppy looked innocent after the mess.
inspire – My teacher’s words inspire me.
Words 251–275
instructor – Our instructor teaches us to swim.
intelligent – The intelligent student solved the puzzle quickly.
interest – I have an interest in science.
interfere – Please don’t interfere with my work.
interference – The radio had a lot of interference last night.
international – We watched an international soccer match.
interrupt – Try not to interrupt people when they speak.
interval – There is a short interval between classes.
introduction – The teacher made an introduction to the lesson.
investigation – The detective started an investigation of the case.
invitations – We sent out birthday invitations.
involvement – His involvement in sports keeps him active.
irregular – The edges of the leaf are irregular.
irresistible – The cake was irresistible to everyone.
irrigation – The farm uses irrigation to water crops.
irritable – Lack of sleep can make you irritable.
isle – We sailed to a small isle.
journal – She writes in her journal every night.
judgment – It takes good judgment to make choices.
jury – The jury listened to the trial.
kernel – There is a kernel in each popcorn.
kingdom – The lion is called the king of the kingdom.
labeled – The jars are labeled with names.
lbs – My puppy weighs 10 lbs.
pounds – He lifted 20 pounds at the gym.
Words 276–300
league – She joined the soccer league.
legible – Your writing is very legible and clear.
leisure – I like to read in my leisure time.
lightning – The lightning flashed during the storm.
limited – The offer is only for a limited time.
luxury – Staying in a hotel felt like a luxury.
machinery – The farm uses big machinery.
magnificent – The castle looked magnificent at sunset.
maintain – Please maintain your room clean.
majority – The majority voted yes.
management – The store management is friendly.
manufacturer – The car manufacturer makes many models.
mattress – The bed has a soft mattress.
measurement – We took the measurement of the desk.
medium – The dog is not big or small; it is medium size.
memorize – I need to memorize my lines for the play.
memory – My grandma has a good memory.
merchandise – The store has new merchandise.
merely – I was merely asking a question.
messenger – The messenger delivered a note to me.
metric – The metric system uses centimeters and meters.
microphone – Speak into the microphone on stage.
microscope – We saw tiny bugs with the microscope.
mileage – The car gets good mileage per gallon.
miniature – He built a miniature model of the city.
Words 301–325
minor – The mistake was minor and easy to fix.
mischief – The puppy got into some mischief.
modeling – She enjoys modeling with clay.
moisture – Plants need moisture to grow.
monitor – Please monitor the class while I am gone.
morale – Team morale is high after the win.
mosquito – A mosquito bit my arm.
motorcycle – He rode his motorcycle down the street.
mural – The artist painted a large mural on the wall.
muscular – The athlete has a very muscular body.
musician – The musician played the piano beautifully.
mysterious – There was a mysterious noise at night.
mystery – The book is a fun mystery to solve.
narrator – The narrator tells the story.
national – The eagle is our national bird.
necessary – It is necessary to bring your homework.
nervous – I feel nervous before a test.
numerous – There are numerous books on the shelf.
nursery – Babies sleep in the nursery.
nutrition – Good nutrition keeps you healthy.
objective – Our objective is to finish the project.
obtain – I hope to obtain good grades this year.
obvious – It is obvious that you are happy.
occupation – My dad’s occupation is a teacher.
occur – Rainbows occur after it rains.
Words 326–350
occurred – The accident occurred yesterday.
omitted – She omitted her name from the list.
omitting – He is omitting the answer on purpose.
operation – The hospital does an operation each day.
opinion – What is your opinion about the book?
oppose – I oppose the plan to close the park.
opposition – There was strong opposition to the idea.
ordinary – It was just an ordinary day.
organize – We organize our books by color.
originality – She showed great originality in her art.
palette – The painter’s palette had many colors.
parallel – The lines are parallel to each other.
paralyze – The spider’s bite can paralyze its prey.
participate – Please participate in the game.
passersby – The passersby stopped to watch the parade.
patience – You need patience to finish a puzzle.
patients – The doctor saw ten patients today.
pedestrian – The pedestrian crossed the street safely.
percentage – What percentage of the class is here?
permanent – My mom got a permanent marker.
permission – You need permission to go on the trip.
permitting – We are going outside, permitting the weather is good.
persist – Always persist even if things are hard.
personnel – The new school personnel are very kind.
persuade – He tried to persuade me to play.
Words 351–375
phase – The moon is in a new phase tonight.
poisonous – Some berries are poisonous.
political – We learned about political leaders in history.
portrait – She painted a portrait of her dog.
possess – I possess a collection of stamps.
practical – It is practical to wear boots in the snow.
precede – April will precede May on the calendar.
precision – The cut was made with precision.
preferred – My preferred snack is apples.
premium – This is a premium brand of juice.
preparation – Good preparation helps for tests.
presence – Her presence made the room happy.
pressure – I felt pressure to do well in the contest.
prevention – Brushing your teeth is good for prevention of cavities.
principle – Always be honest, that is a good principle.
proceed – We will proceed with the lesson.
process – Making bread is a long process.
profession – Teaching is an important profession.
prohibit – The sign says to prohibit swimming here.
pronounce – Can you pronounce this word?
pronunciation – His pronunciation of English is very clear.
punctuate – Don’t forget to punctuate your sentences.
punctuation – Use the correct punctuation in your writing.
quality – This sweater is of high quality.
quantity – We ordered a large quantity of apples.
Words 376–400
quizzed – The teacher quizzed us on spelling.
quotation – He started his essay with a quotation.
reasonable – The price was very reasonable.
receipt – Don’t lose your receipt from the store.
recipe – Grandma’s recipe makes yummy cookies.
recognize – I recognize your handwriting.
recommend – I recommend this book to everyone.
record – I like to record videos of my cat.
rectangle – A rectangle has four sides.
refrigerator – The milk is in the refrigerator.
reign – The queen’s reign lasted many years.
relationship – He has a good relationship with his sister.
relief – I felt relief after the test ended.
relieve – The medicine will relieve your pain.
remainder – There is one cookie as the remainder.
research – We did a research project on animals.
reservation – I made a reservation at the restaurant.
resign – He will resign from his job next week.
responsible – You are responsible for feeding the dog.
restaurant – We had pizza at the new restaurant.
revision – I will make a revision to my story.
rhyme – “Cat” and “hat” rhyme.
rhythm – I like the rhythm of this song.
satisfying – Solving a hard puzzle is satisfying.
scholar – She is a scholar who loves to study.
Words 401–425
sculpture – We saw a large sculpture in the museum.
secluded – The cabin was in a secluded forest.
security – The bank has good security.
seize – Police will seize any stolen goods.
senator – The senator spoke to the students.
sensitive – He is sensitive to loud noises.
separate – Please separate the colors from the whites.
serial – The serial number is on the back of the phone.
severe – The storm was very severe.
shallow – The water in the pool is shallow.
shatter – The window will shatter if you throw a rock.
sheriff – The sheriff keeps the town safe.
shield – The knight carried a shield.
signature – Please write your signature on the form.
significance – The significance of this day is great.
silence – There was silence in the library.
similar – My bag is similar to yours.
sincerity – I thanked her for her sincerity.
situation – The situation is under control.
smudge – Don’t smudge your drawing with your hand.
social – We had a social event at school.
soldier – The soldier wore a uniform.
solemn – The ceremony was quiet and solemn.
southern – Georgia is a southern state.
specialty – Pasta is the chef’s specialty.
Words 426–450
specific – She had a specific color in mind.
sponsor – The company will sponsor the race.
stability – The table has good stability.
startle – The loud noise will startle the baby.
stationary – The bike was stationary and did not move.
stationery – I wrote a letter on nice stationery.
statue – The statue is made of stone.
substitute – Mr. Lee is our substitute teacher today.
subtraction – We learned subtraction in math.
succeeded – She succeeded in finishing her project.
summary – Write a short summary of the story.
summit – We reached the summit of the mountain.
summon – The king will summon his knights.
superior – This phone is superior to my old one.
supervision – The class is under the supervision of the teacher.
surgeon – The surgeon performed the operation.
surgery – She will have surgery next week.
surplus – We have a surplus of apples this year.
surrender – The army had to surrender to the enemy.
survival – Water is important for survival.
suspension – The bridge is held up by suspension cables.
sustain – The food will sustain us during the hike.
symbol – The heart is a symbol of love.
symphony – We listened to the symphony play music.
temperature – The temperature is very hot today.
Words 451–475
territory – The dog guards its territory.
theater – We watched a movie at the theater.
thorough – Please give the room a thorough cleaning.
tomato – We grew a tomato in our garden.
tongue – Stick out your tongue for the doctor.
tournament – Our team won the tournament.
tradition – We have a family tradition of baking cookies.
tragedy – The story ended in tragedy.
transferred – I transferred schools last year.
transparent – The glass is so transparent you can see through it.
transport – Trucks transport goods across the country.
treasury – The gold is kept in the treasury.
triumph – The race ended in triumph for our team.
tropical – Bananas grow in tropical places.
tying – He is tying his shoes.
umbrella – I need my umbrella when it rains.
uncertain – I am uncertain about the answer.
unfortunate – It was unfortunate that it rained on our trip.
uniform – All students must wear a uniform.
universal – Smiling is a universal sign of happiness.
unnecessary – It is unnecessary to bring extra food.
urge – I have an urge to sing.
vaccinate – The doctor will vaccinate the baby.
valuable – The painting is very valuable.
vanilla – I like vanilla ice cream best.
Words 476–490
various – We saw animals of various sizes.
vegetables – Eat your vegetables to stay healthy.
version – I like the new version of the song.
violation – Parking here is a violation of the rules.
visible – The mountain is visible from my window.
visualize – I try to visualize my goals.
vitamin – Oranges have a lot of vitamin C.
vocabulary – We are learning new vocabulary words.
volcano – The volcano erupted last year.
wealthy – The man in the big house is wealthy.
weapon – A sword is a weapon.
wedding – We went to my cousin’s wedding.
witness – The witness saw the accident.
worthwhile – Helping a friend is worthwhile.
wrapper – Please throw the wrapper in the trash.