In this Grade 7 lesson from Vocabulary for the High School Student, students learn how to use contrasting words and antonyms in context as clues to determine the meanings of unfamiliar vocabulary. The lesson introduces terms such as sober, suffice, fragile, and genuine, teaching students to identify opposite or contrasting ideas within a passage to unlock word meaning. This approach builds both vocabulary knowledge and critical reading skills aligned with the chapter's focus on context-based word learning.
Section 1
People, Ideas, and Actions
Let's begin with a set of words that describe people, assess situations, and define common actions.
| civilian (n.) | complicated (adj.) |
| concur (v.) | confirm (v.) |
| confirmation (n.) | digress (v.) |
| fragile (adj.) | galore (adv.) |
Section 2
Authenticity, Feelings, and Challenges
This group of words helps us talk about what's real, how we feel, and how we handle difficult situations.
| genuine (adj.) | hostile (adj.) |
| impatient (adj.) | inter (v.) |
| interment (n.) | mitigate (v.) |
| novice (n.) |
Section 3
Originality and Changing States
Ready to discuss things that are one-of-a-kind or in the process of changing? These words are for you.
| original (n.) | original (adj.) |
| originality (n.) | rarity (n.) |
| resume (v.) | shrink (v.) |
| sober (adj.) |
Section 4
Sufficiency, Space, and Serious Actions
Here are some powerful words used in formal or serious contexts, from courtrooms to construction sites.
| suffice (v.) | vacant (adj.) |
| vacancy (n.) | adjourn (v.) |
| astute (adj.) | censure (n.) |
| demolish (v.) | demolition (n.) |
Section 5
Conflict, Fairness, and Freedom
Let's dive into words that navigate the tricky areas of disagreement, justice, and escape.
| discharge (v.) | dissent (v.) |
| dissension (n.) | equitable (adj.) |
| inequitable (adj.) | exonerate (v.) |
| extemporaneous (adj.) | extricate (v.) |
| forfeit (v.) |
Section 6
Clarity, Conduct, and Staying Power
Our final group evaluates actions and qualities, from simple mistakes to characteristics that last a lifetime.
| illegible (adj.) | legible (adj.) |
| inadvertently (adv.) | inappropriate (adj.) |
| appropriate (adj.) | lucrative (adj.) |
| permanent (adj.) | prohibit (v.) |
| prohibition (n.) | punctual (adj.) |
| punctuality (n.) | rebuke (v.) |
| transient (adj.) | transient (n.) |
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Section 1
People, Ideas, and Actions
Let's begin with a set of words that describe people, assess situations, and define common actions.
| civilian (n.) | complicated (adj.) |
| concur (v.) | confirm (v.) |
| confirmation (n.) | digress (v.) |
| fragile (adj.) | galore (adv.) |
Section 2
Authenticity, Feelings, and Challenges
This group of words helps us talk about what's real, how we feel, and how we handle difficult situations.
| genuine (adj.) | hostile (adj.) |
| impatient (adj.) | inter (v.) |
| interment (n.) | mitigate (v.) |
| novice (n.) |
Section 3
Originality and Changing States
Ready to discuss things that are one-of-a-kind or in the process of changing? These words are for you.
| original (n.) | original (adj.) |
| originality (n.) | rarity (n.) |
| resume (v.) | shrink (v.) |
| sober (adj.) |
Section 4
Sufficiency, Space, and Serious Actions
Here are some powerful words used in formal or serious contexts, from courtrooms to construction sites.
| suffice (v.) | vacant (adj.) |
| vacancy (n.) | adjourn (v.) |
| astute (adj.) | censure (n.) |
| demolish (v.) | demolition (n.) |
Section 5
Conflict, Fairness, and Freedom
Let's dive into words that navigate the tricky areas of disagreement, justice, and escape.
| discharge (v.) | dissent (v.) |
| dissension (n.) | equitable (adj.) |
| inequitable (adj.) | exonerate (v.) |
| extemporaneous (adj.) | extricate (v.) |
| forfeit (v.) |
Section 6
Clarity, Conduct, and Staying Power
Our final group evaluates actions and qualities, from simple mistakes to characteristics that last a lifetime.
| illegible (adj.) | legible (adj.) |
| inadvertently (adv.) | inappropriate (adj.) |
| appropriate (adj.) | lucrative (adj.) |
| permanent (adj.) | prohibit (v.) |
| prohibition (n.) | punctual (adj.) |
| punctuality (n.) | rebuke (v.) |
| transient (adj.) | transient (n.) |
Book overview
Jump across lessons in the current chapter without opening the full course modal.
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