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!

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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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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!

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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

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