7th Grade Vocab 1

Define "assertive."

• Assertive means confidently expressing one's thoughts and needs while respecting others.
• Assertive is a synonym for aggressive behavior.
• Assertive refers to someone who is indecisive and uncertain.
• Assertive means being passive and avoiding conflict.

Define "conceivable."

• Something that is impossible to understand.
• A term used for physical objects only.
• An idea that cannot be expressed verbally.
• Capable of being imagined or understood.

Define "contradictory."

• A statement that supports another statement, allowing both to be true at the same time.
• A statement that is irrelevant to any other statement.
• A statement that is always true regardless of context.
• A statement that opposes or denies another statement, making it impossible for both to be true at the same time.

Define "differentiate."

• recognize or ascertain what makes (someone or something) different.

• to simplify a mathematical expression.

• to calculate the area under a curve

• to combine similar elements into a group.

Define "exclusive."

• Open to all; inclusive of everyone.
• Only for public use; not restricted.
• Available to everyone; widely shared.
• Limited to a particular group or individual; not shared.

Define "indicate."

• having or showing the ability to speak fluently

• point out, show

• explain the meaning of information, words, or actions

• based on or influenced by personal feelings, tastes, or opinions.

Define "notorious."

• Unknown or obscure in history.
• Famous or well-known, typically for a bad quality or deed.
• Infamous for a good deed.
• Famous for a positive quality or deed.

Define "portray."

• To criticize or judge someone harshly.
• To ignore or overlook something.
• To summarize a story or event.
• To represent or depict someone or something.

Define "sufficiently."

• Completely or entirely without limits.
• Excessively or more than needed.
• Adequately or enough to meet a requirement.
• Insufficiently or lacking in quantity.

Define "integrate."

• To separate elements into distinct parts.
• To analyze elements individually without connection.
• To ignore the relationship between different components.
• To combine or coordinate different elements into a unified whole.