7th Grade Vocab BCYL

Abstract

Existing as an idea rather than something physical.

Adapt

To change to survive or succeed.

Analyze

To judge or decide the value or quality of something.

Bias

A preference that is unfair or one-sided.

Complex

Made of many connected parts; not simple.

Context

The situation or background that helps explain something.

Criteria

Rules or standards used to make a decision.

Diverse

Showing many different kinds or types.

Emerge

To come into view or become known.

Function

The purpose or job of something.

Hypothesis

An educated guess that can be tested.

Inequality

A lack of fairness or equal treatment.

Interpretation

An explanation of the meaning of something.

Justify

To give reasons or evidence to support an idea.

Logic

Clear and reasonable thinking.

Maintain

To keep something in good condition or the same state.

Outcome

The result of an action or event.

Principle

A basic rule or belief that guides actions.

Process

A series of steps taken to achieve a result.

Relevance

How closely something is connected to a topic.

Sequence

The order in which things happen.

Sufficient

Enough to meet a need.

Trend

A general direction in which something is changing.

Variable

Something that can change or be changed.