Academic Vocabulary - Grades 7-8 | Truth Carriers Academy

Lesson 1: Greek & Latin Roots

RECEIVE - The Building Blocks of Words

Over 60% of English words come from Greek and Latin! Learning roots helps you understand thousands of words.

This Week's Roots:

biolife (Greek)

graphwrite (Greek)

logosword, study (Greek)

scrib/scriptwrite (Latin)

dictsay, speak (Latin)

biography /bī-ˈä-grə-fē/ noun

Definition: A written account of someone's life (bio = life + graph = write)

Example: "We read a biography of George Müller and his life of faith."

Scripture /ˈskrip-chər/ noun

Definition: Sacred writings; the Bible (script = written)

Example: "All Scripture is given by inspiration of Elohim." (2 Timothy 3:16)

dictate /ˈdik-ˌtāt/ verb

Definition: To say words for someone to write down; to give orders (dict = say)

Example: "Paul would dictate his letters while a scribe wrote them."

"In the beginning was the Word (Logos), and the Word was with Elohim, and the Word was Elohim."
- John 1:1

RECALL - Build Words!

Use the roots to figure out these words:

1. biology (bio + logos) = the study of

2. autograph (auto + graph) = self-

3. predict (pre + dict) = to say

4. inscribe (in + scrib) = to write

REFLECT - Check Understanding

1. The root "bio" means:

write life say

2. The word "Scripture" comes from a root meaning:

speak life write

RESPOND - Apply It!

Find 5 more words using these roots Note: "Logos" in John 1:1 refers to Yahusha! Use each vocabulary word in a sentence

Lesson 2: Using Context Clues

RECEIVE - Finding Meaning from Surroundings

Context clues are hints in surrounding words that help you understand unknown words.

Types of Context Clues:

Definition: The word is defined in the sentence
Example: Examples help explain the word
Synonym: A similar word is nearby
Antonym: An opposite word is given
Inference: You figure it out from the situation

covenant /ˈkə-və-nənt/ noun

Definition: A solemn agreement or promise, often between Yahuah and His people

Example: "Yahuah made a covenant with Abraham, promising to make his descendants as numerous as the stars."

righteousness /ˈrī-chəs-nəs/ noun

Definition: The quality of being morally right; living according to Yahuah's standards

Example: "Abraham believed Yahuah, and it was counted unto him for righteousness."

transgression /trans-ˈgre-shən/ noun

Definition: Violation of a law; sin (trans = across + gress = step = stepping across the line)

Example: "Blessed is he whose transgression is forgiven, whose sin is covered." (Psalm 32:1)

"The entrance of Your words gives light; it gives understanding unto the simple."
- Psalm 119:130

RECALL - Use Context Clues

Use context clues to define the underlined words:

1. "The prophet admonished the people, warning them to turn from their sins."

Admonished probably means:

2. "Unlike the corrupt leaders who stole from the poor, David was honest and fair."

Corrupt probably means:

REFLECT - Check Understanding

1. A covenant is:

A casual promise A solemn agreement A type of sacrifice

2. "Transgression" relates to:

Transportation Sin/violation Translation

RESPOND - Apply It!

Find context clues when reading the Bible Look up "covenant" passages (Genesis 15, 17; Jeremiah 31) Write sentences using each vocabulary word

Lesson 3: Academic Vocabulary

RECEIVE - Words for School Success

These words appear across all subjects and are essential for academic reading and writing.

analyze /ˈa-nə-ˌlīz/ verb

Definition: To examine carefully; break down into parts to understand

Example: "Let's analyze this parable to understand what Yahusha was teaching."

evidence /ˈe-və-dən(t)s/ noun

Definition: Facts or information that prove something is true

Example: "The evidence of creation is seen in the complexity of DNA."

significant /sig-ˈni-fi-kənt/ adjective

Definition: Important; having great meaning or impact

Example: "The Exodus was a significant event that shaped Israel's identity."

interpret /in-ˈtər-prət/ verb

Definition: To explain the meaning of something

Example: "Joseph was able to interpret Pharaoh's dreams by Yahuah's wisdom."

contrast /ˈkän-ˌtrast/ verb/noun

Definition: To show differences; a noticeable difference

Example: "There is a stark contrast between the world's wisdom and Yahuah's wisdom."

"Study to show yourself approved unto Elohim, a workman that needs not to be ashamed."
- 2 Timothy 2:15

RECALL - Use the Words

Fill in the blanks with vocabulary words:

1. We should _____________ the evidence before making conclusions.

2. The _____________ between light and darkness is used throughout Scripture.

3. Daniel could _____________ dreams because Yahuah gave him wisdom.

4. Creation provides _____________ of Yahuah's existence.

RESPOND - Apply It!

Use these words when writing essays Analyze a Bible passage and write about it Look for these words in your textbooks

Lesson 4: More Roots

RECEIVE - Expanding Your Root Knowledge

This Week's Roots:

theoGod (Greek)

credbelieve (Latin)

ver/verittruth (Latin)

mortdeath (Latin)

viv/vitlife (Latin)

theology /thē-ˈä-lə-jē/ noun

Definition: The study of Elohim and religious beliefs (theo = God + logos = study)

Example: "Sound theology is based on careful study of Scripture."

credible /ˈkre-də-bəl/ adjective

Definition: Able to be believed; trustworthy (cred = believe)

Example: "The eyewitness accounts of the resurrection are credible."

verify /ˈver-ə-ˌfī/ verb

Definition: To prove or confirm as true (ver = truth)

Example: "The Bereans verified Paul's teaching by checking Scripture."

immortal /i-ˈmȯr-tᵊl/ adjective

Definition: Living forever; not subject to death (im = not + mort = death)

Example: "Yahuah alone has immortality." (1 Timothy 6:16)

revive /ri-ˈvīv/ verb

Definition: To bring back to life or consciousness (re = again + viv = life)

Example: "Wilt thou not revive us again: that thy people may rejoice in thee?" (Psalm 85:6)

"These were more noble than those in Thessalonica, in that they received the word with all readiness of mind, and searched the Scriptures daily, whether those things were so."
- Acts 17:11

RECALL - Word Building

Use roots to figure out meanings:

1. creed (from cred) = a statement of

2. mortal (from mort) = subject to

3. veritable (from ver) = being in fact

4. vital (from vit) = necessary for

REFLECT - Check Understanding

1. "Theology" literally means:

Study of history Study of God Study of nature

2. Something "credible" is:

Unbelievable Believable Creative

RESPOND - Apply It!

Make flashcards for all roots learned Read Acts 17:11 about the Bereans who verified Find more words with these roots

Lesson 5: Essential Biblical Terms

RECEIVE - Words Every Believer Should Know

atonement /ə-ˈtōn-mənt/ noun

Definition: The covering or removal of sin; reconciliation with Yahuah (at-one-ment)

Example: "Yom Kippur is the Day of Atonement when sins are covered."

redemption /ri-ˈdem(p)-shən/ noun

Definition: Being bought back; deliverance from sin by payment of a price

Example: "In Him we have redemption through His blood, the forgiveness of sins."

sanctification /ˌsaŋ(k)-tə-fə-ˈkā-shən/ noun

Definition: The process of being made holy; set apart for Yahuah

Example: "This is the will of Elohim, even your sanctification."

propitiation /prō-ˌpi-shē-ˈā-shən/ noun

Definition: A sacrifice that turns away wrath; satisfaction of justice

Example: "He is the propitiation for our sins." (1 John 2:2)

justification /ˌjə-stə-fə-ˈkā-shən/ noun

Definition: Being declared righteous; acquitted of guilt

Example: "Being justified by faith, we have peace with Elohim."

"In whom we have redemption through His blood, even the forgiveness of sins."
- Colossians 1:14

RECALL - Match Definitions

1. Atonement

A. Declared righteous

2. Redemption

B. Being made holy

3. Sanctification

C. Covering of sin

4. Justification

D. Bought back

Answers: 1=___ 2=___ 3=___ 4=___

RESPOND - Apply It!

Study these terms in their biblical contexts Explain each term in your own words Discuss: How do these terms relate to Yahusha?

Lesson 6: Prefixes & Suffixes

RECEIVE - Word Parts That Change Meaning

Common Prefixes:

un-/in-not

re-again

pre-before

anti-against

mis-wrongly

Common Suffixes:

-tion/-sionact of

-nessstate of

-fulfull of

-lesswithout

-able/-iblecapable of

unrighteous = un (not) + righteous

Definition: Not righteous; sinful, unjust

antichrist = anti (against) + Christ

Definition: One who opposes the Messiah; the end-times deceiver

faithfulness = faith + ful (full of) + ness (state of)

Definition: The quality of being loyal and trustworthy

"Great is Thy faithfulness." - Lamentations 3:23

RECALL - Build Words

Add prefixes/suffixes to make new words:

1. re + create = _____________ (meaning: create again)

2. un + believe + able = _____________ (meaning: not able to be believed)

3. right + eous + ness = _____________ (meaning: state of being right)

4. mis + interpret = _____________ (meaning: interpret wrongly)

RESPOND - Apply It!

Find words with these prefixes/suffixes in Scripture Make a chart of prefixes, suffixes, and examples Practice breaking words into parts

Lesson 7: Synonyms, Antonyms & Analogies

RECEIVE - How Words Relate

Synonyms: Words with similar meanings
Antonyms: Words with opposite meanings
Analogies: Comparisons showing relationships

Synonyms Practice:

Match words with their synonyms:

1. righteous = _____________ (holy, just, upright)

2. transgression = _____________ (sin, violation, offense)

3. covenant = _____________ (agreement, promise, pact)

Antonyms Practice:

Write the opposite:

1. righteous ↔ _____________

2. faithful ↔ _____________

3. mortal ↔ _____________

4. truth ↔ _____________

Analogies Format:

A : B :: C : D means "A is to B as C is to D"

Example: light : darkness :: truth : lies

(light is the opposite of darkness, just as truth is the opposite of lies)

Complete the Analogies:

1. David : Israel :: Moses : _____________

2. creation : Creator :: creature : _____________

3. sin : death :: righteousness : _____________

"For the wages of sin is death; but the gift of Elohim is eternal life."
- Romans 6:23

RESPOND - Apply It!

Create your own biblical analogies Find synonyms for "love" in Scripture Study how Scripture contrasts opposites

Lesson 8: Review & Application

RECEIVE - Putting It All Together

Roots We Learned:

bio (life), graph (write), logos (word/study), scrib/script (write), dict (say), theo (God), cred (believe), ver (truth), mort (death), viv/vit (life)

Final Review - Define These Words:

1. biography: _________________________________

2. theology: _________________________________

3. verify: _________________________________

4. immortal: _________________________________

5. credible: _________________________________

REFLECT - Final Quiz

1. Which root means "believe"?

theo cred bio

2. "Sanctification" means:

Being bought back Being made holy Covering of sin

3. The prefix "anti-" means:

before again against

Write a paragraph using at least 5 vocabulary words from this workbook:

RESPOND - Celebrate Learning!

Complete the review and quiz Review all vocabulary flashcards Continue building vocabulary through reading Great job completing Academic Vocabulary!

Answer Key (For Parents)

Lesson 1:

Q1: life | Q2: write

Word building: 1. life, 2. written/writing, 3. before, 4. in/on

Lesson 2:

Q3: A solemn agreement | Q4: Sin/violation

Context: admonished = warned, corrupt = dishonest

Lesson 3:

Fill-ins: 1. analyze, 2. contrast, 3. interpret, 4. evidence

Lesson 4:

Q5: Study of God | Q6: Believable

Word building: 1. beliefs, 2. death, 3. true, 4. life

Lesson 5:

Matching: 1=C, 2=D, 3=B, 4=A

Lesson 6:

1. recreate, 2. unbelievable, 3. righteousness, 4. misinterpret

Lesson 7:

Antonyms: 1. unrighteous/wicked, 2. unfaithful, 3. immortal, 4. lies

Analogies: 1. Egypt/Israelites, 2. Creator, 3. life

Lesson 8:

Q7: cred | Q8: Being made holy | Q9: against