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K12 - 6th Grade

(339 words)
WordPOSDefinition
affection
noun
A gentle feeling of fondness or liking
appeal
verb
To make a serious or urgent request
clasp
noun
A device for holding objects or parts of something together
conspicuous
adj.
Easily seen or noticed; readily visible or observable
contribute
verb
To give something, especially money or goods, to help achieve or provide something
declare
verb
To announce something clearly, firmly, publicly, or officially
eloquent
adj.
Having or showing the ability to use language clearly and effectively
adequate
adj.
Sufficient for a specific need or requirement
exhibit
verb
To show or display something
ferry
noun
A boat or ship for conveying passengers and goods across a body of water
immigrant
noun
A person who comes to live permanently in a foreign country
lofty
adj.
Very high or tall
pedestal
noun
A base or support on which something stands
persecute
verb
To treat someone unfairly or cruelly over a long period because of their race, religion, or political beliefs
poverty
noun
The state of being extremely poor
adjacent
adj.
Next to or adjoining something else
unveil
verb
To remove a covering from; to reveal or disclose
arrogant
adj.
Having or revealing an exaggerated sense of one's own importance or abilities
boycott
verb
To refuse to buy, use, or participate in something as a way of protesting
campaign
noun
A series of activities designed to achieve a goal, often in politics or business
ceremony
noun
A formal event performed on important social or religious occasions
custody
noun
The protective care or guardianship of someone or something
degrade
verb
To lower in dignity or esteem; insult
artifact
noun
An object made by a human being, typically one of cultural or historical interest
detain
verb
To keep someone in official custody, typically for questioning about a crime or in politically sensitive situations.
extend
verb
To stretch out, make longer or larger
integrate
verb
To combine one thing with another so that they become a whole
segregate
verb
To separate or set apart from others or from the main group
supreme
adj.
Highest in rank or authority
triumph
noun
A great victory or achievement.
vacate
verb
To leave a place that one currently occupies
benefit
noun
An advantage or profit gained from something
verdict
noun
A decision on a disputed issue in a civil or criminal case or an inquest
violate
verb
To break or fail to comply with a rule or formal agreement
abundant
adj.
Existing in large quantities; plentiful
arid
adj.
Extremely dry due to lack of rainfall
distinct
adj.
Easily or clearly heard, seen, or understood; different in a way that is clear to the senses.
graze
verb
To feed on growing grass
hectic
adj.
Full of activity, or very busy and fast
calculate
verb
To determine by mathematical means
horde
noun
A large group of people
humid
adj.
Containing a high amount of water or water vapor; noticeably moist.
incredible
adj.
Hard to believe; extraordinary
inhabit
verb
To live in or occupy a place
peninsula
noun
A piece of land almost surrounded by water or projecting out into a body of water.
rural
adj.
Relating to the countryside rather than the town.
sanctuary
noun
A safe or holy place
chronological
adj.
Arranged in the order of time
splendor
noun
Magnificent and splendid appearance; grandeur
squalor
noun
A state of being extremely dirty and unpleasant, often because of poverty or neglect
terrain
noun
The physical features of a tract of land
aloft
adv.
Up in the air; overhead
attain
verb
To achieve or accomplish
buffet
noun
A meal consisting of several dishes from which guests serve themselves
elude
verb
To avoid or escape from someone or something, especially by trickery or skill
citizen
noun
A person who is a member of a particular country and who has rights and responsibilities there
flammable
adj.
Easily set on fire
hover
verb
To remain in one place in the air
inflate
verb
To fill something with air or gas so that it becomes larger
jeopardy
noun
danger of loss, harm, or failure
moor
verb
To make fast a boat or ship to an anchor or to the shore
plummet
verb
To fall or drop straight down at high speed
pollute
verb
To contaminate the environment with harmful or poisonous substances.
civilization
noun
The stage of human social development and organization that is considered advanced
propel
verb
To push or drive forward
stationary
adj.
Not moving or not intended to be moved
superb
adj.
Of the highest quality; grand; splendid.
swivel
verb
To turn or rotate on a pivot
antic
noun
A playful or silly act, gesture, or series of movements
attire
noun
Clothes, especially of a particular or formal type
captivate
verb
To attract and hold the attention or interest of someone
conclusion
noun
The end or finish of an event, process, or text
deft
adj.
Skillful and quick in one's movements
diligent
adj.
Showing care and effort in your work or duties
eclipse
noun
An event in which the shadow of one celestial body falls on another
evolve
verb
To develop gradually, especially from a simple to a more complex form
innate
adj.
Inborn; natural
inscribe
verb
To write or carve words or symbols on something, especially as a formal or permanent record
posture
noun
The position in which someone holds their body when standing or sitting
congruent
adj.
In agreement or harmony
shroud
noun
A cloth used to cover something, especially a dead body
stifle
verb
To prevent or constrain (an activity or idea)
tentative
adj.
Not certain or fixed; provisional
tranquil
adj.
Free from disturbance; calm
versatile
adj.
Able to adapt or be adapted to many different functions or activities
apparel
noun
Clothing
appreciate
verb
To recognize the full worth of
contrast
noun
A difference between two or more things
continuous
adj.
Uninterrupted in time; without cessation
dissolve
verb
To mix with a liquid and become part of it
domesticate
verb
To tame and keep animals as pets or on a farm
emerge
verb
To come out into view
fiber
noun
A thread or filament from which a vegetable tissue, mineral substance, or textile is formed
function
noun
The natural purpose or activity of someone or something
hatch
verb
To emerge from an egg
democracy
noun
A system of government by the whole population, typically through elected representatives
inhibit
verb
To prevent or slow down the activity or occurrence of something
minute
noun
A period of time equal to sixty seconds
motion
noun
Movement or the act of moving
sheathe
verb
To put a blade, such as a knife or sword, into a sheath
shed
verb
To lose or drop something naturally
transfer
verb
To move from one place to another
brawl
noun
A rough or noisy fight
dimension
noun
A measurable extent of a particular kind, such as length, breadth, depth, or height
casual
adj.
Relaxed and unconcerned
constant
adj.
Happening continuously over a period of time; unchanging
excel
verb
To do or be better than others
exhaust
verb
To use up the energy or resources of
hardy
adj.
Able to survive under bad conditions; tough
mediocre
adj.
Of only moderate quality; not very good
monotonous
adj.
Dull, tedious, and repetitious; lacking in variety and interest.
encourage
verb
To give support, confidence, or hope to someone
originate
verb
To begin to exist or to be produced
punctuate
verb
To add punctuation marks to writing
ravenous
adj.
Extremely hungry
realistic
adj.
Closely resembling real life
soothe
verb
To gently calm or reduce pain
stampede
noun
A sudden panicked rush of a number of horses, cattle, or other animals.
veteran
noun
A person who has served in the military
equation
noun
A mathematical statement that two things are equal
accompany
verb
To go with someone as a companion or protector
beneficial
adj.
Favorable or advantageous; resulting in good.
captive
noun
A person who has been taken prisoner or an animal that has been confined
convenient
adj.
Fitting in well with a person's needs, activities, and plans
ecstasy
noun
An overwhelming feeling of great happiness or joyful excitement
expanse
noun
A wide and open area of something, often land or water
expedition
noun
A journey undertaken by a group of people with a particular purpose, especially that of exploration, research, or war.
evaluate
verb
To determine the value or amount of; appraise
inept
adj.
Having or showing no skill
interpret
verb
To explain the meaning of something
invaluable
adj.
Extremely useful; indispensable
linger
verb
To stay in a place longer than necessary, often without a clear purpose or reason
retrieve
verb
To get back; to recover something
skirmish
noun
A short and usually unplanned fight, especially between small groups of soldiers
supplement
noun
Something added to complete a thing or make up for a deficiency
expression
noun
The action of making known one's thoughts or feelings
territory
noun
An area of land that is under the jurisdiction of a ruler or state.
accumulate
verb
To gather or pile up gradually
aggravate
verb
To make a bad situation worse
conserve
verb
To protect something from harm or destruction, especially something natural like energy or water
contaminate
verb
To make something impure or unsuitable by contact or mixture with something unclean, bad, etc.
diminish
verb
To make or become less
drastic
adj.
Extreme and sudden
ferocious
adj.
Savagely fierce, violent, or aggressive
extravagant
adj.
Spending more money than is necessary or wise; wasteful
frugal
adj.
Economical in use or expenditure; prudently saving or sparing; not wasteful
impurity
noun
Something that is harmful or dirty
peril
noun
Serious and immediate danger
perpetual
adj.
Continuing forever or for a very long time without stopping
resource
noun
A supply of something that can be used when needed
substitute
verb
To replace one thing or person for another
frequency
noun
The rate at which something occurs or is repeated over a particular period of time
sustain
verb
To support or maintain
vital
adj.
Extremely important or necessary
anticipate
verb
To expect or predict
bankrupt
adj.
Unable to pay debts
brief
adj.
Short in duration, concise
brisk
adj.
Active, fast, and energetic
budget
noun
An estimate of income and expenditure for a set period of time.
frequent
verb
To visit or attend (a place) regularly
compete
verb
To take part in a contest or rivalry
complicate
verb
To make something more difficult or confusing by causing it to be more complex
effect
noun
A change that is a result or consequence of an action or other cause.
err
verb
To make a mistake
factor
noun
One of the elements contributing to a particular result or situation
fad
noun
A temporary fashion, notion, manner of conduct, etc., especially one followed enthusiastically by a group.
gripe
verb
To complain about something in an annoying way
government
noun
The group of people who control and make decisions for a country, state, etc.
knack
noun
A skill or an ability to do something easily and well
leisure
noun
Free time
unique
adj.
Being the only one of its kind; unlike anything else.
abbreviate
verb
To shorten a word or phrase
appropriate
verb
To take something for one's own use, typically without the owner's permission
exclude
verb
To leave out or not include
fanciful
adj.
Imaginative or unrealistic
history
noun
The study of past events
futile
adj.
Incapable of producing any useful result; pointless
grudge
noun
A persistent feeling of ill will or resentment resulting from a past insult or injury
inspire
verb
To fill with the urge or ability to do or feel something, especially to do something creative.
majority
noun
The greater number or part of something
persevere
verb
To continue doing something despite difficulty or delay in achieving success
possess
verb
To have or own something
prejudice
noun
An unfair feeling of dislike for a person or group because of race, sex, religion, etc.
hypothesis
noun
An idea or explanation for something that is based on known facts but has not yet been proved
resolute
adj.
Determined and unwavering
sneer
verb
To smile or speak in a contemptuous or mocking manner.
unanimous
adj.
Fully in agreement
unruly
adj.
Difficult to control or manage
abandon
verb
To leave behind or give up completely
adversary
noun
An opponent or enemy
baffle
verb
To confuse someone or make it difficult for them to understand something
insists
verb
To say something firmly or demand forcefully, especially when others disagree with or oppose what you say
blunder
noun
A stupid or careless mistake
colossal
adj.
Extremely large or great
detect
verb
To discover or identify the presence of something
haul
verb
To pull or drag with effort or force
overpower
verb
To defeat or overcome with superior strength
rejoice
verb
To feel or show great happiness about something
scoff
verb
To speak to someone or about something in a scornfully derisive or mocking way
irrigate
verb
To supply water to land or crops to help growth, typically by means of channels.
sentinel
noun
A soldier or guard whose job is to stand and keep watch.
siege
noun
A military operation where forces surround a place to force surrender
sinister
adj.
Giving the impression that something harmful or evil is happening or will happen
victor
noun
The winner in a fight, battle, contest, or struggle
woe
noun
Great sorrow or distress
adapt
verb
To adjust to new conditions or changes
deplete
verb
To use up the supply or resources of
narrate
verb
To tell a story, often in some detail
efficient
adj.
Performing or functioning in the best possible manner with the least waste of time and effort.
fatigue
noun
Extreme tiredness
gait
noun
A way of walking or running
glare
verb
To stare in an angry or fierce way
habitat
noun
The natural environment in which a plant or animal lives.
oblivious
adj.
Not aware of or not concerned about what is happening around one
outmoded
adj.
No longer in style or use; not modern
obedient
adj.
Willing to comply with orders or requests; submissive to another's will.
prominent
adj.
Important or well-known
quench
verb
To satisfy one's thirst by drinking
rigor
noun
The quality of being extremely thorough and careful
sear
verb
To burn or scorch the surface of something with a sudden, intense heat
transport
verb
To carry or move from one place to another
wend
verb
To go in a specified direction, typically slowly or by an indirect route
benevolent
adj.
Kind and generous
origin
noun
The point or place where something begins or is created
consent
noun
Permission for something to happen or agreement to do something.
discreet
adj.
Careful and prudent in one's speech or actions, especially in order to keep something confidential or to avoid embarrassment.
engross
verb
To absorb all the attention or interest of
esteem
verb
To regard highly or favorably
exaggerate
verb
To describe something as larger or greater than it really is
extensive
adj.
Covering a large area; having a great range
fantastic
adj.
Imaginative or fanciful; remote from reality
persuade
verb
To convince someone to do something or to believe something
intrigue
verb
To arouse the curiosity or interest by unusual, new, or otherwise fascinating or compelling qualities; captivate
marvel
verb
To be filled with wonder or astonishment
mission
noun
An important task or duty that is assigned, allotted, or self-imposed
opportunity
noun
A set of circumstances that makes it possible to do something
relinquish
verb
To voluntarily give up or let go of
tyrant
noun
A ruler who has unlimited power over other people, and uses it unfairly and cruelly.
vanquish
verb
To defeat thoroughly
prediction
noun
A statement about what will happen in the future
analyze
verb
To examine or think about something carefully, in order to understand it
apprehensive
adj.
Anxious or fearful about the future
coincide
verb
To occur at the same time or to be the same in nature or time
compose
verb
To write or create (music, poetry, or other artistic works)
disk
noun
A flat, thin, round object
envelop
verb
To wrap up, cover, or surround completely.
exist
verb
To have actual being; to be real
quote
verb
To repeat words from a book, author, speech, etc.
extraordinary
adj.
Very unusual or remarkable.
fuse
verb
To join or blend to form a single entity
mere
adj.
Being nothing more than something
revolve
verb
To move in a circle around a central point or line
scale
noun
A series of marks or points at known intervals used to measure distances or quantities
solar
adj.
Relating to or determined by the sun
trace
verb
To find or discover by investigation
repetition
noun
The action of repeating something that has already been said or written.
velocity
noun
The speed of something in a given direction
awe
noun
A feeling of great respect sometimes mixed with fear or surprise
catastrophe
noun
A sudden event causing great damage or suffering
collide
verb
To crash into something
consequence
noun
A result or effect of an action or condition
deceive
verb
To cause someone to believe something that is not true
fatality
noun
A death resulting from an accident or a disaster
similar
adj.
Having a resemblance in appearance, character, or quantity, without being identical.
improvise
verb
To create or perform something spontaneously or without preparation.
loom
verb
To appear as a large or threatening shape
lull
verb
To calm or send to sleep
placid
adj.
Calm and peaceful, with little movement or activity
predicament
noun
A difficult, unpleasant, or embarrassing situation
priority
noun
The fact or condition of being regarded or treated as more important than others.
reinforce
verb
To strengthen or support
solution
noun
A means of solving a problem or dealing with a difficult situation
stern
adj.
Serious and strict, especially in the assertion of authority and exercise of discipline.
treacherous
adj.
Guilty of or involving betrayal or deception
corrode
verb
To wear away or deteriorate due to a chemical reaction, often with rust on metal
debris
noun
The remains of something that has been destroyed or broken up
elated
adj.
Very happy or proud
exploit
verb
To use something to your advantage, often unfairly or unethically
leeway
noun
The amount of freedom to move or act that is available
strategy
noun
A plan of action designed to achieve a long-term or overall aim
miniature
adj.
Very small or much smaller than usual
mobile
adj.
Able to move or be moved easily
onset
noun
The beginning or start of something
ooze
verb
To slowly leak out a thick or sticky liquid
pathetic
adj.
Arousing pity, especially through vulnerability or sadness.
preliminary
adj.
Coming before a more important action or event
quest
noun
A long or arduous search for something
suspense
noun
A state of feeling excited or anxious uncertainty about what may happen.
restrain
verb
To hold back from action; keep in check or under control
salvage
verb
To save something from damage or destruction
scour
verb
To clean or brighten the surface of something by rubbing it hard
abroad
adv.
In or to a foreign country
anguish
noun
Severe mental or physical pain or suffering
commence
verb
To begin or start
commend
verb
To praise or express approval for someone or something
thesis
noun
A statement or theory put forward to be maintained or proved
controversy
noun
A public debate or dispute concerning a matter of opinion.
cordial
adj.
Warm and friendly
dissent
noun
The holding or expression of opinions at variance with those commonly or officially held.
earnest
adj.
Showing sincere and intense conviction
elicit
verb
To draw out or bring forth
exhilaration
noun
A feeling of excitement, happiness, or elation
genuine
adj.
Truly what something is said to be; authentic
variable
noun
A symbol, character, or quantity that can change or vary
hoax
noun
A trick or deception, often for amusement or to make a point
manipulate
verb
To handle or control in a skillful manner
recount
verb
To tell someone about something; to narrate or describe
skeptic
noun
A person who doubts the truth or value of an idea or belief
breach
verb
To break through or make a gap in
clammy
adj.
Unpleasantly damp and sticky or slimy to touch
construct
verb
To build or make something physically
viewpoint
noun
A place from which something can be viewed
elaborate
adj.
Detailed and complicated in design and planning
fragrant
adj.
Having a pleasant and usually sweet smell
furnish
verb
To provide or supply with furniture or equipment
haven
noun
A safe or peaceful place
install
verb
To put in place or set up for use
massive
adj.
Very large, heavy, or solid
repel
verb
To drive or force back
restore
verb
To bring back to a former or original condition
retaliate
verb
To do something harmful or negative to someone who has done something harmful or negative to you; to get revenge
stench
noun
A strong and very unpleasant smell
strew
verb
To scatter or spread things untidily over a surface or area
vicinity
noun
The area near a particular place
bluster
verb
To talk in a loud, aggressive, or indignant way with little effect
council
noun
An advisory, deliberative, or legislative body of people formally constituted and meeting regularly
dwell
verb
To live or stay as a permanent resident
exterminate
verb
To destroy or kill completely
fee
noun
A payment made to a professional person or to a professional or public body in exchange for advice or services.
garment
noun
An item of clothing
infest
verb
To invade and live on, often causing damage
insist
verb
To demand something forcefully, not accepting refusal
paltry
adj.
Very small or too small in amount
peculiar
adj.
Strange or odd; unusual
rash
noun
An area of redness and spots on a person's skin, appearing especially as a result of illness or an allergic reaction.
revenge
noun
The action of hurting or harming someone in return for an injury or wrong suffered at their hands
rodent
noun
A small animal with sharp teeth for gnawing
swarm
noun
A large number of insects or other small creatures, especially when in motion
vat
noun
A large container used for mixing or storing liquid substances, especially in a factory