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Grade 6
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surged: (verb) – resilient: (adj.) – savored: (verb) –
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surged: (verb) – moved in a wave resilient: (adj.) – springy, quick to recover savored: (verb) – delighted in
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nurturing: (verb) – anonymous: (adj.) – tolerant: (adj.) – ponder: (verb) –
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nurturing: (verb) – promoting the growth of; nursing anonymous: (adj.) – unknown; unidentified tolerant: (adj.) – patient; accepting of others ponder: (verb) – think over carefully
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devastating (adj.): slackening (adj.): genetic (adj.):
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devastating (adj.): causing great damage. slackening (adj.): lessening, slowing down. genetic (adj.): passed on as a characteristic by one’s parents.
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increased is to swelled as lessened is to: river is to gushed as ocean is to: rigid is to flexible as unbending is to: rejected is to accepted as disliked is to:
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increased is to swelled as lessened is to: slackened river is to gushed as ocean is to: surged rigid is to flexible as unbending is to: resilient rejected is to accepted as disliked is to: savored
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This week’s quiz will not contain vocabulary words. Instead, you will be required to provide the definitions and a derivative for each of the roots we’ve studied in Weeks 1, 2, 3 and 4.
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What is academic vocabulary? Academic vocabulary is defined as words that are not used in everyday conversation. These types of vocabulary words are used to explain a concept, and are most often found in academic text. Source: Kurzweil Education
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infer (verb) – to arrive at a conclusion based on the evidence. Synonym: surmise. I can infer by your heavy coat that it has gotten very cold outside.
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lofty: (adj) – shrewd: (adj) – grimace: (verb) -
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lofty: (adj) – noble, high. shrewd: (adj) – sharp, clever. grimace: (verb) – twist the face to show pain or anger.
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gorge (verb) – audacity (noun)– interned (verb) –
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gorge (verb) – fill up, stuff (oneself) audacity (noun)– boldness, daring interned (verb) – imprisoned or confined, especially during a war
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essay (noun) – a written work that tells a person’s opinion or perspective on a subject. John’s essay on exercise and staying healthy convinced me to go to the gym.
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evacuated (verb): aliens (noun): forsaken (adj.):
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evacuated (verb): removed from an area aliens (noun): foreigners, someone who is not a citizen in the country where they live, a being from someplace other than the Earth forsaken (adj.): abandoned, deserted
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concise (adj.): brief and to the point. For homework, please write a concise summary of the story that we read in class.
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lavishly (adv): spectacle (noun): mortified: (verb):
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hypothesize (verb): to try to explain something without having the evidence necessary to prove the explanation, theorize. The scientist’s hypothesize that the dinosaurs may have died out because of a drastic change in climate.
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lavishly (adv): generously, plentifully spectacle (noun): a remarkable sight mortified: (verb, used as an adjective): ashamed, deeply embarrassed
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etiquette (noun): evident (adj.): rural (adj.):
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etiquette (noun): acceptable manners and behavior evident (adj.): obvious rural (adj.): having to do with country life
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analogy (noun): a comparison of two different things based upon their being alike in some way. Example: feather is to bird as fur is to bear He drew an analogy between practicing sports and doing homework.
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purse declare scarce inserts sparkling source nervous warrant
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ignorance (noun): descend (verb): perplexity (noun):
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ignorance (noun): lack of knowledge descend (verb): move to a lower place, go down perplexity (noun): bewilderment, confusion
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criteria (noun): a standard rule or test upon which a decision can be based. Criteria is plural for criterion. Synonym: standards The criteria for team captain includes good leadership and sportsmanship.
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sanitation (adj.): the disposal of solid waste and sewage. “I knew if something wasn’t done quickly, the sanitation department would have to pick up a dead dog.” crude (adj.): in a natural state, not refined. “I guessed that the crude, scribbly letters had probably been written by a little boy.” dormant (adj.): a sleeplike state, hibernating “It’s strange indeed how memories can lie dormant in a man’s mind for so many years.” (p. 3)
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quench (verb): to satisfy, to put out or extinguish “Water from a rain puddle or a mountain stream would quench his thirst and cool his hot, dry throat.” gawked (verb): stare at “I stopped to watch the whirling blades. He gawked at me.
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provisions (n): a supply of food and other things that are needed. The scout master made sure that there were sufficient provisions for the camping trip. Synonym: supplies venture (v): to take risk, to dare “Once he went around the fire and ventured out into the darkness.” commotion (n): a noisy disturbance; turmoil “The girl pup, hearing the commotion, had gotten up and joined the boy dog.” Synonyms: ruckus, fuss
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querying (adj.): questioning, requiring a response “With a querying look on his face, he said, I’m afraid I don’t understand.” hampering (adj.): interfering, impeding, slowing down “With the hampering help of my sisters, I made a little dog house.” Synonym: hindering wily (wiley)(adj.): crafty and cunning “I tried every trick I knew. I just couldn’t catch the wily old coon.” Synonym: tricky
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quaver(ing) (v): trembling He was quavering in front of the large crowd. Synonym: shaky flail(ing) (v): to move or wave in a swinging motion Greg flailed wildly at the insects. Synonym: flapping pangs (n): a sudden, sharp attack of pain or distress I had hunger pangs in class because I didn’t eat breakfast.
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bay(ing) (v): to bark with long, deep tones I heard the dog baying at the fire truck siren. aromatic (adj): having a noticeable and pleasant smell The aromatic candles added to the atmosphere of the room. mull(ed) (v): to think about slowly and carefully Before he made his decision, Dad mulled over the options.
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muster (v): to work hard to find or get. I had to muster the courage to jump off the diving board. Synonym: rouse bewilder(ed) (noun): to be confused or perplexed Synonym: discombobulated I was bewildered by all of the steps in the complicated directions. submerged (adj.): covered with water The submarine was submerged at the bottom of the ocean.
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abounded (verb): to be present in large numbers or amounts The field abounded with colorful wildflowers. begrudgingly (adv.): to give or allow in a reluctant manner Tom begrudgingly handed over the money he owed me.
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belligerent (adj.): warlike, ready to fight, aggressive He strutted around with a belligerent and tough attitude. haunches (noun): the rear hindquarter The dog sat on his haunches. leer(ed) (verb): to look with a mean or unpleasant glance The bully leered at me to try to make me scared.
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maneuver (verb): to move or guide with skill. The captain was able to maneuver the large ship through the harbor. momentum (noun): strength or force gained by movement or a series of events After sacking the quarterback, the football team gained momentum. nonchalantly (adv.), nonchalant (adj.): casual, indifferent Although he was afraid to sing in class, Bill looked nonchalant.
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clamber (verb): to climb, using arms and legs, with great difficulty I watched the young boys clamber up the hill. douse (verb): to plunge, or be plunged, into liquid Be sure to douse the campfire with water. falter (verb): to hesitate or stumble It is okay to falter, just don’t give up!
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nauseate(d) (verb): to become sick to the stomach The smell of the dead fish nauseated me. protrude (verb): to be thrust forward, stick out Be careful of the stick protruding from the wall. sulk (verb): to remain silent, pout, mope Don’t sulk about your grade; it was a difficult test.
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derive (verb): to receive or obtain from a source Where did you derive the information for your research paper? depict (verb): to represent by a picture The artist tried to depict a winter scene in the painting.
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annotate (verb): to make or add explanatory notes. When you annotate the essay, be sure to define words that are confusing to you. distinguish (verb): to recognize one thing from others by some mark or quality. It is difficult to distinguish between the identical twins.
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appropriate (adj): suitable or acceptable for a particular situation, person, place or condition authority (noun): an accepted source of expert information or advice consequence (noun): something that logically follows from an action or condition
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justify (verb): to prove to be right, reasonable or valid legal (adj.): permitted by law, related to, or concerned by law
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recoil (verb): to shrink back, as if in fear The dog recoiled at the sight of a snake. indignity (noun): something that offends, injures or insults one’s pride John suffered the indignity of being called to the principal. indomitable (adj.): something that cannot be tamed or defeated The undefeated team seemed to be indomitable!
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lethargy (noun): a state of drowsiness, inactivity or lack of energy I had a feeling of lethargy after the long class. vigil (noun): an act or time of watching, often during normal sleeping hours The parents kept a vigil over the sick child. mandate (noun): an authoritative command or instruction The Congress had a mandate from the voters.
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menagerie (noun): a collection of live, wild animals, often kept for showing to the public The menagerie included zebras and hyenas from Africa. spectacle (noun): an unusual or impressive public display script (noun): something written, text
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respectively (adverb): each in the order given The states with the most people are California, Texas and New York, respectively. instinct (noun): natural ability or desire. exotic (adj.): something from another part of the world
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aspect (noun): the way in which something may be viewed or regarded, interpretation “Both aspects of the problem are troublesome.” articulate (verb): to express or speak in clear syllables or words “Please articulate your answer.”
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apparent (adj.): plain to see It was apparent that the students were working hard. century (noun): a period of 100 years In one century, people built a machine to fly, and later put astronauts on the moon. chaos (noun): great confusion and disorder Hurricane Katrina caused chaos in New Orleans.
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insist admire index intense further frantic convince instinct
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devastate (verb): to ruin by violence synonym: destroy Tornados devastate towns and villages. futile (adj.): serving no useful purpose synonyms: senseless, useless Looking for the lost contact lens in the crowd was futile. bondage (noun): slavery, servitude to a master synonym: captivity The prisoners of war were put into bondage.
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agony (noun): intense pain of mind or body; synonyms: anguish, torment The boy who broke his leg was in agony. chagrin (noun): mental pain caused by disappointment or failure synonym: distress Much to the chagrin of Tommy, he dropped his ice cream.
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literary device (noun): a language technique used to create a specific effect Example: simile, metaphor, personification, or hyperbole simile (noun): a comparison of two unlike things usually using “like”, “as”, “than” or “resembles” Example: He runs like the wind.
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metaphor (noun): a comparison between two unlike things in which one thing becomes another thing Example: The sea was a sheet of glass. Hyperbole (noun): obvious and intentional exaggeration Example: We waited in line for an eternity.
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personification (noun): a literary device in which a nonhuman or nonliving thing is given human qualities Example: The leaves danced in the wind. onomatopoiea (noun): a word whose sound imitates its meaning Example: I heard the cat go “meow”.
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commence (verb): to go into action, begin, start The work will commence as soon as the contract is signed. conviction (noun): a strong belief about something The scientist held to the conviction that his theory was correct.
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purloined (verb): took dishonestly, stole An Xbox bought on the street is often purloined. slander (verb): to make false and malicious statements about someone The bully uses rumors to slander his target.
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arrogance (noun): an insulting way of acting that comes from believing that you are superior to someone She lost many friends because of her arrogance.
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excerpt (noun): a part taken from a longer work In the audition, I read an excerpt from Scene I. figurative (adj.): expressing one thing in terms usually used another way When you use figurative language, you describe something by comparing it to something else.
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feature (noun): a part or detail that stands out One feature of the new car is a voice activated sound system. invariably (adv): not being able to change Invariably, Jack would eat a peanut butter sandwich for lunch.
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lifted cooling pointed returned speaking spelling wondered bragged
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depth (noun): how deep something is fierce (adj.): likely to attack, dangerous funnel (noun): a cone-shaped utensil used to pour liquid into a small opening
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commit (verb): to pledge, to make one’s view known curiosity (noun): a feeling of wanting to know more about something delicious (adj.): tasting very good
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servant excellent opponent permanent assistant innocent significant sufficient
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enormous (adj.): extremely large, much bigger than usual famous (adj.): well known to many people irregular (adj.); not usual or normal, as in a thing
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necessity (noun): something needed or required nervously (adv.): in an uneasy way obvious (adj.): easy to see or understand
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positive attractive effective various curious tremendous enormous obvious
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platform (noun): a flat surface raised across the ground presence (noun): the fact of being in a certain place endorse (verb): 1. to sign one’s name on the back of (a check) 2. to express public support or approval of
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discriminate (v): 1. to see the special features of, distinguish 2. to treat some people better than others without any fair or proper reason 1. I can discriminate the difference of the colors. 2. It is against the law to discriminate based on color or religion. cumulative (adj.): increasing by additions of one after another The cumulative test was based on everything we learned this year.
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context (noun): the words that surround other words that impact their meaning of intent Please consider his words in the proper context. differentiate (verb): to see or state the difference or differences Can you differentiate between the two plants by their leaves?
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belief (noun): an idea that is thought to be true freight (noun): goods (things) moved by plane, ship, truck or train foreign (adj): away from one’s own country, relating to another country
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unlikely repayment reaction replacement unpredictable disagreement renewal unemployment
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relief (noun): something that brings freedom from suffering or sorrow scenic (adj): having to do with a beautiful place or area rupture (verb): to break open
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achieve (verb): to do or carry out, accomplish pier (noun): a structure built out over the water from the shore thieves (noun): people who steal
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conceive (verb): to form or devise an idea Einstein conceived his theory while riding on a train. compile (verb): to collect or make into a list We compiled a list of students interested in the talent show.
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impatient (adj): unwilling to wait independent (adj): thinking or acting for oneself, able to stand alone species (noun): a group of plants or animals with shared features that separate them from others committee (noun): a group of people working together for a common purpose
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larva (noun): singular, creature in the early stage of the life cycle ◦ plural: larvae stimulus (noun): singular, something that causes a reaction ◦ plural: stimuli
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integrate (verb): to form or unite into a whole or larger unit. The teacher would integrate art into her history lessons. margin (noun): a border area or the part of the page outside of the main body. Please make your notes on the left margin. claim (noun): to state as a fact, assert The scientist made a claim that the theory has been proven, and is correct.
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absence (noun): the fact of not being present important (adj.): deserving special attention or notice current (adj.): belonging to the present time
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confident (adj.): believing strongly, certain servant (noun): a person whose regular job is to work for another person excellent (adj.): of very high quality; outstanding
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clarify (verb): to make something easier to understand Please clarify the directions to the test. evidence (noun): that which tends to prove or disprove something, outward sign, indication There is evidence in the book that his conclusion is correct.
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significant (adj.): having special meaning president (noun): the highest ranking official in a country or group families (plural noun): units of one or more parents, their children and relatives. .
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qualified (adj): to be suitable or fit industries (plural noun): businesses that produce and sell goods and services
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isolate (verb): to keep apart from others Please isolate the sick plants from the healthy ones. genre (noun): a particular type or category. My favorite literary genre is science fiction. cite (verb): to quote as an example, authority or proof Please cite your sources in the refernce page of your report.
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coherent (adj.): logically connected, in agreement The lawyer presented a coherent argument to prove her client’s innocence. assume (v): to take for granted I assume that you will complete your homework before asking to go to the movies. assess (v): to place a value on, rate It is important to assess the capability of your opponent before competing against them.
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format (n): the general organization or arrangement of something The format for the Talent Show has performers coming on stage by grade level. elements (n): components or parts of a whole Literary elements include the exposition, plot and theme. plagiarism (v): the act of using, or closely imitating the language, thoughts or works of another without permission Plagiarism is dishonest and can lead to harsh consequences.
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simile (noun): a figure of speech in which things that are different are compared by using the word like or as. Example: “smooth as silk” “Smooth as silk” is a common simile.
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