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English Vocabulary · Grade 6 Live Review Preview

6th Grade Vocabulary Words

Sixth-grade readers move beyond recognizing important words to examining how precise language shapes evidence, argument, literature, science, mathematics, history, and civic discussion. This level emphasizes context clues, Greek and Latin word parts, multiple meanings, source evaluation, and vocabulary that supports clear analytical speaking and writing.

This independently authored 500-word beta curriculum is arranged in twenty pages of twenty-five words each. Words 1–300 include five cloze questions per page; words 301–500 remain fully visible and editable as list pages while the expanded practice layer is developed. Each row includes a subject-field label and an editable word-study note about a transparent affix, compound structure, capitalization, or dictionary base form. References calibrated level and coverage only; all learner-facing definitions and sample sentences are original KSSR copy.

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426barrenadjective
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Field: Grade 6 precise high-utility word

Word study: Base-form focus: barren is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.

1. στέρφος 2. άκαρπος 3. στείροςAfter years without rain, the field became barren.
427beneficialadjective
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Field: Grade 6 precise high-utility word

Word study: Base-form focus: beneficial is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.

1. ωφέλιμος 2. επωφελήςRegular sleep is beneficial to memory and concentration.
428boisterousadjective
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Field: Grade 6 precise high-utility word

Word study: Suffix focus: -ous commonly forms an adjective meaning full of or characterized by.

θορυβοποιόςThe boisterous crowd celebrated the championship victory.
429capacitynoun
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Field: Grade 6 precise high-utility word

Word study: Suffix focus: -ity commonly forms a noun naming a quality, state, or condition.

απόδοσηThe theater has a seating capacity of eight hundred.
430commendverb
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Field: Grade 6 precise high-utility word

Word study: Base-form focus: commend is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.

αγκαζάρωThe principal will commend the students who organized the food drive.
431compactadjective
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Field: Grade 6 precise high-utility word

Word study: Base-form focus: compact is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.

1. συμπαγής 2. πυκνόςThe compact toolkit fits beneath the bicycle seat.
432conspicuousadjective
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Field: Grade 6 precise high-utility word

Word study: Suffix focus: -ous commonly forms an adjective meaning full of or characterized by.

αισθητόςThe bright orange tent was conspicuous against the snow.
433contaminateverb
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Word study: Base-form focus: contaminate is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.

λερώνωA leaking tank could contaminate the groundwater.
434continuousadjective
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Field: Grade 6 precise high-utility word

Word study: Suffix focus: -ous commonly forms an adjective meaning full of or characterized by.

1. αδιάκοπος 2. συνεχής 3. διαρκήςThe machine produced a continuous hum all night.
435controversynoun
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Field: Grade 6 precise high-utility word

Word study: Base-form focus: controversy is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.

διαμάχηThe proposal created controversy among residents.
436cordialadjective
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Field: Grade 6 precise high-utility word

Word study: Base-form focus: cordial is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.

εγκάρδιοςDespite their disagreement, the candidates remained cordial.
437cumulativeadjective
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Field: Grade 6 precise high-utility word

Word study: Suffix focus: -ive commonly forms an adjective meaning having a quality or tendency.

1. αθροιστικός 2. συσσωρευτικόςThe cumulative rainfall for the month reached twenty centimeters.
438delugenoun
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Field: Grade 6 precise high-utility word

Word study: Base-form focus: deluge is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.

κατακλυσμόςThe afternoon deluge flooded several streets.
439depleteverb
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Field: Grade 6 precise high-utility word

Word study: Base-form focus: deplete is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.

1. εκκενώνω 2. αδειάζωOverfishing can deplete a population faster than it recovers.
440deteriorateverb
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Word study: Base-form focus: deteriorate is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.

χειροτερεύωWithout repairs, the wooden steps will deteriorate.
441discretionnoun
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Word study: Suffix focus: -tion commonly forms a noun naming an action, process, or result.

1. διακριτικότητα 2. εχεμύθειαThe guide used discretion and canceled the hike as clouds darkened.
442dominateverb
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Word study: Base-form focus: dominate is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.

δεσπόζωA tall mountain will dominate the western skyline.
443drasticadjective
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Field: Grade 6 precise high-utility word

Word study: Base-form focus: drastic is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.

δραστικόςThe drought required drastic limits on water use.
444eligibleadjective
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Word study: Suffix focus: -ible means capable of, suitable for, or able to be affected.

έτοιμοςStudents who complete the course are eligible for the certificate.
445eludeverb
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Word study: Base-form focus: elude is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.

αποφεύγωThe rare bird continued to elude the photographers.
446evolveverb
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Word study: Base-form focus: evolve is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.

αναπτύσσωLanguages evolve as speakers create and borrow expressions.
447exploitverb
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Word study: Base-form focus: exploit is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.

κατόρθωμαDishonest employers may exploit workers who lack legal protection.
448extinctadjective
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Word study: Base-form focus: extinct is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.

νεκρόςThe dodo has been extinct for centuries.
449extractverb
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Word study: Base-form focus: extract is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.

υπολογίζωThe machine can extract oil from crushed seeds.
450futileadjective
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Field: Grade 6 precise high-utility word

Word study: Base-form focus: futile is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.

μάταιοςPushing the locked steel door was futile.

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