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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| # | Word | Details | Meaning | Sample sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 126 | subplot | noun StudyField: Grade 6 language and literature word Word study: Base-form focus: subplot is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context. | υφάδι | A subplot follows the cook's attempt to solve the same mystery. |
| 127 | transition | noun StudyField: Grade 6 language and literature word Word study: Suffix focus: -ition commonly forms a noun naming an action, process, or result. | μετάβαση | The transition “in contrast” signals that the next idea will differ. |
| 128 | turning point | noun StudyField: Grade 6 language and literature word Word study: Term structure: turning + point. Study the complete expression as one field-specific unit. | τομή | Finding the hidden letter is the turning point of the mystery. |
| 129 | unity | noun StudyField: Grade 6 language and literature word Word study: Base-form focus: unity is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context. | ενότητα | Repeated images of water give the poem unity. |
| 130 | viewpoint | noun StudyField: Grade 6 language and literature word Word study: Base-form focus: viewpoint is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context. | αγνάντεμα | The novel shows the conflict from each sibling's viewpoint. |
| 131 | annotate | verb StudyField: Grade 6 language and literature word Word study: Base-form focus: annotate is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context. | υπομνηματίζω | Readers annotate the article by marking claims and unfamiliar terms. |
| 132 | caption | noun StudyField: Grade 6 language and literature word Word study: Base-form focus: caption is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context. | υπότιτλος | The caption identifies the people in the historical photograph. |
| 133 | heading | noun StudyField: Grade 6 language and literature word Word study: Base-form focus: heading is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context. | 1. επικεφαλίδα 2. τίτλος | The heading tells readers that the next section concerns migration. |
| 134 | index | noun StudyField: Grade 6 language and literature word Word study: Base-form focus: index is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context. | 1. κατάλογος 2. ευρετήριο 3. πίνακας | Use the index to locate every page that discusses volcanoes. |
| 135 | sidebar | noun StudyField: Grade 6 language and literature word Word study: Base-form focus: sidebar is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context. | πλαϊνή μπάρα | The sidebar explains how the photographer captured the image. |
| 136 | subheading | noun StudyField: Grade 6 language and literature word Word study: Base-form focus: subheading is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context. | υπότιτλος | A subheading introduces the paragraph about renewable energy. |
| 137 | text feature | noun StudyField: Grade 6 language and literature word Word study: Term structure: text + feature. Study the complete expression as one field-specific unit. | χαρακτηριστικό κειμένου | A timeline is a text feature that shows events in order. |
| 138 | thesis | noun StudyField: Grade 6 language and literature word Word study: Base-form focus: thesis is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context. | πραγματεία | The essay's thesis argues that the wetland should be protected. |
| 139 | topic sentence | noun StudyField: Grade 6 language and literature word Word study: Term structure: topic + sentence. Study the complete expression as one field-specific unit. | θεματική πρόταση | The topic sentence announces that bees support many food crops. |
| 140 | visualize | verb StudyField: Grade 6 language and literature word Word study: Suffix focus: -ize commonly forms a verb meaning to make, become, or apply. | φαντάζομαι | Sensory details help readers visualize the crowded harbor. |
| 141 | cohesion | noun StudyField: Grade 6 language and literature word Word study: Suffix focus: -sion commonly forms a noun naming an action, process, or result. | συνοχή | Pronouns and transitions give the paragraph cohesion. |
| 142 | concision | noun StudyField: Grade 6 language and literature word Word study: Suffix focus: -sion commonly forms a noun naming an action, process, or result. | συντομία | Removing repeated phrases improved the report's concision. |
| 143 | draft | noun StudyField: Grade 6 language and literature word Word study: Base-form focus: draft is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context. | προσχέδιο | Her first draft contains strong ideas but needs clearer organization. |
| 144 | edit | verb StudyField: Grade 6 language and literature word Word study: Base-form focus: edit is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context. | επεξεργάζομαι | Partners edit each other's explanations for clarity. |
| 145 | fluency | noun StudyField: Grade 6 language and literature word Word study: Base-form focus: fluency is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context. | 1. ευφράδεια 2. ευχέρεια | Daily practice improved his reading fluency. |
| 146 | revise | verb StudyField: Grade 6 language and literature word Word study: Base-form focus: revise is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context. | αναθεωρώ | Writers revise the introduction after receiving feedback. |
| 147 | style | noun StudyField: Grade 6 language and literature word Word study: Base-form focus: style is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context. | 1. δημιουργώ 2. σχεδιάζω 3. ύφος | The author's style combines short dialogue with vivid description. |
| 148 | narrative voice | noun StudyField: Grade 6 language and literature word Word study: Term structure: narrative + voice. Study the complete expression as one field-specific unit. | αφηγηματική φωνή | The playful narrative voice makes the serious topic approachable. |
| 149 | word choice | noun StudyField: Grade 6 language and literature word Word study: Term structure: word + choice. Study the complete expression as one field-specific unit. | επιλογή λέξης | Precise word choice helps readers picture the rough coastline. |
| 150 | workshop | noun StudyField: Grade 6 language and literature word Word study: Base-form focus: workshop is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context. | εργαστήριο | During the writing workshop, students shared their revised leads. |
Vocabulary reading and practice
Page 6 vocabulary review
Review five selected words from page 6.
English reading
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Vocabulary quiz
Choose the dictionary equivalent for each of 5 selected words.
Vocabulary chart page
This page focuses on the word chart. Reading passages appear once in each three-page group, while cloze quizzes remain in the established enhanced range for this level.
Sources and curriculum references
These references guide selection and calibration. Definitions, sample sentences, readings, questions, and teaching notes are independently written and reviewed.
- Vocabulary.com: Grade 6 Essential Vocabulary
- Flocabulary: 6th Grade Vocabulary Word List
- WikDict downloadable bilingual dictionaries
- Kaikki.org / Wiktextract machine-readable Wiktionary data
- Language-Learning-decks public flashcard datasets
- SBBIC English-to-Khmer Dictionary
- English–Khmer Dictionary Dataset (machine-generated Khmer fallback; human review required)
- PanLex meanings snapshot (direct CC0 gap candidates; human review required)
- Cambridge bilingual dictionaries (individual editorial sense checks)
- Collins English–Hindi Dictionary (individual editorial checks)
- Hindwi and Rekhta dictionaries (individual Hindi/Urdu checks)
- National Institute of Korean Language: Basic Korean Dictionary
- JMdict/EDRDG Japanese dictionary project
- CC-CEDICT Chinese dictionary project
- VDict Vietnamese Dictionary (individual editorial check)
- Google Translate (machine-assisted lesson-reading draft; fluent review required)
- Kuperman et al.: Age-of-acquisition ratings for 30,000 English words
- Glencoe/McGraw-Hill, Vocabulary Power: Grade 6, ISBN 0-07-826224-0 (bibliographic calibration only).