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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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326algebraic expressionnoun
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Field: Grade 6 science and mathematics word

Word study: Term structure: algebraic + expression. Study the complete expression as one field-specific unit.

a mathematical phrase containing numbers, variables, and operationsThe algebraic expression 2n + 3 does not contain an equals sign.
327inequalitynoun
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Field: Grade 6 science and mathematics word

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

a mathematical statement comparing values that are not necessarily equalThe inequality x > 7 represents all numbers greater than seven.
328dividendnoun
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Field: Grade 6 science and mathematics word

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

the number that is being divided in a division problemIn 20 ÷ 4, twenty is the dividend.
329ordered pairnoun
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Field: Grade 6 science and mathematics word

Word study: Term structure: ordered + pair. Study the complete expression as one field-specific unit.

two numbers that identify a point's horizontal and vertical positionsThe ordered pair (2, 5) names one point on the graph.
330variable expressionnoun
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Field: Grade 6 science and mathematics word

Word study: Term structure: variable + expression. Study the complete expression as one field-specific unit.

a mathematical expression that contains one or more variablesThe variable expression 4m represents four times a number.
331absolute valuenoun
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Field: Grade 6 science and mathematics word

Word study: Term structure: absolute + value. Study the complete expression as one field-specific unit.

a number's distance from zero on a number lineThe absolute value of negative six is six.
332composite numbernoun
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Field: Grade 6 science and mathematics word

Word study: Term structure: composite + number. Study the complete expression as one field-specific unit.

a whole number with more than two positive factorsTwelve is a composite number because it has several factor pairs.
333integernoun
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Field: Grade 6 science and mathematics word

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

a whole number, its opposite, or zeroNegative three is an integer.
334least common multiplenoun
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Field: Grade 6 science and mathematics word

Word study: Term structure: least + common + multiple. Study the complete expression as one field-specific unit.

the smallest positive number that is a multiple of two or more numbersTwelve is the least common multiple of three and four.
335arithmetic averagenoun
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Field: Grade 6 science and mathematics word

Word study: Term structure: arithmetic + average. Study the complete expression as one field-specific unit.

the sum of a group of numbers divided by how many numbers there areThe arithmetic average of 4, 6, and 8 is 6.
336quartilenoun
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Field: Grade 6 science and mathematics word

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

one of the values that divides ordered data into four equal groupsThe lower quartile marks the point below which one-fourth of the data fall.
337frequency distributionnoun
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Field: Grade 6 science and mathematics word

Word study: Term structure: frequency + distribution. Study the complete expression as one field-specific unit.

an arrangement showing how often each value or interval occursThe frequency distribution shows that most journeys lasted ten to fifteen minutes.
338prime numbernoun
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Field: Grade 6 science and mathematics word

Word study: Term structure: prime + number. Study the complete expression as one field-specific unit.

a whole number greater than one with exactly two positive factorsThirteen is a prime number.
339data spreadnoun
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Field: Grade 6 science and mathematics word

Word study: Term structure: data + spread. Study the complete expression as one field-specific unit.

the amount of variation among values in a datasetThe data spread is small because all measurements are close together.
340statisticaladjective
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Field: Grade 6 science and mathematics word

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

relating to the collection and analysis of numerical dataThe survey revealed a statistical pattern in commuting times.
341antibodynoun
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Field: Grade 6 science and mathematics word

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

a protein made by the immune system that recognizes a specific harmful substanceEach antibody can attach to a particular target on a pathogen.
342circulatoryadjective
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Field: Grade 6 science and mathematics word

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

relating to the movement of blood through the heart and blood vesselsThe circulatory system delivers oxygen throughout the body.
343diagnosisnoun
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Field: Grade 6 science and mathematics word

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

the identification of an illness or problem from its signs and evidenceThe doctor confirmed the diagnosis after reviewing the test results.
344immune responsenoun
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Field: Grade 6 science and mathematics word

Word study: Term structure: immune + response. Study the complete expression as one field-specific unit.

the body's organized reaction to a harmful substance or organismThe immune response produces cells that attack the virus.
345micronutrientnoun
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Field: Grade 6 science and mathematics word

Word study: Prefix focus: micro- means small.

a vitamin or mineral the body needs in small amountsIron is a micronutrient needed to carry oxygen in the blood.
346pathogennoun
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Field: Grade 6 science and mathematics word

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

a microorganism or other agent that can cause diseaseWashing hands helps prevent a pathogen from spreading.
347respiratoryadjective
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Field: Grade 6 science and mathematics word

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

relating to breathing and the organs used to breatheSmoke can irritate the respiratory system.
348transmissionnoun
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Field: Grade 6 science and mathematics word

Word study: Suffix focus: -sion commonly forms a noun naming an action, process, or result.

the process by which something passes from one person, place, or thing to anotherClean water systems reduce the transmission of several diseases.
349immunizationnoun
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Field: Grade 6 science and mathematics word

Word study: Suffix focus: -ization forms a noun for a process of making or becoming.

the process of making a person resistant to a disease, usually through vaccinationThe clinic provides immunization against several childhood illnesses.
350wellnessnoun
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Field: Grade 6 science and mathematics word

Word study: Suffix focus: -ness forms a noun naming a quality or state.

the condition of being healthy in body and mindRegular movement and sufficient sleep support overall wellness.

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