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. | 1. trama secundaria 2. argumento secundario 3. intriga secundaria | 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. | transición | 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. | punto de inflexión | 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. | unidad | 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. | 1. punto visivo 2. punto visual | 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. | 1. anotar 2. apostillar 3. acotar | 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. | 1. leyenda 2. capción 3. intitulación | 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. acápite 2. encabezamiento 3. membrete | 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. | índice | 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. | barra lateral | 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. | 1. acápite seccional / menor 2. subtítulo | 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. | característica de texto | 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. | tesis | 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. | oración temática | 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. | visualizar | 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. | cohesión | 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. | corte | 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. | 1. borrador 2. minuta 3. esbozo | 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. | 1. editar 2. redactar | 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. desenvoltura 2. desparpajo | 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. | 1. revisar 2. repasar | 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. estilizar 2. estilo | 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. | voz narrativa | 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. | elección de palabras | 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. | taller | During the writing workshop, students shared their revised leads. |
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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).