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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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Vocabulary page 1
#	Word	Details	Meaning	Sample sentence
1	accumulate	verb Study Field: Grade 6 academic reasoning word Word study: Base-form focus: accumulate is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.	1. kasata 2. kerätä 3. kerääntyä	Dust can accumulate on a shelf that is rarely cleaned.
2	acknowledge	verb Study Field: Grade 6 academic reasoning word Word study: Base-form focus: acknowledge is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.	1. tunnustaa 2. hyväksyä 3. kuitata	The report should acknowledge evidence that challenges its conclusion.
3	alternative	noun Study Field: Grade 6 academic reasoning word Word study: Base-form focus: alternative is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.	1. vaihtoehto 2. vaihtoehtoinen	Taking the train is a practical alternative to driving.
4	anecdote	noun Study Field: Grade 6 academic reasoning word Word study: Base-form focus: anecdote is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.	1. anekdootti 2. kasku 3. juttu	The speaker began with an anecdote about her first day at sea.
5	assert	verb Study Field: Grade 6 academic reasoning word Word study: Base-form focus: assert is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.	1. vakuuttaa 2. puolustaa 3. vahvistaa	The author will assert that clean water is a basic human need.
6	assess	verb Study Field: Grade 6 academic reasoning word Word study: Base-form focus: assess is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.	1. antaa 2. jakaa	Engineers assess the bridge before recommending repairs.
7	assumption	noun Study Field: Grade 6 academic reasoning word Word study: Suffix focus: -tion commonly forms a noun naming an action, process, or result.	1. olettamus 2. oletus	The experiment tested our assumption that all seeds need direct sunlight.
8	attribute	verb Study Field: Grade 6 academic reasoning word Word study: Base-form focus: attribute is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.	liittää	Researchers attribute the decline in fish to warmer water.
9	authentic	adjective Study Field: Grade 6 academic reasoning word Word study: Base-form focus: authentic is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.	1. aito 2. autenttinen	The museum displayed an authentic letter signed by the explorer.
10	bias	noun Study Field: Grade 6 academic reasoning word Word study: Base-form focus: bias is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.	1. vinous 2. vinouma 3. alttius	A fair survey avoids bias by asking neutral questions.
11	cite	verb Study Field: Grade 6 academic reasoning word Word study: Base-form focus: cite is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.	haastaa	Writers cite the article after using its data.
12	clarify	verb Study Field: Grade 6 academic reasoning word Word study: Suffix focus: -ify commonly forms a verb meaning to make or become.	selventää	A labeled diagram can clarify how the machine works.
13	coherent	adjective Study Field: Grade 6 academic reasoning word Word study: Base-form focus: coherent is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.	1. koherentti 2. johdonmukainen	Transitions made the explanation coherent from beginning to end.
14	credible	adjective Study Field: Grade 6 academic reasoning word Word study: Suffix focus: -ible means capable of, suitable for, or able to be affected.	uskottava	The eyewitness gave a credible account supported by photographs.
15	criterion	noun Study Field: Grade 6 academic reasoning word Word study: Base-form focus: criterion is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.	kriteeri	Safety is the most important criterion in choosing a campsite.
16	deduce	verb Study Field: Grade 6 academic reasoning word Word study: Base-form focus: deduce is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.	1. johtaa 2. päätellä 3. vetää johtopäätös	From the tracks and feathers, we can deduce that a hawk visited.
17	substantiate	verb Study Field: Grade 6 academic reasoning word Word study: Base-form focus: substantiate is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.	1. osoittaa 2. todentaa 3. todistaa	The dated photographs substantiate the witness's account.
18	dispute	verb Study Field: Grade 6 academic reasoning word Word study: Base-form focus: dispute is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.	kiistää	Several historians dispute the traditional account of the voyage.
19	evidence	noun Study Field: Grade 6 academic reasoning word Word study: Suffix focus: -ence commonly forms a noun naming an action, quality, or state.	1. osoitus 2. näyttö 3. todiste	The broken branch was evidence that a large animal had passed.
20	explicit	adjective Study Field: Grade 6 academic reasoning word Word study: Base-form focus: explicit is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.	1. eksplisiittinen 2. selkeä 3. täsmällinen	The recipe gives explicit instructions for handling the hot pan.
21	implicit	adjective Study Field: Grade 6 academic reasoning word Word study: Base-form focus: implicit is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.	ehdoton	Her smile gave implicit approval even though she said nothing.
22	signify	verb Study Field: Grade 6 academic reasoning word Word study: Suffix focus: -ify commonly forms a verb meaning to make or become.	1. merkitä 2. tarkoittaa	A flashing red light may signify that the battery is low.
23	justify	verb Study Field: Grade 6 academic reasoning word Word study: Suffix focus: -ify commonly forms a verb meaning to make or become.	1. perustella 2. oikeuttaa	The committee must justify its decision to close the trail.
24	logic	noun Study Field: Grade 6 academic reasoning word Word study: Base-form focus: logic is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.	logiikka	The detective used logic to eliminate impossible explanations.
25	methodology	noun Study Field: Grade 6 academic reasoning word Word study: Root and suffix focus: -logy means the study of a subject.	menetelmäoppi	The report explains its methodology so other researchers can repeat the work.

A Credible Investigation

Reading practice for pages 1–3. Five relevant words are highlighted.

English reading

Dust can accumulate on an unused air filter. To make a credible claim about indoor air, Noor sets one criterion: every room must be measured in the same way. Her report presents a coherent explanation, and its authors acknowledge that open windows may affect the results.

Finnish translation

A reviewed translation is not available for this passage yet.

Reading comprehension

1. What can accumulate on the filter?

Dust can accumulate on the filter.

2. What criterion does Noor set?

Every room must be measured in the same way.

3. What limitation do the authors acknowledge?

They acknowledge that open windows may affect results.

Cloze vocabulary quiz

1. Transitions made the explanation ___ from beginning to end.

Answer: coherent

2. Dust can ___ on a shelf that is rarely cleaned.

Answer: accumulate

3. The eyewitness gave a ___ account supported by photographs.

Answer: credible

4. The report should ___ evidence that challenges its conclusion.

Answer: acknowledge

5. Safety is the most important ___ in choosing a campsite.

Answer: criterion

Page 2: words 26–50

Vocabulary page 2
#	Word	Details	Meaning	Sample sentence
26	objective	adjective Study Field: Grade 6 academic reasoning word Word study: Suffix focus: -ive commonly forms an adjective meaning having a quality or tendency.	1. objektiivinen 2. totuudenmukainen 3. tosi	An objective review discusses both the strengths and weaknesses of the book.
27	paraphrase	verb Study Field: Grade 6 academic reasoning word Word study: Base-form focus: paraphrase is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.	1. esittää omin sanoin 2. kertoa omin sanoin 3. mukailla	Students paraphrase the paragraph instead of copying it.
28	relevant	adjective Study Field: Grade 6 academic reasoning word Word study: Base-form focus: relevant is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.	1. asiaankuuluva 2. asianmukainen 3. liittyvä	Include only relevant details in the summary.
29	reference	noun Study Field: Grade 6 academic reasoning word Word study: Suffix focus: -ence commonly forms a noun naming an action, quality, or state.	lähde	The atlas is a useful reference when studying regional geography.
30	verify	verb Study Field: Grade 6 academic reasoning word Word study: Base-form focus: verify is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.	1. vahvistaa 2. vannoa	We verify the quotation by finding it in the original speech.
31	abstract	adjective Study Field: Grade 6 academic reasoning word Word study: Base-form focus: abstract is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.	1. abstrakti 2. teoreettinen	Justice is an abstract concept that societies define in different ways.
32	scrutinize	verb Study Field: Grade 6 academic reasoning word Word study: Suffix focus: -ize commonly forms a verb meaning to make, become, or apply.	1. tarkastaa 2. tutkia tarkasti 3. tutkia tarkoin	Editors scrutinize every figure before publishing the report.
33	correlate	verb Study Field: Grade 6 academic reasoning word Word study: Base-form focus: correlate is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.	1. verrata 2. vertailla	The study may correlate regular exercise with improved sleep.
34	derive	verb Study Field: Grade 6 academic reasoning word Word study: Base-form focus: derive is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.	johtaa	Many English words derive from Latin and Greek roots.
35	empirical	adjective Study Field: Grade 6 academic reasoning word Word study: Base-form focus: empirical is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.	1. kokemusperäinen 2. empiirinen	The team collected empirical data by measuring the plants each day.
36	hypothesis	noun Study Field: Grade 6 academic reasoning word Word study: Base-form focus: hypothesis is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.	hypoteesi	Our hypothesis predicts that warmer water will dissolve sugar faster.
37	inquiry	noun Study Field: Grade 6 academic reasoning word Word study: Base-form focus: inquiry is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.	tutkimus	The class began an inquiry into the river's changing water level.
38	interrogate	verb Study Field: Grade 6 academic reasoning word Word study: Base-form focus: interrogate is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.	kuulustella	Critical readers interrogate the article's assumptions and missing evidence.
39	qualitative	adjective Study Field: Grade 6 academic reasoning word Word study: Suffix focus: -ive commonly forms an adjective meaning having a quality or tendency.	laadullinen	The interview provided qualitative information about residents' experiences.
40	quantitative	adjective Study Field: Grade 6 academic reasoning word Word study: Suffix focus: -ive commonly forms an adjective meaning having a quality or tendency.	1. määrällinen 2. kvantitatiivinen	The graph presents quantitative data from five years of rainfall.
41	ascertain	verb Study Field: Grade 6 academic reasoning word Word study: Base-form focus: ascertain is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.	1. saada selville 2. varmistaa 3. selvittää	The inspector tested the alarm to ascertain whether it worked.
42	consistent	adjective Study Field: Grade 6 academic reasoning word Word study: Base-form focus: consistent is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.	1. yhteensopiva 2. yhtenäinen	Her measurements were consistent across all three trials.
43	contradict	verb Study Field: Grade 6 academic reasoning word Word study: Base-form focus: contradict is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.	kiistää	The new fossil may contradict the earlier timeline.
44	distort	verb Study Field: Grade 6 academic reasoning word Word study: Base-form focus: distort is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.	1. vääristellä 2. vääristää	A misleading scale can distort the differences shown on a graph.
45	generalize	verb Study Field: Grade 6 academic reasoning word Word study: Suffix focus: -ize commonly forms a verb meaning to make, become, or apply.	yleistää	It is risky to generalize about an entire region after visiting one town.
46	misconception	noun Study Field: Grade 6 academic reasoning word Word study: Suffix focus: -tion commonly forms a noun naming an action, process, or result.	väärinkäsitys	The lesson corrected the misconception that seasons result from Earth's distance from the sun.
47	nuance	noun Study Field: Grade 6 academic reasoning word Word study: Base-form focus: nuance is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.	1. nyanssi 2. vivahde	The actor's quiet pause added nuance to the character's apology.
48	plausible	adjective Study Field: Grade 6 academic reasoning word Word study: Suffix focus: -ible means capable of, suitable for, or able to be affected.	uskottava	The detective considered each plausible explanation for the missing key.
49	preliminary	adjective Study Field: Grade 6 academic reasoning word Word study: Base-form focus: preliminary is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.	1. lämmittelyottelu 2. alustava 3. esi-	Preliminary results suggest that the treatment may be effective.
50	valid	adjective Study Field: Grade 6 academic reasoning word Word study: Base-form focus: valid is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.	1. voimassa oleva 2. pätevä 3. kelpaava	The experiment needs a control group to produce a valid comparison.

Page 2 vocabulary review

Review five selected words from page 2.

Cloze vocabulary quiz

1. Critical readers ___ the article's assumptions and missing evidence.

Answer: interrogate

2. An ___ review discusses both the strengths and weaknesses of the book.

Answer: objective

3. The interview provided ___ information about residents' experiences.

Answer: qualitative

4. Students ___ the paragraph instead of copying it.

Answer: paraphrase

5. The graph presents ___ data from five years of rainfall.

Answer: quantitative

Page 3: words 51–75

Vocabulary page 3
#	Word	Details	Meaning	Sample sentence
51	aggregate	verb Study Field: Grade 6 academic reasoning word Word study: Base-form focus: aggregate is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.	1. kokonainen 2. kerätä 3. koota yhteen	The website can aggregate rainfall records from many weather stations.
52	compile	verb Study Field: Grade 6 academic reasoning word Word study: Base-form focus: compile is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.	1. kääntää 2. koota 3. koostaa	Students compile their field notes into a shared report.
53	dataset	noun Study Field: Grade 6 academic reasoning word Word study: Base-form focus: dataset is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.	tietojoukko	The dataset contains daily temperatures from twenty cities.
54	record	noun Study Field: Grade 6 academic reasoning word Word study: Base-form focus: record is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.	tallenne	The ship's log provides a record of the entire voyage.
55	framework	noun Study Field: Grade 6 academic reasoning word Word study: Base-form focus: framework is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.	1. viitekehys 2. kehikko	The outline provides a framework for the research paper.
56	protocol	noun Study Field: Grade 6 academic reasoning word Word study: Base-form focus: protocol is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.	protokolla	The laboratory protocol requires goggles and closed shoes.
57	subset	noun Study Field: Grade 6 academic reasoning word Word study: Base-form focus: subset is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.	osajoukko	The survey examined a subset of the town's households.
58	simulate	verb Study Field: Grade 6 academic reasoning word Word study: Base-form focus: simulate is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.	simuloida	The computer model can simulate the movement of a hurricane.
59	synthesize	verb Study Field: Grade 6 academic reasoning word Word study: Suffix focus: -ize commonly forms a verb meaning to make, become, or apply.	syntetisoitua	The final paragraph should synthesize evidence from all three articles.
60	parameter	noun Study Field: Grade 6 academic reasoning word Word study: Base-form focus: parameter is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.	parametri	The program lets users change each parameter in the model.
61	approximation	noun Study Field: Grade 6 academic reasoning word Word study: Suffix focus: -ation commonly forms a noun naming an action, process, or result.	1. approksimointi 2. arvioiminen 3. lähestyminen	Rounding 398 to 400 gives a useful approximation.
62	calibrate	verb Study Field: Grade 6 academic reasoning word Word study: Base-form focus: calibrate is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.	kalibroida	Technicians calibrate the scale before weighing the samples.
63	dimension	noun Study Field: Grade 6 academic reasoning word Word study: Suffix focus: -sion commonly forms a noun naming an action, process, or result.	ulottuvuus	Measure each dimension of the box before designing its cover.
64	extrapolate	verb Study Field: Grade 6 academic reasoning word Word study: Base-form focus: extrapolate is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.	yleistää	Scientists extrapolate future sea levels from the measured trend.
65	margin	noun Study Field: Grade 6 academic reasoning word Word study: Base-form focus: margin is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.	marginaali	The team won by a margin of three points.
66	precision	noun Study Field: Grade 6 academic reasoning word Word study: Suffix focus: -sion commonly forms a noun naming an action, process, or result.	1. täsmällisyys 2. tarkkuus	Building the model requires precision because each piece must fit.
67	proportional relationship	noun Study Field: Grade 6 academic reasoning word Word study: Term structure: proportional + relationship. Study the complete expression as one field-specific unit.	suhteellinen suhde	The table shows a proportional relationship because every ticket costs the same amount.
68	magnitude	noun Study Field: Grade 6 academic reasoning word Word study: Base-form focus: magnitude is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.	1. koko 2. laajuus 3. merkitys	The magnitude of the earthquake was recorded by several stations.
69	variance	noun Study Field: Grade 6 academic reasoning word Word study: Suffix focus: -ance commonly forms a noun naming an action, quality, or state.	1. eripuraisuus 2. erimielisyys 3. poikkeama	Low variance means the repeated measurements stayed close together.
70	unit	noun Study Field: Grade 6 academic reasoning word Word study: Base-form focus: unit is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.	yksikkö	The meter is a unit used to measure length.
71	confer	verb Study Field: Grade 6 academic reasoning word Word study: Base-form focus: confer is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.	neuvotella	The judges confer privately before announcing the winner.
72	consensus	noun Study Field: Grade 6 academic reasoning word Word study: Base-form focus: consensus is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.	1. yhteisymmärrys 2. konsensus	After a long discussion, the council reached a consensus.
73	convey	verb Study Field: Grade 6 academic reasoning word Word study: Base-form focus: convey is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.	1. ilmaista 2. luovuttaa 3. kuljettaa	The photograph can convey the scale of the flood.
74	discourse	noun Study Field: Grade 6 academic reasoning word Word study: Base-form focus: discourse is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.	ilmaus	The debate encouraged respectful discourse about public transportation.
75	emphasize	verb Study Field: Grade 6 academic reasoning word Word study: Suffix focus: -ize commonly forms a verb meaning to make, become, or apply.	1. korostaa 2. painottaa 3. tähdentää	Bold type can emphasize the report's main finding.

Page 3 vocabulary review

Review five selected words from page 3.

Cloze vocabulary quiz

1. The website can ___ rainfall records from many weather stations.

Answer: aggregate

2. Scientists ___ future sea levels from the measured trend.

Answer: extrapolate

3. Students ___ their field notes into a shared report.

Answer: compile

4. The team won by a ___ of three points.

Answer: margin

5. The ___ contains daily temperatures from twenty cities.

Answer: dataset

Page 4: words 76–100

Vocabulary page 4
#	Word	Details	Meaning	Sample sentence
76	mediate	verb Study Field: Grade 6 academic reasoning word Word study: Base-form focus: mediate is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.	1. sovitella 2. välittää	A counselor agreed to mediate the dispute between the teams.
77	negotiate	verb Study Field: Grade 6 academic reasoning word Word study: Base-form focus: negotiate is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.	neuvotella	The two groups will negotiate how to share the meeting space.
78	rebut	verb Study Field: Grade 6 academic reasoning word Word study: Base-form focus: rebut is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.	torjua	The scientist used new evidence to rebut the claim.
79	summarize	verb Study Field: Grade 6 academic reasoning word Word study: Suffix focus: -ize commonly forms a verb meaning to make, become, or apply.	tiivistää	At the end, summarize the article in two or three sentences.
80	tone	noun Study Field: Grade 6 academic reasoning word Word study: Base-form focus: tone is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.	äänensävy	The letter's respectful tone made the criticism easier to accept.
81	affix	noun Study Field: Grade 6 academic reasoning word Word study: Base-form focus: affix is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.	1. affiksi 2. liite	The suffix “-ful” is an affix that can turn a noun into an adjective.
82	cognate	noun Study Field: Grade 6 academic reasoning word Word study: Base-form focus: cognate is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.	sukulaissana	The English word “family” is a cognate of the Spanish word “familia.”
83	connotation	noun Study Field: Grade 6 academic reasoning word Word study: Suffix focus: -ation commonly forms a noun naming an action, process, or result.	1. konnotaatio 2. sivumerkitys 3. oheismerkitys	The word “home” often has a warm connotation.
84	denotation	noun Study Field: Grade 6 academic reasoning word Word study: Suffix focus: -ation commonly forms a noun naming an action, process, or result.	1. perusmerkitys 2. denotaatio	The denotation of “dove” is a type of bird.
85	etymology	noun Study Field: Grade 6 academic reasoning word Word study: Root and suffix focus: -logy means the study of a subject.	etymologia	The etymology of “telephone” connects Greek roots meaning “far” and “sound.”
86	idiom	noun Study Field: Grade 6 academic reasoning word Word study: Base-form focus: idiom is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.	1. idiomi 2. sanonta	“Break the ice” is an idiom about making people feel more comfortable.
87	morpheme	noun Study Field: Grade 6 academic reasoning word Word study: Base-form focus: morpheme is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.	morfeemi	The plural “-s” is a morpheme in the word “cats.”
88	diction	noun Study Field: Grade 6 academic reasoning word Word study: Base-form focus: diction is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.	1. sananvalinta 2. lausuntatapa 3. kirjoitustapa	The poet's formal diction creates a serious mood.
89	root	noun Study Field: Grade 6 academic reasoning word Word study: Base-form focus: root is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.	1. juuri 2. puunjuuri	The root “spect” relates to looking or seeing.
90	syntax	noun Study Field: Grade 6 academic reasoning word Word study: Base-form focus: syntax is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.	1. lauseoppi 2. syntaksi	Changing the syntax can place more emphasis on the final idea.
91	alliteration	noun Study Field: Grade 6 academic reasoning word Word study: Suffix focus: -ation commonly forms a noun naming an action, process, or result.	1. alkusointu 2. allitteraatio 3. alliteraatio	“Silver snakes slide” uses alliteration to create a hissing sound.
92	analogy	noun Study Field: Grade 6 academic reasoning word Word study: Base-form focus: analogy is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.	analogia	The teacher used an analogy between the heart and a pump.
93	aside	noun Study Field: Grade 6 academic reasoning word Word study: Base-form focus: aside is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.	1. sivuhuomautus 2. reunahuomautus 3. kommentti	In an aside, the actor revealed the villain's secret plan.
94	foreshadow	verb Study Field: Grade 6 academic reasoning word Word study: Base-form focus: foreshadow is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.	1. ennakoida 2. enteillä	The cracked compass may foreshadow trouble during the voyage.
95	imagery	noun Study Field: Grade 6 academic reasoning word Word study: Base-form focus: imagery is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.	mielikuvitus	The poem's imagery makes readers hear the rain on the roof.
96	irony	noun Study Field: Grade 6 academic reasoning word Word study: Base-form focus: irony is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.	ironia	There is irony in a fire station winning a prize for its flooded garden.
97	extended metaphor	noun Study Field: Grade 6 academic reasoning word Word study: Term structure: extended + metaphor. Study the complete expression as one field-specific unit.	laajennettu metafora	The poem's extended metaphor compares a difficult journey with sailing through a storm.
98	motif	noun Study Field: Grade 6 academic reasoning word Word study: Base-form focus: motif is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.	1. motiivi 2. aihio 3. aihe	The recurring moon is a motif that appears whenever the hero feels lonely.
99	anthropomorphism	noun Study Field: Grade 6 academic reasoning word Word study: Suffix focus: -ism often names a belief, system, movement, or practice.	1. antropomorfismi 2. ihmisenkaltaistaminen	The talking fox in the fable is an example of anthropomorphism.
100	symbolism	noun Study Field: Grade 6 academic reasoning word Word study: Suffix focus: -ism often names a belief, system, movement, or practice.	symboliikka	The broken chain provides symbolism for freedom.

Finding the Root of a Dispute

Reading practice for pages 4–6. Five relevant words are highlighted.

English reading

Two editors disagree about a sentence’s syntax. Their teacher helps mediate the discussion and asks them to identify the root of the confusion. Each editor may rebut an idea with evidence, then they negotiate a revision that preserves the meaning.

Finnish translation

A reviewed translation is not available for this passage yet.

Reading comprehension

1. What causes the disagreement?

The editors disagree about syntax.

2. Who helps mediate?

Their teacher helps mediate.

3. How do they settle the dispute?

They negotiate an evidence-based revision.

Cloze vocabulary quiz

1. A counselor agreed to ___ the dispute between the teams.

Answer: mediate

2. The ___ “spect” relates to looking or seeing.

Answer: root

3. The two groups will ___ how to share the meeting space.

Answer: negotiate

4. Changing the ___ can place more emphasis on the final idea.

Answer: syntax

5. The scientist used new evidence to ___ the claim.

Answer: rebut

Page 5: words 101–125

Vocabulary page 5
#	Word	Details	Meaning	Sample sentence
101	archetype	noun Study Field: Grade 6 language and literature word Word study: Base-form focus: archetype is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.	1. malliesimerkki 2. perikuva	The wise guide is an archetype in myths from many cultures.
102	climax	noun Study Field: Grade 6 language and literature word Word study: Base-form focus: climax is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.	1. huippu 2. huipentuma	The climax occurs when the climber must choose whether to turn back.
103	confidant	noun Study Field: Grade 6 language and literature word Word study: Base-form focus: confidant is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.	uskottu	The princess tells her loyal attendant everything because he is her confidant.
104	dilemma	noun Study Field: Grade 6 language and literature word Word study: Base-form focus: dilemma is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.	dilemma	The character faces a dilemma when honesty may hurt her friend.
105	dynamic	adjective Study Field: Grade 6 language and literature word Word study: Base-form focus: dynamic is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.	dynaaminen	The selfish prince is a dynamic character who learns generosity.
106	exposition	noun Study Field: Grade 6 language and literature word Word study: Suffix focus: -ition commonly forms a noun naming an action, process, or result.	esittely	The exposition explains why the family moved to the island.
107	flashback	noun Study Field: Grade 6 language and literature word Word study: Base-form focus: flashback is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.	takauma	A flashback reveals how the two rivals first met.
108	resolution	noun Study Field: Grade 6 language and literature word Word study: Suffix focus: -tion commonly forms a noun naming an action, process, or result.	erottelu	In the resolution, the neighbors rebuild the damaged garden together.
109	static	adjective Study Field: Grade 6 language and literature word Word study: Base-form focus: static is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.	1. muuttumaton 2. vakaa 3. staattinen	The stubborn mayor is a static character who ignores every warning.
110	suspense	noun Study Field: Grade 6 language and literature word Word study: Base-form focus: suspense is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.	jännitys	The ticking clock creates suspense during the rescue scene.
111	antithesis	noun Study Field: Grade 6 language and literature word Word study: Prefix focus: anti- means against or opposed to.	1. antiteesi 2. vastakohta	The speech presents courage as the antithesis of surrender.
112	hyperbole	noun Study Field: Grade 6 language and literature word Word study: Base-form focus: hyperbole is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.	hyperbola	“I waited a thousand years” is hyperbole, not a literal claim.
113	onomatopoeia	noun Study Field: Grade 6 language and literature word Word study: Base-form focus: onomatopoeia is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.	onomatopoeettinen sana	“Buzz” is onomatopoeia because it sounds like the noise of a bee.
114	oxymoron	noun Study Field: Grade 6 language and literature word Word study: Base-form focus: oxymoron is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.	oksymoron	“Deafening silence” is an oxymoron.
115	paradox	noun Study Field: Grade 6 language and literature word Word study: Base-form focus: paradox is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.	paradoksi	“Less is more” is a paradox about the power of simplicity.
116	pun	noun Study Field: Grade 6 language and literature word Word study: Base-form focus: pun is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.	sanaleikki	The bakery sign's bread joke is a pun.
117	satire	noun Study Field: Grade 6 language and literature word Word study: Base-form focus: satire is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.	satiiri	The play uses satire to expose the mayor's vanity.
118	comparison	noun Study Field: Grade 6 language and literature word Word study: Base-form focus: comparison is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.	vertailu	The essay makes a comparison between two creation myths.
119	understatement	noun Study Field: Grade 6 language and literature word Word study: Suffix focus: -ment commonly forms a noun for an action, process, state, or result.	vähätelmä	Calling a hurricane “a little wind” is an understatement.
120	wordplay	noun Study Field: Grade 6 language and literature word Word study: Base-form focus: wordplay is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.	sanaleikki	The riddle depends on wordplay involving “sole” and “soul.”
121	chronological	adjective Study Field: Grade 6 language and literature word Word study: Base-form focus: chronological is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.	kronologinen	The biography presents the inventor's life in chronological order.
122	digression	noun Study Field: Grade 6 language and literature word Word study: Suffix focus: -sion commonly forms a noun naming an action, process, or result.	1. poikkeama 2. poikkeaminen 3. syrjähyppy	The paragraph about lunch is a digression from the essay's argument.
123	excerpt	noun Study Field: Grade 6 language and literature word Word study: Base-form focus: excerpt is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.	1. poiminto 2. ote 3. katkelma	We read an excerpt from the explorer's journal.
124	pace	noun Study Field: Grade 6 language and literature word Word study: Base-form focus: pace is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.	1. määrätä tahti 2. passi 3. askellaji	Short sentences quicken the pace of the chase scene.
125	analogous	adjective Study Field: Grade 6 language and literature word Word study: Suffix focus: -ous commonly forms an adjective meaning full of or characterized by.	1. vastaava 2. vastaavanlainen	The two plots are analogous because each follows a child searching for home.

Page 5 vocabulary review

Review five selected words from page 5.

Cloze vocabulary quiz

1. “Deafening silence” is an ___.

Answer: oxymoron

2. The ___ occurs when the climber must choose whether to turn back.

Answer: climax

3. “Less is more” is a ___ about the power of simplicity.

Answer: paradox

4. The princess tells her loyal attendant everything because he is her ___.

Answer: confidant

5. The bakery sign's bread joke is a ___.

Answer: pun

Page 6: words 126–150

Vocabulary page 6
#	Word	Details	Meaning	Sample sentence
126	subplot	noun Study Field: Grade 6 language and literature word Word study: Base-form focus: subplot is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.	sivujuoni	A subplot follows the cook's attempt to solve the same mystery.
127	transition	noun Study Field: Grade 6 language and literature word Word study: Suffix focus: -ition commonly forms a noun naming an action, process, or result.	välisoitto	The transition “in contrast” signals that the next idea will differ.
128	turning point	noun Study Field: Grade 6 language and literature word Word study: Term structure: turning + point. Study the complete expression as one field-specific unit.	1. käännekohta 2. murros	Finding the hidden letter is the turning point of the mystery.
129	unity	noun Study Field: Grade 6 language and literature word Word study: Base-form focus: unity is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.	kokonaisuus	Repeated images of water give the poem unity.
130	viewpoint	noun Study Field: Grade 6 language and literature word Word study: Base-form focus: viewpoint is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.	näkökulmasta	The novel shows the conflict from each sibling's viewpoint.
131	annotate	verb Study Field: 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. kommentoida 2. huomauttaa	Readers annotate the article by marking claims and unfamiliar terms.
132	caption	noun Study Field: Grade 6 language and literature word Word study: Base-form focus: caption is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.	otsikko	The caption identifies the people in the historical photograph.
133	heading	noun Study Field: Grade 6 language and literature word Word study: Base-form focus: heading is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.	otsikko	The heading tells readers that the next section concerns migration.
134	index	noun Study Field: Grade 6 language and literature word Word study: Base-form focus: index is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.	hakemisto	Use the index to locate every page that discusses volcanoes.
135	sidebar	noun Study Field: Grade 6 language and literature word Word study: Base-form focus: sidebar is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.	sivupalkki	The sidebar explains how the photographer captured the image.
136	subheading	noun Study Field: Grade 6 language and literature word Word study: Base-form focus: subheading is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.	alaotsikko	A subheading introduces the paragraph about renewable energy.
137	text feature	noun Study Field: Grade 6 language and literature word Word study: Term structure: text + feature. Study the complete expression as one field-specific unit.	tekstiominaisuus	A timeline is a text feature that shows events in order.
138	thesis	noun Study Field: Grade 6 language and literature word Word study: Base-form focus: thesis is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.	1. väitöskirja 2. diplomityö 3. opinnäytetyö	The essay's thesis argues that the wetland should be protected.
139	topic sentence	noun Study Field: Grade 6 language and literature word Word study: Term structure: topic + sentence. Study the complete expression as one field-specific unit.	aiheen lause	The topic sentence announces that bees support many food crops.
140	visualize	verb Study Field: Grade 6 language and literature word Word study: Suffix focus: -ize commonly forms a verb meaning to make, become, or apply.	kuvitella	Sensory details help readers visualize the crowded harbor.
141	cohesion	noun Study Field: Grade 6 language and literature word Word study: Suffix focus: -sion commonly forms a noun naming an action, process, or result.	yhteen kasvaminen	Pronouns and transitions give the paragraph cohesion.
142	concision	noun Study Field: Grade 6 language and literature word Word study: Suffix focus: -sion commonly forms a noun naming an action, process, or result.	tiivis	Removing repeated phrases improved the report's concision.
143	draft	noun Study Field: Grade 6 language and literature word Word study: Base-form focus: draft is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.	luonnos	Her first draft contains strong ideas but needs clearer organization.
144	edit	verb Study Field: 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. muokata 2. muuttaa 3. editoida	Partners edit each other's explanations for clarity.
145	fluency	noun Study Field: Grade 6 language and literature word Word study: Base-form focus: fluency is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.	sujuvuus	Daily practice improved his reading fluency.
146	revise	verb Study Field: 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. korjata 2. muuttaa 3. tarkistaa	Writers revise the introduction after receiving feedback.
147	style	noun Study Field: 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. stailata 2. tyyli	The author's style combines short dialogue with vivid description.
148	narrative voice	noun Study Field: Grade 6 language and literature word Word study: Term structure: narrative + voice. Study the complete expression as one field-specific unit.	kerronnallinen ääni	The playful narrative voice makes the serious topic approachable.
149	word choice	noun Study Field: Grade 6 language and literature word Word study: Term structure: word + choice. Study the complete expression as one field-specific unit.	sanavalinta	Precise word choice helps readers picture the rough coastline.
150	workshop	noun Study Field: Grade 6 language and literature word Word study: Base-form focus: workshop is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.	1. työpaja 2. verstas 3. paja	During the writing workshop, students shared their revised leads.

Page 6 vocabulary review

Review five selected words from page 6.

Cloze vocabulary quiz

1. The ___ announces that bees support many food crops.

Answer: topic sentence

2. The ___ “in contrast” signals that the next idea will differ.

Answer: transition

3. Sensory details help readers ___ the crowded harbor.

Answer: visualize

4. Finding the hidden letter is the ___ of the mystery.

Answer: turning point

5. Pronouns and transitions give the paragraph ___.

Answer: cohesion

Page 7: words 151–175

Vocabulary page 7
#	Word	Details	Meaning	Sample sentence
151	clause	noun Study Field: Grade 6 language and literature word Word study: Base-form focus: clause is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.	lause	The sentence begins with a dependent clause.
152	complex sentence	noun Study Field: Grade 6 language and literature word Word study: Term structure: complex + sentence. Study the complete expression as one field-specific unit.	alisteinen yhdyslause	“Although rain fell, we continued” is a complex sentence.
153	conditional	adjective Study Field: Grade 6 language and literature word Word study: Base-form focus: conditional is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.	ehdollinen	The conditional sentence explains what will happen if the temperature falls.
154	modifier	noun Study Field: Grade 6 language and literature word Word study: Base-form focus: modifier is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.	1. määrite 2. määriteosa	The modifier “ancient” tells readers more about the temple.
155	parallelism	noun Study Field: Grade 6 language and literature word Word study: Suffix focus: -ism often names a belief, system, movement, or practice.	rinnakkaisuus	The speech uses parallelism in “to learn, to serve, and to lead.”
156	phrase	noun Study Field: Grade 6 language and literature word Word study: Base-form focus: phrase is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.	1. lauseke 2. fraasi 3. ilmaus	“Across the bridge” is a prepositional phrase.
157	predicate	noun Study Field: Grade 6 language and literature word Word study: Base-form focus: predicate is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.	1. predikaatti 2. predikaattiosa 3. maine	In “The river flooded,” “flooded” is the predicate.
158	pronoun antecedent	noun Study Field: Grade 6 language and literature word Word study: Term structure: pronoun + antecedent. Study the complete expression as one field-specific unit.	pronomini edeltäjä	In “Lena found her keys,” “Lena” is the pronoun antecedent of “her.”
159	sentence fragment	noun Study Field: Grade 6 language and literature word Word study: Term structure: sentence + fragment. Study the complete expression as one field-specific unit.	lauseen katkelma	“After the final bell” is a sentence fragment.
160	verb tense	noun Study Field: Grade 6 language and literature word Word study: Term structure: verb + tense. Study the complete expression as one field-specific unit.	verbi jännittynyt	The writer keeps the verb tense in the past throughout the narrative.
161	alienate	verb Study Field: Grade 6 language and literature word Word study: Base-form focus: alienate is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.	siirtää	Mocking a teammate can alienate the rest of the group.
162	apprehensive	adjective Study Field: Grade 6 language and literature word Word study: Suffix focus: -ive commonly forms an adjective meaning having a quality or tendency.	1. levoton 2. huolestunut	Nora felt apprehensive before speaking to the large audience.
163	composure	noun Study Field: Grade 6 language and literature word Word study: Base-form focus: composure is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.	1. maltti 2. tyyneys	The goalkeeper kept her composure after the opposing team scored.
164	conscientious	adjective Study Field: Grade 6 language and literature word Word study: Suffix focus: -ous commonly forms an adjective meaning full of or characterized by.	1. tunnollinen 2. tunnontarkka	The conscientious volunteer checked every name on the list.
165	perspective-taking	noun Study Field: Grade 6 language and literature word Word study: Term structure: perspective + taking. Study the complete expression as one field-specific unit.	perspektiivin ottamista	Perspective-taking helped the two friends recognize why each felt hurt.
166	impulsive	adjective Study Field: Grade 6 language and literature word Word study: Suffix focus: -ive commonly forms an adjective meaning having a quality or tendency.	äkillinen	His impulsive decision to jump from the boat created danger.
167	probity	noun Study Field: Grade 6 language and literature word Word study: Suffix focus: -ity commonly forms a noun naming a quality, state, or condition.	oikeudenmukaisuus	The treasurer's probity earned the community's trust.
168	resilient	adjective Study Field: Grade 6 language and literature word Word study: Base-form focus: resilient is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.	1. joustava 2. sitkeä 3. tukeva	The resilient community rebuilt homes after the storm.
169	self-reliant	adjective Study Field: Grade 6 language and literature word Word study: Term structure: self + reliant. Study the complete expression as one field-specific unit.	itseluottavainen	The self-reliant camper knew how to cook and repair a torn tent.
170	vulnerable	adjective Study Field: Grade 6 language and literature word Word study: Suffix focus: -able means capable of, suitable for, or worthy of an action.	1. haavoittuvainen 2. herkkä	Young turtles are vulnerable to predators on the beach.
171	allegiance	noun Study Field: Grade 6 language and literature word Word study: Suffix focus: -ance commonly forms a noun naming an action, quality, or state.	1. kuuliaisuus 2. uskollisuus	The knight promised allegiance to the new queen.
172	boycott	verb Study Field: Grade 6 language and literature word Word study: Base-form focus: boycott is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.	boikotoida	Residents may boycott the store until it changes its unfair policy.
173	campaign	noun Study Field: Grade 6 language and literature word Word study: Base-form focus: campaign is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.	1. kampanja 2. sotaretki	The recycling campaign reduced waste at the stadium.
174	civic	adjective Study Field: Grade 6 language and literature word Word study: Base-form focus: civic is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.	1. kansalainen 2. kansalais- 3. kaupunkilainen	Voting is one form of civic participation.
175	constituent	noun Study Field: Grade 6 language and literature word Word study: Base-form focus: constituent is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.	äänestäjä	Each constituent may write to the senator about the proposed law.

A Complex Choice

Reading practice for pages 7–9. Five relevant words are highlighted.

English reading

The drama club studies perspective-taking before choosing a lead actor. A conditional rule says auditions will continue if scores are tied. Instead of making an impulsive choice, judges write a complex sentence about each performance, adding a precise modifier to explain every rating.

Finnish translation

A reviewed translation is not available for this passage yet.

Reading comprehension

1. What skill does the club study?

The club studies perspective-taking.

2. When will auditions continue?

Auditions will continue if scores are tied.

3. How do judges avoid an impulsive choice?

They write precise explanations for their ratings.

Cloze vocabulary quiz

1. “Although rain fell, we continued” is a ___.

Answer: complex sentence

2. ___ helped the two friends recognize why each felt hurt.

Answer: perspective-taking

3. The ___ sentence explains what will happen if the temperature falls.

Answer: conditional

4. His ___ decision to jump from the boat created danger.

Answer: impulsive

5. The ___ “ancient” tells readers more about the temple.

Answer: modifier

Page 8: words 176–200

Vocabulary page 8
#	Word	Details	Meaning	Sample sentence
176	representative democracy	noun Study Field: Grade 6 language and literature word Word study: Term structure: representative + democracy. Study the complete expression as one field-specific unit.	edustuksellinen demokratia	In a representative democracy, voters can replace lawmakers at an election.
177	dissent	noun Study Field: Grade 6 language and literature word Word study: Base-form focus: dissent is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.	toisinajattelu	The judge wrote a dissent explaining why she opposed the ruling.
178	legislation	noun Study Field: Grade 6 language and literature word Word study: Suffix focus: -ation commonly forms a noun naming an action, process, or result.	lainsäädäntö	The new legislation requires safer drinking water.
179	petition	noun Study Field: Grade 6 language and literature word Word study: Suffix focus: -tion commonly forms a noun naming an action, process, or result.	1. vetoomus 2. adressi 3. anomus	The petition asked the town to preserve the old theater.
180	referendum	noun Study Field: Grade 6 language and literature word Word study: Base-form focus: referendum is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.	kansanäänestys	The tax plan will be decided by referendum.
181	amend	verb Study Field: Grade 6 language and literature word Word study: Base-form focus: amend is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.	1. korjata 2. parantaa 3. parantua	Lawmakers voted to amend the bill before the final vote.
182	cabinet	noun Study Field: Grade 6 language and literature word Word study: Base-form focus: cabinet is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.	1. esikunta 2. hallitus	The president met with the cabinet to discuss the emergency.
183	coalition	noun Study Field: Grade 6 language and literature word Word study: Suffix focus: -ition commonly forms a noun naming an action, process, or result.	1. liittouma 2. liittokunta 3. koalitio	Several parties formed a coalition to pass the reform.
184	delegate	noun Study Field: Grade 6 language and literature word Word study: Base-form focus: delegate is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.	edustaja	Each school sent a delegate to the youth council.
185	national	adjective Study Field: Grade 6 language and literature word Word study: Base-form focus: national is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.	1. kansallinen 2. kansallis- 3. kansan-	The national government manages relations with other countries.
186	jurisdiction	noun Study Field: Grade 6 language and literature word Word study: Suffix focus: -tion commonly forms a noun naming an action, process, or result.	hallintoalue	The city court has jurisdiction over local traffic cases.
187	local governance	noun Study Field: Grade 6 language and literature word Word study: Term structure: local + governance. Study the complete expression as one field-specific unit.	paikallishallinto	Local governance determines how neighborhood parks are maintained.
188	regulation	noun Study Field: Grade 6 language and literature word Word study: Suffix focus: -ation commonly forms a noun naming an action, process, or result.	1. sääntö 2. ohjesääntö 3. järjestyssääntö	The safety regulation requires workers to wear helmets.
189	representative	noun Study Field: Grade 6 language and literature word Word study: Base-form focus: representative is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.	edustaja	Our representative presented the neighborhood's concerns at the meeting.
190	sovereignty	noun Study Field: Grade 6 language and literature word Word study: Base-form focus: sovereignty is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.	1. suvereenisuus 2. suvereniteetti	The treaty recognized the island nation's sovereignty.
191	commodity	noun Study Field: Grade 6 language and literature word Word study: Suffix focus: -ity commonly forms a noun naming a quality, state, or condition.	1. raaka-aine 2. hyödyke 3. tavara	Coffee is an important commodity in global trade.
192	purchaser	noun Study Field: Grade 6 language and literature word Word study: Base-form focus: purchaser is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.	ostaja	The purchaser checked the bicycle before completing the sale.
193	market demand	noun Study Field: Grade 6 language and literature word Word study: Term structure: market + demand. Study the complete expression as one field-specific unit.	markkinoiden kysyntään	Market demand for umbrellas rose during the rainy month.
194	innovator	noun Study Field: Grade 6 language and literature word Word study: Base-form focus: innovator is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.	innovaattori	The innovator designed a low-cost filter for remote villages.
195	earnings	noun Study Field: Grade 6 language and literature word Word study: Base-form focus: earnings is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.	ansiot	She saved part of her weekly earnings for a new laptop.
196	inflation	noun Study Field: Grade 6 language and literature word Word study: Suffix focus: -ation commonly forms a noun naming an action, process, or result.	inflaatio	Inflation made the same basket of groceries more expensive.
197	workforce	noun Study Field: Grade 6 language and literature word Word study: Base-form focus: workforce is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.	työvoima	The factory expanded its workforce when orders increased.
198	resource shortage	noun Study Field: Grade 6 language and literature word Word study: Term structure: resource + shortage. Study the complete expression as one field-specific unit.	resurssipula	The resource shortage forced hospitals to share oxygen tanks.
199	inventory	noun Study Field: Grade 6 language and literature word Word study: Base-form focus: inventory is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.	varasto	The manager counted the inventory before ordering more paper.
200	tariff	noun Study Field: Grade 6 language and literature word Word study: Base-form focus: tariff is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.	1. tulli 2. tariffi	The tariff increased the price of imported steel.

Page 8 vocabulary review

Review five selected words from page 8.

Cloze vocabulary quiz

1. The judge wrote a ___ explaining why she opposed the ruling.

Answer: dissent

2. The treaty recognized the island nation's ___.

Answer: sovereignty

3. The new ___ requires safer drinking water.

Answer: legislation

4. Coffee is an important ___ in global trade.

Answer: commodity

5. The ___ asked the town to preserve the old theater.

Answer: petition

Page 9: words 201–225

Vocabulary page 9
#	Word	Details	Meaning	Sample sentence
201	borderland	noun Study Field: Grade 6 civics and social studies word Word study: Base-form focus: borderland is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.	1. rajaseutu 2. rajamaa	The borderland blended languages and traditions from both nations.
202	cartography	noun Study Field: Grade 6 civics and social studies word Word study: Root and suffix focus: -graphy relates to writing, recording, or describing.	1. kartografia 2. karttaoppi	Modern cartography uses satellite images to show changing coastlines.
203	hemisphere	noun Study Field: Grade 6 civics and social studies word Word study: Base-form focus: hemisphere is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.	1. pallonpuolisko 2. hemisfääri	Australia lies mainly in the Southern Hemisphere.
204	latitude	noun Study Field: Grade 6 civics and social studies word Word study: Base-form focus: latitude is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.	1. leveysaste 2. leveys 3. leveyspiiri	Places at high latitude often have cold winters.
205	longitude	noun Study Field: Grade 6 civics and social studies word Word study: Base-form focus: longitude is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.	1. pituusaste 2. pituus	Sailors use longitude with latitude to locate a position.
206	metropolitan	adjective Study Field: Grade 6 civics and social studies word Word study: Base-form focus: metropolitan is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.	suurkaupunkilainen	The metropolitan rail system connects downtown with nearby suburbs.
207	region	noun Study Field: Grade 6 civics and social studies word Word study: Base-form focus: region is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.	1. alue 2. seutu	Heavy rainfall is common throughout the coastal region.
208	topography	noun Study Field: Grade 6 civics and social studies word Word study: Root and suffix focus: -graphy relates to writing, recording, or describing.	1. topografia 2. maastomittaus	The steep topography made road construction difficult.
209	tributary	noun Study Field: Grade 6 civics and social studies word Word study: Base-form focus: tributary is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.	sivujoki	The creek is a tributary of the main river.
210	watershed	noun Study Field: Grade 6 civics and social studies word Word study: Base-form focus: watershed is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.	vedenjakaja	Pollution anywhere in the watershed can reach the reservoir.
211	artifact	noun Study Field: Grade 6 civics and social studies word Word study: Base-form focus: artifact is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.	1. artefakti 2. esine 3. teennös	The clay bowl is an artifact from the ancient settlement.
212	chronicle	noun Study Field: Grade 6 civics and social studies word Word study: Base-form focus: chronicle is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.	1. kronikka 2. aikakirja	The monk's chronicle describes several years of drought.
213	civilization	noun Study Field: Grade 6 civics and social studies word Word study: Suffix focus: -ization forms a noun for a process of making or becoming.	1. sivistys 2. sivistynyt yhteiskunta 3. sivilisaatio	The river supported a civilization of farmers and traders.
214	dynasty	noun Study Field: Grade 6 civics and social studies word Word study: Base-form focus: dynasty is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.	1. dynastia 2. hallitsijasuku	The dynasty governed the kingdom for nearly two centuries.
215	empire	noun Study Field: Grade 6 civics and social studies word Word study: Base-form focus: empire is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.	1. imperiumi 2. keisarikunta	Roads helped the empire move soldiers and messages quickly.
216	legacy	noun Study Field: Grade 6 civics and social studies word Word study: Base-form focus: legacy is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.	perintö	The scientist's legacy includes both discoveries and trained students.
217	oral history	noun Study Field: Grade 6 civics and social studies word Word study: Term structure: oral + history. Study the complete expression as one field-specific unit.	suullinen historia	The museum preserves oral history from former factory workers.
218	primary source	noun Study Field: Grade 6 civics and social studies word Word study: Term structure: primary + source. Study the complete expression as one field-specific unit.	primaarilähde	A soldier's letter is a primary source about the battle.
219	secondary source	noun Study Field: Grade 6 civics and social studies word Word study: Term structure: secondary + source. Study the complete expression as one field-specific unit.	sekundäärilähde	A modern textbook is a secondary source about the revolution.
220	society	noun Study Field: Grade 6 civics and social studies word Word study: Base-form focus: society is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.	yhteiskunta	Trade shaped the society that developed around the harbor.
221	annex	verb Study Field: Grade 6 civics and social studies word Word study: Base-form focus: annex is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.	liittää	The city voted to annex the land beside the highway.
222	colonial	adjective Study Field: Grade 6 civics and social studies word Word study: Base-form focus: colonial is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.	1. siirtomaa- 2. siirtomaa	The museum restored a colonial house built by early settlers.
223	conquest	noun Study Field: Grade 6 civics and social studies word Word study: Base-form focus: conquest is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.	1. valloitus 2. voitto	The conquest changed the region's government and language.
224	diplomacy	noun Study Field: Grade 6 civics and social studies word Word study: Base-form focus: diplomacy is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.	diplomatia	Diplomacy prevented the border dispute from becoming a war.
225	displace	verb Study Field: Grade 6 civics and social studies word Word study: Base-form focus: displace is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.	korvata	The reservoir project may displace several farming families.

Page 9 vocabulary review

Review five selected words from page 9.

Cloze vocabulary quiz

1. Roads helped the ___ move soldiers and messages quickly.

Answer: empire

2. Australia lies mainly in the Southern ___.

Answer: hemisphere

3. The scientist's ___ includes both discoveries and trained students.

Answer: legacy

4. Places at high ___ often have cold winters.

Answer: latitude

5. The museum preserves ___ from former factory workers.

Answer: oral history

Page 10: words 226–250

Vocabulary page 10
#	Word	Details	Meaning	Sample sentence
226	imperialism	noun Study Field: Grade 6 civics and social studies word Word study: Suffix focus: -ism often names a belief, system, movement, or practice.	imperialismi	Imperialism allowed powerful states to seize distant resources.
227	indigenous	adjective Study Field: Grade 6 civics and social studies word Word study: Suffix focus: -ous commonly forms an adjective meaning full of or characterized by.	1. alkuperäinen 2. synnynnäinen	The exhibit honors indigenous knowledge of local plants.
228	reform	noun Study Field: Grade 6 civics and social studies word Word study: Base-form focus: reform is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.	1. reformi 2. uudistus	The education reform provided books to rural schools.
229	resistance	noun Study Field: Grade 6 civics and social studies word Word study: Suffix focus: -ance commonly forms a noun naming an action, quality, or state.	vastus	Local resistance delayed the invading army.
230	urbanization	noun Study Field: Grade 6 civics and social studies word Word study: Suffix focus: -ization forms a noun for a process of making or becoming.	kaupungistuminen	Rapid urbanization created a need for more housing and transit.
231	inherited trait	noun Study Field: Grade 6 civics and social studies word Word study: Term structure: inherited + trait. Study the complete expression as one field-specific unit.	peritty ominaisuus	Eye color is an inherited trait in humans.
232	biodiversity	noun Study Field: Grade 6 civics and social studies word Word study: Suffix focus: -ity commonly forms a noun naming a quality, state, or condition.	1. biodiversiteetti 2. elonkirjo	The rainforest supports extraordinary biodiversity.
233	biotic	adjective Study Field: Grade 6 civics and social studies word Word study: Base-form focus: biotic is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.	bioottinen	Plants, animals, and fungi are biotic factors in a forest.
234	carrying capacity	noun Study Field: Grade 6 civics and social studies word Word study: Term structure: carrying + capacity. Study the complete expression as one field-specific unit.	kantokyky	A drought can lower the carrying capacity of a grassland.
235	biological community	noun Study Field: Grade 6 civics and social studies word Word study: Term structure: biological + community. Study the complete expression as one field-specific unit.	biologinen yhteisö	The biological community of a pond includes fish, algae, insects, and frogs.
236	interspecific competition	noun Study Field: Grade 6 civics and social studies word Word study: Term structure: interspecific + competition. Study the complete expression as one field-specific unit.	lajien välinen kilpailu	Interspecific competition occurs when weeds and crops seek the same sunlight.
237	ecological	adjective Study Field: Grade 6 civics and social studies word Word study: Base-form focus: ecological is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.	ekologinen	The oil spill caused serious ecological damage along the coast.
238	niche	noun Study Field: Grade 6 civics and social studies word Word study: Base-form focus: niche is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.	1. ekologinen lokero 2. nissi	A bee's niche includes pollinating flowers while gathering nectar.
239	population density	noun Study Field: Grade 6 civics and social studies word Word study: Term structure: population + density. Study the complete expression as one field-specific unit.	väestöntiheys	The city's population density is greater downtown than in the suburbs.
240	symbiosis	noun Study Field: Grade 6 civics and social studies word Word study: Base-form focus: symbiosis is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.	symbioosi	The partnership between coral and algae is a form of symbiosis.
241	cellular	adjective Study Field: Grade 6 civics and social studies word Word study: Base-form focus: cellular is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.	1. solu- 2. solumainen	The microscope revealed damage at the cellular level.
242	chromosome	noun Study Field: Grade 6 civics and social studies word Word study: Base-form focus: chromosome is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.	kromosomi	Each chromosome contains many genes.
243	diffusion	noun Study Field: Grade 6 civics and social studies word Word study: Suffix focus: -sion commonly forms a noun naming an action, process, or result.	diffuusio	The scent spread through the room by diffusion.
244	enzyme	noun Study Field: Grade 6 civics and social studies word Word study: Base-form focus: enzyme is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.	entsyymi	A digestive enzyme helps break food into smaller molecules.
245	heredity	noun Study Field: Grade 6 civics and social studies word Word study: Suffix focus: -ity commonly forms a noun naming a quality, state, or condition.	perinnöllisyys	Heredity explains why young plants may resemble their parents.
246	membrane	noun Study Field: Grade 6 civics and social studies word Word study: Base-form focus: membrane is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.	kalvo	The cell membrane controls what enters and leaves the cell.
247	metabolism	noun Study Field: Grade 6 civics and social studies word Word study: Suffix focus: -ism often names a belief, system, movement, or practice.	1. aineenvaihdunta 2. metabolismi	Exercise causes the body's metabolism to use energy more quickly.
248	organelle	noun Study Field: Grade 6 civics and social studies word Word study: Base-form focus: organelle is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.	soluelin	A mitochondrion is an organelle that helps release energy.
249	life-form	noun Study Field: Grade 6 civics and social studies word Word study: Term structure: life + form. Study the complete expression as one field-specific unit.	Raunkiaerin elomuoto	The probe searches for any microbial life-form beneath the ice.
250	carbon fixation	noun Study Field: Grade 6 civics and social studies word Word study: Term structure: carbon + fixation. Study the complete expression as one field-specific unit.	yhteyttäminen	Plants begin carbon fixation while using light energy to make sugar.

Life Inside a Cell

Reading practice for pages 10–12. Five relevant words are highlighted.

English reading

A science team models cellular life with a clear gel. A string represents a chromosome, while beads show helpful microbes living in symbiosis with a host. The students reform the model after learning that antibiotic resistance can spread between bacteria.

Finnish translation

A reviewed translation is not available for this passage yet.

Reading comprehension

1. What does the string represent?

The string represents a chromosome.

2. What relationship do the microbes show?

They show symbiosis.

3. Why do students reform the model?

They learn that resistance can spread between bacteria.

Cloze vocabulary quiz

1. The partnership between coral and algae is a form of ___.

Answer: symbiosis

2. The education ___ provided books to rural schools.

Answer: reform

3. The microscope revealed damage at the ___ level.

Answer: cellular

4. Local ___ delayed the invading army.

Answer: resistance

5. Each ___ contains many genes.

Answer: chromosome

Page 11: words 251–275

Vocabulary page 11
#	Word	Details	Meaning	Sample sentence
251	habitat protection	noun Study Field: Grade 6 civics and social studies word Word study: Term structure: habitat + protection. Study the complete expression as one field-specific unit.	elinympäristön suojelu	Habitat protection helped the sea turtles return to the beach.
252	deforestation	noun Study Field: Grade 6 civics and social studies word Word study: Suffix focus: -ation commonly forms a noun naming an action, process, or result.	metsän hävittäminen	Deforestation can destroy habitats and increase soil erosion.
253	ecosystem service	noun Study Field: Grade 6 civics and social studies word Word study: Term structure: ecosystem + service. Study the complete expression as one field-specific unit.	ekosysteemipalvelu	Pollination is an ecosystem service provided by insects.
254	emission	noun Study Field: Grade 6 civics and social studies word Word study: Suffix focus: -sion commonly forms a noun naming an action, process, or result.	1. päästö 2. emissio	The factory installed filters to reduce each harmful emission.
255	invasive	adjective Study Field: Grade 6 civics and social studies word Word study: Suffix focus: -ive commonly forms an adjective meaning having a quality or tendency.	päällekäyvä	The invasive vine covered trees and blocked sunlight.
256	finite resource	noun Study Field: Grade 6 civics and social studies word Word study: Term structure: finite + resource. Study the complete expression as one field-specific unit.	rajallinen resurssi	Petroleum is a finite resource that forms extremely slowly.
257	pollutant	noun Study Field: Grade 6 civics and social studies word Word study: Base-form focus: pollutant is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.	1. epäpuhtaus 2. saaste	Mercury is a pollutant that can accumulate in fish.
258	regenerative	adjective Study Field: Grade 6 civics and social studies word Word study: Suffix focus: -ive commonly forms an adjective meaning having a quality or tendency.	regeneroiva	Regenerative farming practices rebuild soil instead of exhausting it.
259	sustainability	noun Study Field: Grade 6 civics and social studies word Word study: Suffix focus: -ability forms a noun for the capacity to have a quality or perform an action.	kestävyys	The farm improved sustainability by rebuilding the soil.
260	watershed management	noun Study Field: Grade 6 civics and social studies word Word study: Term structure: watershed + management. Study the complete expression as one field-specific unit.	vesistöjen hallinta	Watershed management reduced erosion near the reservoir.
261	continental drift	noun Study Field: Grade 6 civics and social studies word Word study: Term structure: continental + drift. Study the complete expression as one field-specific unit.	mannerten liikkuminen	Continental drift explains why matching fossils occur on distant shores.
262	lithosphere	noun Study Field: Grade 6 civics and social studies word Word study: Base-form focus: lithosphere is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.	1. litosfääri 2. kivikehä	The lithosphere is divided into moving tectonic plates.
263	abrasion	noun Study Field: Grade 6 civics and social studies word Word study: Suffix focus: -sion commonly forms a noun naming an action, process, or result.	kuluminen	Windblown sand causes abrasion on exposed rock.
264	rupture	noun Study Field: Grade 6 civics and social studies word Word study: Base-form focus: rupture is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.	1. välirikko 2. revähdys	The earthquake began with a rupture deep beneath the valley.
265	geologic	adjective Study Field: Grade 6 civics and social studies word Word study: Base-form focus: geologic is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.	1. maantieteellinen 2. geologinen	Fossils reveal changes across geologic time.
266	mantle	noun Study Field: Grade 6 civics and social studies word Word study: Base-form focus: mantle is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.	vaippa	Slow movement in the mantle helps drive plate motion.
267	crystalline solid	noun Study Field: Grade 6 civics and social studies word Word study: Term structure: crystalline + solid. Study the complete expression as one field-specific unit.	kiteinen kiinteä aine	Salt is a crystalline solid with cube-shaped crystals.
268	plate tectonics	noun Study Field: Grade 6 civics and social studies word Word study: Term structure: plate + tectonics. Study the complete expression as one field-specific unit.	laattatektoniikka	Plate tectonics explains many earthquakes and volcanoes.
269	deposition	noun Study Field: Grade 6 civics and social studies word Word study: Suffix focus: -ition commonly forms a noun naming an action, process, or result.	1. huurtuminen 2. härmistyminen 3. kerrostuma	River deposition formed a sandbar near the bend.
270	chemical weathering	noun Study Field: Grade 6 civics and social studies word Word study: Term structure: chemical + weathering. Study the complete expression as one field-specific unit.	kemiallinen säänkesto	Acidic water causes chemical weathering in limestone.
271	air mass	noun Study Field: Grade 6 civics and social studies word Word study: Term structure: air + mass. Study the complete expression as one field-specific unit.	ilmamassa	A cold air mass moved south across the plains.
272	barometer	noun Study Field: Grade 6 civics and social studies word Word study: Base-form focus: barometer is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.	1. ilmanpainemittari 2. barometri	The falling barometer warned sailors of an approaching storm.
273	cloud formation	noun Study Field: Grade 6 civics and social studies word Word study: Term structure: cloud + formation. Study the complete expression as one field-specific unit.	pilvien muodostuminen	Cloud formation begins when rising air cools.
274	convection	noun Study Field: Grade 6 civics and social studies word Word study: Suffix focus: -tion commonly forms a noun naming an action, process, or result.	konvektio	Convection carries warm air upward and cool air downward.
275	boundary	noun Study Field: Grade 6 civics and social studies word Word study: Base-form focus: boundary is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.	1. raja 2. reuna 3. rajaviiva	Storms formed near the boundary between warm and cold air.

Page 11 vocabulary review

Review five selected words from page 11.

Cloze vocabulary quiz

1. Pollination is an ___ provided by insects.

Answer: ecosystem service

2. Slow movement in the ___ helps drive plate motion.

Answer: mantle

3. The factory installed filters to reduce each harmful ___.

Answer: emission

4. Salt is a ___ with cube-shaped crystals.

Answer: crystalline solid

5. The ___ vine covered trees and blocked sunlight.

Answer: invasive

Page 12: words 276–300

Vocabulary page 12
#	Word	Details	Meaning	Sample sentence
276	moisture content	noun Study Field: Grade 6 civics and social studies word Word study: Term structure: moisture + content. Study the complete expression as one field-specific unit.	kosteuspitoisuus	The air's moisture content increased before the rain.
277	rainfall	noun Study Field: Grade 6 civics and social studies word Word study: Base-form focus: rainfall is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.	1. sademäärä 2. sadanta 3. sade	Annual rainfall is much lower in the desert.
278	pressure system	noun Study Field: Grade 6 civics and social studies word Word study: Term structure: pressure + system. Study the complete expression as one field-specific unit.	painejärjestelmä	A low-pressure system often brings clouds and rain.
279	water cycle	noun Study Field: Grade 6 civics and social studies word Word study: Term structure: water + cycle. Study the complete expression as one field-specific unit.	veden kiertokulku	The water cycle includes evaporation, condensation, and precipitation.
280	weather forecast	noun Study Field: Grade 6 civics and social studies word Word study: Term structure: weather + forecast. Study the complete expression as one field-specific unit.	1. sääennuste 2. sääennustus 3. säätiedotus	The weather forecast calls for snow after midnight.
281	asteroid	noun Study Field: Grade 6 civics and social studies word Word study: Base-form focus: asteroid is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.	asteroidi	The probe photographed an asteroid between Mars and Jupiter.
282	cosmic	adjective Study Field: Grade 6 civics and social studies word Word study: Base-form focus: cosmic is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.	kosminen	The detector measures cosmic radiation from space.
283	eclipse	noun Study Field: Grade 6 civics and social studies word Word study: Base-form focus: eclipse is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.	pimennys	During a solar eclipse, the moon passes between Earth and the sun.
284	galaxy	noun Study Field: Grade 6 civics and social studies word Word study: Base-form focus: galaxy is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.	1. galaksi 2. tähtikunta	Our solar system lies within the Milky Way galaxy.
285	gravitational	adjective Study Field: Grade 6 civics and social studies word Word study: Base-form focus: gravitational is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.	painovoimaan liittyvä	The moon's gravitational pull contributes to ocean tides.
286	light-year	noun Study Field: Grade 6 civics and social studies word Word study: Term structure: light + year. Study the complete expression as one field-specific unit.	valovuosi	A light-year is a distance of nearly 9.5 trillion kilometers.
287	lunar	adjective Study Field: Grade 6 civics and social studies word Word study: Base-form focus: lunar is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.	1. kuunsirppi 2. kuu- 3. lunaarinen	A lunar eclipse occurs when Earth blocks sunlight from reaching the moon.
288	orbit	noun Study Field: Grade 6 civics and social studies word Word study: Base-form focus: orbit is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.	1. kiertorata 2. rata	The satellite completes one orbit every ninety minutes.
289	rotation	noun Study Field: Grade 6 civics and social studies word Word study: Suffix focus: -tion commonly forms a noun naming an action, process, or result.	pyöriminen	Earth's rotation causes day and night.
290	solar system	noun Study Field: Grade 6 civics and social studies word Word study: Term structure: solar + system. Study the complete expression as one field-specific unit.	aurinkokunta	Eight planets travel through our solar system.
291	acceleration	noun Study Field: Grade 6 civics and social studies word Word study: Suffix focus: -ation commonly forms a noun naming an action, process, or result.	kiihtyvyys	The bicycle's acceleration increased as the rider pedaled harder.
292	air resistance	noun Study Field: Grade 6 civics and social studies word Word study: Term structure: air + resistance. Study the complete expression as one field-specific unit.	ilmanvastus	Air resistance becomes stronger as the cyclist speeds up.
293	inertia	noun Study Field: Grade 6 civics and social studies word Word study: Base-form focus: inertia is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.	1. hitaus 2. inertia 3. jatkavuus	Because of inertia, passengers move forward when a bus stops suddenly.
294	momentum	noun Study Field: Grade 6 civics and social studies word Word study: Base-form focus: momentum is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.	1. liikemäärä 2. vauhti 3. voima	The heavy cart had enough momentum to roll up the small hill.
295	net force	noun Study Field: Grade 6 civics and social studies word Word study: Term structure: net + force. Study the complete expression as one field-specific unit.	nettovoima	A zero net force means the object's motion will not change.
296	potential energy	noun Study Field: Grade 6 civics and social studies word Word study: Term structure: potential + energy. Study the complete expression as one field-specific unit.	potentiaalienergia	The raised weight has potential energy.
297	unit rate	noun Study Field: Grade 6 civics and social studies word Word study: Term structure: unit + rate. Study the complete expression as one field-specific unit.	yksikköhinta	The train's unit rate was ninety kilometers per hour.
298	velocity	noun Study Field: Grade 6 civics and social studies word Word study: Suffix focus: -ity commonly forms a noun naming a quality, state, or condition.	nopeus	The boat's velocity changed when it turned east.
299	energy transfer	noun Study Field: Grade 6 civics and social studies word Word study: Term structure: energy + transfer. Study the complete expression as one field-specific unit.	energian siirto	Heating the pan causes energy transfer from the stove.
300	mechanical advantage	noun Study Field: Grade 6 civics and social studies word Word study: Term structure: mechanical + advantage. Study the complete expression as one field-specific unit.	mekaaninen etu	A long lever provides greater mechanical advantage.

Page 12 vocabulary review

Review five selected words from page 12.

Cloze vocabulary quiz

1. A low-___ often brings clouds and rain.

Answer: pressure system

2. The bicycle's ___ increased as the rider pedaled harder.

Answer: acceleration

3. The ___ includes evaporation, condensation, and precipitation.

Answer: water cycle

4. ___ becomes stronger as the cyclist speeds up.

Answer: air resistance

5. The ___ calls for snow after midnight.

Answer: weather forecast

Page 13: words 301–325

Vocabulary page 13
#	Word	Details	Meaning	Sample sentence
301	subatomic particle	noun Study Field: Grade 6 science and mathematics word Word study: Term structure: subatomic + particle. Study the complete expression as one field-specific unit.	subatominen hiukkanen	An electron is a negatively charged subatomic particle.
302	chemical compound	noun Study Field: Grade 6 science and mathematics word Word study: Term structure: chemical + compound. Study the complete expression as one field-specific unit.	kemiallinen yhdiste	Water is a chemical compound made of hydrogen and oxygen.
303	concentration	noun Study Field: Grade 6 science and mathematics word Word study: Suffix focus: -ation commonly forms a noun naming an action, process, or result.	1. pitoisuus 2. konsentraatio	Evaporation increased the salt concentration in the remaining water.
304	chemical element	noun Study Field: Grade 6 science and mathematics word Word study: Term structure: chemical + element. Study the complete expression as one field-specific unit.	alkuaine	Gold is a chemical element represented by the symbol Au.
305	suspension	noun Study Field: Grade 6 science and mathematics word Word study: Suffix focus: -sion commonly forms a noun naming an action, process, or result.	suspensio	Muddy water is a suspension because soil particles eventually sink.
306	chemical bond	noun Study Field: Grade 6 science and mathematics word Word study: Term structure: chemical + bond. Study the complete expression as one field-specific unit.	kemiallinen sidos	A chemical bond joins the hydrogen and oxygen atoms in water.
307	physical change	noun Study Field: Grade 6 science and mathematics word Word study: Term structure: physical + change. Study the complete expression as one field-specific unit.	fysikaalinen muutos	Melting ice is a physical change.
308	reactant	noun Study Field: Grade 6 science and mathematics word Word study: Base-form focus: reactant is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.	1. reaktantti 2. lähtöaine	Oxygen is a reactant when wood burns.
309	homogeneous mixture	noun Study Field: Grade 6 science and mathematics word Word study: Term structure: homogeneous + mixture. Study the complete expression as one field-specific unit.	homogeeninen seos	Salt water is a homogeneous mixture when the salt dissolves completely.
310	solute	noun Study Field: Grade 6 science and mathematics word Word study: Base-form focus: solute is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.	1. liuota 2. liuottaa 3. liuotettava aine	Sugar is the solute in sweetened tea.
311	constraint	noun Study Field: Grade 6 science and mathematics word Word study: Base-form focus: constraint is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.	1. ehto 2. raja 3. rajoite	Cost was a constraint when the team chose building materials.
312	prototype	noun Study Field: Grade 6 science and mathematics word Word study: Base-form focus: prototype is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.	prototyyppi	The engineers tested a cardboard prototype before using metal.
313	iteration	noun Study Field: Grade 6 science and mathematics word Word study: Suffix focus: -ation commonly forms a noun naming an action, process, or result.	iteraatiokerta	Each iteration of the bridge held more weight.
314	mechanism	noun Study Field: Grade 6 science and mathematics word Word study: Suffix focus: -ism often names a belief, system, movement, or practice.	koneisto	A spring mechanism closes the door automatically.
315	optimize	verb Study Field: Grade 6 science and mathematics word Word study: Suffix focus: -ize commonly forms a verb meaning to make, become, or apply.	optimoida	The team will optimize the blade angle to capture more wind.
316	specification	noun Study Field: Grade 6 science and mathematics word Word study: Suffix focus: -ation commonly forms a noun naming an action, process, or result.	1. määrittely 2. spesifikaatio	The ramp must meet the safety specification for maximum slope.
317	integrated system	noun Study Field: Grade 6 science and mathematics word Word study: Term structure: integrated + system. Study the complete expression as one field-specific unit.	integroitu järjestelmä	The greenhouse uses an integrated system for heating, watering, and ventilation.
318	technology	noun Study Field: Grade 6 science and mathematics word Word study: Root and suffix focus: -logy means the study of a subject.	1. tekniikka 2. tekniikat 3. teknologia	Solar technology converts sunlight into useful electricity.
319	trade-off	noun Study Field: Grade 6 science and mathematics word Word study: Term structure: trade + off. Study the complete expression as one field-specific unit.	1. kompromissi 2. valinta 3. vaihtokauppa	Using stronger metal created a trade-off between strength and cost.
320	troubleshoot	verb Study Field: Grade 6 science and mathematics word Word study: Base-form focus: troubleshoot is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.	1. etsiä vika 2. ratkaista ongelma 3. selvittää ongelma	The technician will troubleshoot the circuit one connection at a time.
321	coefficient	noun Study Field: Grade 6 science and mathematics word Word study: Base-form focus: coefficient is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.	kerroin	In 5x, the number 5 is the coefficient.
322	coordinate plane	noun Study Field: Grade 6 science and mathematics word Word study: Term structure: coordinate + plane. Study the complete expression as one field-specific unit.	koordinaattitaso	Plot the point at (3, 2) on the coordinate plane.
323	multiplicative inverse	noun Study Field: Grade 6 science and mathematics word Word study: Term structure: multiplicative + inverse. Study the complete expression as one field-specific unit.	käänteisluku	One-fourth is the multiplicative inverse of four.
324	distributive property	noun Study Field: Grade 6 science and mathematics word Word study: Term structure: distributive + property. Study the complete expression as one field-specific unit.	jakeluomaisuutta	The distributive property changes 3(4 + 2) into 12 + 6.
325	algebraic equation	noun Study Field: Grade 6 science and mathematics word Word study: Term structure: algebraic + equation. Study the complete expression as one field-specific unit.	algebrallinen yhtälö	The algebraic equation x + 4 = 9 has the solution x = 5.

Mixing Matter

Reading practice for pages 13–15. Five relevant words are highlighted.

English reading

A copper wire is made from a chemical element, while salt is a chemical compound. Each substance contains more than one kind of subatomic particle. In another beaker, soil forms a suspension in water. Adding more soil raises its concentration.

Finnish translation

A reviewed translation is not available for this passage yet.

Reading comprehension

1. Which material is a chemical element?

Copper is a chemical element.

2. What forms a suspension?

Soil forms a suspension in water.

3. What raises the concentration?

Adding more soil raises the concentration.

Page 14: words 326–350

Vocabulary page 14
#	Word	Details	Meaning	Sample sentence
326	algebraic expression	noun Study Field: Grade 6 science and mathematics word Word study: Term structure: algebraic + expression. Study the complete expression as one field-specific unit.	algebrallinen lauseke	The algebraic expression 2n + 3 does not contain an equals sign.
327	inequality	noun Study Field: Grade 6 science and mathematics word Word study: Suffix focus: -ity commonly forms a noun naming a quality, state, or condition.	1. epätasa-arvo 2. eriarvoisuus	The inequality x > 7 represents all numbers greater than seven.
328	dividend	noun Study 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.	jaettava	In 20 ÷ 4, twenty is the dividend.
329	ordered pair	noun Study Field: Grade 6 science and mathematics word Word study: Term structure: ordered + pair. Study the complete expression as one field-specific unit.	järjestetty pari	The ordered pair (2, 5) names one point on the graph.
330	variable expression	noun Study Field: Grade 6 science and mathematics word Word study: Term structure: variable + expression. Study the complete expression as one field-specific unit.	muuttuva lauseke	The variable expression 4m represents four times a number.
331	absolute value	noun Study Field: Grade 6 science and mathematics word Word study: Term structure: absolute + value. Study the complete expression as one field-specific unit.	1. itseisarvo 2. moduli	The absolute value of negative six is six.
332	composite number	noun Study Field: Grade 6 science and mathematics word Word study: Term structure: composite + number. Study the complete expression as one field-specific unit.	yhdistetty luku	Twelve is a composite number because it has several factor pairs.
333	integer	noun Study 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.	kokonaisluku	Negative three is an integer.
334	least common multiple	noun Study Field: Grade 6 science and mathematics word Word study: Term structure: least + common + multiple. Study the complete expression as one field-specific unit.	1. pienin yhteinen jaettava 2. pienin yhteinen monikerta	Twelve is the least common multiple of three and four.
335	arithmetic average	noun Study Field: Grade 6 science and mathematics word Word study: Term structure: arithmetic + average. Study the complete expression as one field-specific unit.	aritmeettinen keskiarvo	The arithmetic average of 4, 6, and 8 is 6.
336	quartile	noun Study 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.	kvartiili	The lower quartile marks the point below which one-fourth of the data fall.
337	frequency distribution	noun Study Field: Grade 6 science and mathematics word Word study: Term structure: frequency + distribution. Study the complete expression as one field-specific unit.	taajuusjakauma	The frequency distribution shows that most journeys lasted ten to fifteen minutes.
338	prime number	noun Study Field: Grade 6 science and mathematics word Word study: Term structure: prime + number. Study the complete expression as one field-specific unit.	alkuluku	Thirteen is a prime number.
339	data spread	noun Study Field: Grade 6 science and mathematics word Word study: Term structure: data + spread. Study the complete expression as one field-specific unit.	tiedon leviäminen	The data spread is small because all measurements are close together.
340	statistical	adjective Study 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.	tilastollinen	The survey revealed a statistical pattern in commuting times.
341	antibody	noun Study 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.	vasta-aine	Each antibody can attach to a particular target on a pathogen.
342	circulatory	adjective Study 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.	verenkiertoa	The circulatory system delivers oxygen throughout the body.
343	diagnosis	noun Study 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.	diagnoosi	The doctor confirmed the diagnosis after reviewing the test results.
344	immune response	noun Study Field: Grade 6 science and mathematics word Word study: Term structure: immune + response. Study the complete expression as one field-specific unit.	immuunivaste	The immune response produces cells that attack the virus.
345	micronutrient	noun Study Field: Grade 6 science and mathematics word Word study: Prefix focus: micro- means small.	1. vitamiini 2. hivenaine	Iron is a micronutrient needed to carry oxygen in the blood.
346	pathogen	noun Study 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.	1. patogeeni 2. taudinaiheuttaja	Washing hands helps prevent a pathogen from spreading.
347	respiratory	adjective Study 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.	hengitys-	Smoke can irritate the respiratory system.
348	transmission	noun Study Field: Grade 6 science and mathematics word Word study: Suffix focus: -sion commonly forms a noun naming an action, process, or result.	1. lähetys 2. lähettäminen 3. siirto	Clean water systems reduce the transmission of several diseases.
349	immunization	noun Study Field: Grade 6 science and mathematics word Word study: Suffix focus: -ization forms a noun for a process of making or becoming.	immunisaatio	The clinic provides immunization against several childhood illnesses.
350	wellness	noun Study Field: Grade 6 science and mathematics word Word study: Suffix focus: -ness forms a noun naming a quality or state.	hyvinvointi	Regular movement and sufficient sleep support overall wellness.

Page 15: words 351–375

Vocabulary page 15
#	Word	Details	Meaning	Sample sentence
351	balanced diet	noun Study Field: Grade 6 science and mathematics word Word study: Term structure: balanced + diet. Study the complete expression as one field-specific unit.	tasapainoinen ruokavalio	A balanced diet includes varied sources of protein, fiber, vitamins, and minerals.
352	dehydration	noun Study Field: Grade 6 science and mathematics word Word study: Suffix focus: -ation commonly forms a noun naming an action, process, or result.	1. nestehukka 2. nestevajaus	The runner stopped to prevent dehydration in the intense heat.
353	digestive process	noun Study Field: Grade 6 science and mathematics word Word study: Term structure: digestive + process. Study the complete expression as one field-specific unit.	ruoansulatusprosessi	Chewing is the first step in the digestive process.
354	endurance	noun Study Field: Grade 6 science and mathematics word Word study: Suffix focus: -ance commonly forms a noun naming an action, quality, or state.	1. kestävyys 2. sietokyky	Swimming regularly improved her endurance.
355	flexibility	noun Study Field: Grade 6 science and mathematics word Word study: Suffix focus: -ibility forms a noun for the capacity to have a quality or perform an action.	joustavuus	Gentle stretching can improve flexibility.
356	mental health	noun Study Field: Grade 6 science and mathematics word Word study: Term structure: mental + health. Study the complete expression as one field-specific unit.	mielenterveys	Rest and supportive relationships can protect mental health.
357	posture	noun Study Field: Grade 6 science and mathematics word Word study: Base-form focus: posture is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.	1. asento 2. ryhti	Good posture keeps the screen near eye level and the shoulders relaxed.
358	reflex	noun Study Field: Grade 6 science and mathematics word Word study: Base-form focus: reflex is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.	1. refleksi 2. heijaste	Pulling a hand from a hot surface is a protective reflex.
359	stress response	noun Study Field: Grade 6 science and mathematics word Word study: Term structure: stress + response. Study the complete expression as one field-specific unit.	stressireaktio	Slow breathing can calm the stress response before a speech.
360	warning sign	noun Study Field: Grade 6 science and mathematics word Word study: Term structure: warning + sign. Study the complete expression as one field-specific unit.	1. varoittava enne 2. varoittava oire 3. varoitusmerkki	A persistent cough can be a warning sign of respiratory illness.
361	algorithm	noun Study Field: Grade 6 science and mathematics word Word study: Base-form focus: algorithm is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.	algoritmi	The search engine uses an algorithm to rank results.
362	archive	noun Study Field: Grade 6 science and mathematics word Word study: Base-form focus: archive is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.	arkisto	The digital archive contains scanned newspapers from the last century.
363	cybersecurity	noun Study Field: Grade 6 science and mathematics word Word study: Suffix focus: -ity commonly forms a noun naming a quality, state, or condition.	kyberturvallisuus	Strong passwords are one part of good cybersecurity.
364	database	noun Study Field: Grade 6 science and mathematics word Word study: Base-form focus: database is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.	tietokanta	The library database lets readers find books by subject.
365	encryption	noun Study Field: Grade 6 science and mathematics word Word study: Suffix focus: -tion commonly forms a noun naming an action, process, or result.	1. salaus 2. salakirjoitus	The messaging service uses encryption to protect private conversations.
366	interface	noun Study Field: Grade 6 science and mathematics word Word study: Base-form focus: interface is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.	1. käyttöliittymä 2. käyttäjäliittymä	The app's interface uses clear labels and large buttons.
367	metadata	noun Study Field: Grade 6 science and mathematics word Word study: Base-form focus: metadata is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.	1. metadata 2. metatieto	A photograph's metadata may include its date and file size.
368	network	noun Study Field: Grade 6 science and mathematics word Word study: Base-form focus: network is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.	1. verkko 2. verkosto	The school network links classroom computers to shared printers.
369	privacy	noun Study Field: Grade 6 science and mathematics word Word study: Base-form focus: privacy is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.	1. rauha 2. yksityisyys	Check the privacy settings before sharing a photograph.
370	software	noun Study Field: Grade 6 science and mathematics word Word study: Base-form focus: software is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.	1. ohjelmisto 2. tietokoneohjelma 3. softa	The designer updated the software to fix a security problem.
371	attribution	noun Study Field: Grade 6 science and mathematics word Word study: Suffix focus: -tion commonly forms a noun naming an action, process, or result.	alkuperä	The image requires attribution to its photographer.
372	copyright	noun Study Field: Grade 6 science and mathematics word Word study: Base-form focus: copyright is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.	1. tekijänoikeus 2. copyright	Copyright prevents others from republishing the novel without permission.
373	digital footprint	noun Study Field: Grade 6 science and mathematics word Word study: Term structure: digital + footprint. Study the complete expression as one field-specific unit.	digitaalinen jalanjälki	A thoughtful user considers how each post affects a digital footprint.
374	misinformation	noun Study Field: Grade 6 science and mathematics word Word study: Suffix focus: -ation commonly forms a noun naming an action, process, or result.	väärä tieto	The correction stopped the misinformation from spreading further.
375	plagiarism	noun Study Field: Grade 6 science and mathematics word Word study: Suffix focus: -ism often names a belief, system, movement, or practice.	plagiointi	Copying a paragraph without credit is plagiarism.

Page 16: words 376–400

Vocabulary page 16
#	Word	Details	Meaning	Sample sentence
376	search query	noun Study Field: Grade 6 science and mathematics word Word study: Term structure: search + query. Study the complete expression as one field-specific unit.	hakukysely	A specific search query produced more useful results.
377	source credibility	noun Study Field: Grade 6 science and mathematics word Word study: Term structure: source + credibility. Study the complete expression as one field-specific unit.	lähteen uskottavuus	Authorship and evidence both affect source credibility.
378	sponsored content	noun Study Field: Grade 6 science and mathematics word Word study: Term structure: sponsored + content. Study the complete expression as one field-specific unit.	sponsoroitua sisältöä	The label identified the article as sponsored content.
379	user agreement	noun Study Field: Grade 6 science and mathematics word Word study: Term structure: user + agreement. Study the complete expression as one field-specific unit.	käyttösopimus	Read the user agreement before allowing the app to collect location data.
380	verification	noun Study Field: Grade 6 science and mathematics word Word study: Suffix focus: -ation commonly forms a noun naming an action, process, or result.	vahvistusta	Image verification showed that the photograph came from an older event.
381	choreography	noun Study Field: Grade 6 science and mathematics word Word study: Root and suffix focus: -graphy relates to writing, recording, or describing.	koreografia	The choreography placed the dancers in a widening circle.
382	composition	noun Study Field: Grade 6 science and mathematics word Word study: Suffix focus: -ition commonly forms a noun naming an action, process, or result.	sommittelu	The photograph's composition draws attention to the child in the doorway.
383	foreground	noun Study Field: Grade 6 science and mathematics word Word study: Base-form focus: foreground is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.	1. etuala 2. edusta	A cluster of flowers fills the foreground of the painting.
384	harmony	noun Study Field: Grade 6 science and mathematics word Word study: Base-form focus: harmony is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.	1. sopusointu 2. harmonia	The choir added harmony beneath the main melody.
385	hue	noun Study Field: Grade 6 science and mathematics word Word study: Base-form focus: hue is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.	1. väri 2. sävy 3. värisävy	The artist mixed blue and green to create a turquoise hue.
386	medium	noun Study Field: Grade 6 science and mathematics word Word study: Base-form focus: medium is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.	väliaine	Clay was the sculptor's chosen medium.
387	perspective drawing	noun Study Field: Grade 6 science and mathematics word Word study: Term structure: perspective + drawing. Study the complete expression as one field-specific unit.	perspektiivipiirustus	The road narrows toward the horizon in the perspective drawing.
388	refrain	noun Study Field: Grade 6 science and mathematics word Word study: Base-form focus: refrain is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.	kertosäe	Everyone joined in when the refrain returned.
389	texture	noun Study Field: Grade 6 science and mathematics word Word study: Base-form focus: texture is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.	1. tuntu 2. tuntuma 3. rakenne	Thick brushstrokes give the painting a rough texture.
390	timbre	noun Study Field: Grade 6 science and mathematics word Word study: Base-form focus: timbre is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.	sointiväri	The cello's dark timbre differs from the violin's brighter sound.
391	accountability	noun Study Field: Grade 6 science and mathematics word Word study: Suffix focus: -ability forms a noun for the capacity to have a quality or perform an action.	vastuullisuus	Public reports create accountability for how the funds are spent.
392	advocacy	noun Study Field: Grade 6 science and mathematics word Word study: Base-form focus: advocacy is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.	1. kannatus 2. kannattaminen 3. puolesta puhuminen	Her advocacy helped the town build safer sidewalks.
393	collaboration	noun Study Field: Grade 6 science and mathematics word Word study: Suffix focus: -ation commonly forms a noun naming an action, process, or result.	1. yhteistyö 2. myötävaikuttaminen 3. myötävaikutus	The mural required collaboration among artists, students, and residents.
394	compromise	noun Study Field: Grade 6 science and mathematics word Word study: Base-form focus: compromise is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.	1. tehdä sopimus 2. sopia 3. kompromissi	The final schedule was a compromise between the two proposals.
395	confidential	adjective Study Field: Grade 6 science and mathematics word Word study: Base-form focus: confidential is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.	1. luottamuksellinen 2. salassa pidettävä	Medical records contain confidential information.
396	ethical	adjective Study Field: Grade 6 science and mathematics word Word study: Base-form focus: ethical is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.	eettinen	Researchers must follow ethical rules when working with volunteers.
397	inclusion	noun Study Field: Grade 6 science and mathematics word Word study: Suffix focus: -sion commonly forms a noun naming an action, process, or result.	1. liite 2. lisäys	The ramp improved inclusion by making the stage accessible.
398	initiative	noun Study Field: Grade 6 science and mathematics word Word study: Base-form focus: initiative is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.	1. aloite 2. aloitekyky	The garden initiative turned an empty lot into a source of food.
399	mutual	adjective Study Field: Grade 6 science and mathematics word Word study: Base-form focus: mutual is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.	yhteinen	The teams treated one another with mutual respect.
400	stewardship	noun Study Field: Grade 6 science and mathematics word Word study: Base-form focus: stewardship is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.	1. edustajuus 2. isännöitsijyys 3. luottamusmiesasema	Forest stewardship balances human use with long-term protection.

Checking an Online Claim

Reading practice for pages 16–18. Five relevant words are highlighted.

English reading

Tariq enters a focused search query about a health claim. He checks source credibility and notices that the first result is sponsored content. Before sharing anything, he reads the site’s user agreement and seeks verification from a public health agency.

Finnish translation

A reviewed translation is not available for this passage yet.

Reading comprehension

1. What does Tariq search for?

Tariq searches for evidence about a health claim.

2. Why does he inspect source credibility?

He wants to know whether the information is trustworthy.

3. Where does he seek verification?

He seeks verification from a public health agency.

Page 17: words 401–425

Vocabulary page 17
#	Word	Details	Meaning	Sample sentence
401	adversity	noun Study Field: Grade 6 precise high-utility word Word study: Suffix focus: -ity commonly forms a noun naming a quality, state, or condition.	vastoinkäyminen	The neighbors supported one another through adversity.
402	aspiration	noun Study Field: Grade 6 precise high-utility word Word study: Suffix focus: -ation commonly forms a noun naming an action, process, or result.	pyrkimys	Her aspiration is to design affordable medical equipment.
403	autonomy	noun Study Field: Grade 6 precise high-utility word Word study: Base-form focus: autonomy is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.	1. itsenäisyys 2. itsemääräämisoikeus	The project gave students autonomy to choose their research question.
404	discern	verb Study Field: Grade 6 precise high-utility word Word study: Base-form focus: discern is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.	1. havaita 2. erottaa 3. huomata	Careful readers discern the difference between evidence and opinion.
405	grievance	noun Study Field: Grade 6 precise high-utility word Word study: Suffix focus: -ance commonly forms a noun naming an action, quality, or state.	valitus	Workers submitted a grievance about the unsafe equipment.
406	impartial	adjective Study Field: Grade 6 precise high-utility word Word study: Base-form focus: impartial is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.	1. tasapuolinen 2. reilu	An impartial referee applies the same rules to both teams.
407	persistence	noun Study Field: Grade 6 precise high-utility word Word study: Suffix focus: -ence commonly forms a noun naming an action, quality, or state.	sitkeys	Solving the complex proof required persistence.
408	reciprocal	adjective Study Field: Grade 6 precise high-utility word Word study: Base-form focus: reciprocal is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.	päinvastainen	The neighboring schools formed a reciprocal agreement to share equipment.
409	obligation	noun Study Field: Grade 6 precise high-utility word Word study: Suffix focus: -ation commonly forms a noun naming an action, process, or result.	velvollisuus	Owning a pet creates an obligation to provide food and care.
410	solidarity	noun Study Field: Grade 6 precise high-utility word Word study: Suffix focus: -ity commonly forms a noun naming a quality, state, or condition.	1. tuki 2. solidaarisuus	The march expressed solidarity with families displaced by the flood.
411	descriptive	adjective Study Field: Grade 6 precise high-utility word Word study: Suffix focus: -ive commonly forms an adjective meaning having a quality or tendency.	1. deskriptiivinen 2. kuvaileva	The descriptive paragraph helps readers imagine the crowded market.
412	expository	adjective Study Field: Grade 6 precise high-utility word Word study: Base-form focus: expository is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.	selittävä	The expository article explains how coral reefs form.
413	informative	adjective Study Field: Grade 6 precise high-utility word Word study: Suffix focus: -ive commonly forms an adjective meaning having a quality or tendency.	1. asiapitoinen 2. informatiivinen	The museum guide was concise and informative.
414	persuasive	adjective Study Field: Grade 6 precise high-utility word Word study: Suffix focus: -ive commonly forms an adjective meaning having a quality or tendency.	1. vakuuttava 2. suostutteleva	The advertisement is persuasive because it combines evidence with emotional appeal.
415	reflective	adjective Study Field: Grade 6 precise high-utility word Word study: Suffix focus: -ive commonly forms an adjective meaning having a quality or tendency.	mietteliäs	Her reflective journal considers what she learned from the failed trial.
416	rhetorical	adjective Study Field: Grade 6 precise high-utility word Word study: Base-form focus: rhetorical is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.	retorinen	The speaker used a rhetorical question to focus attention.
417	sensory	adjective Study Field: Grade 6 precise high-utility word Word study: Base-form focus: sensory is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.	1. aisti 2. aistimuksellinen 3. aistinvarainen	Sensory details describe the bread's warm scent and crisp crust.
418	spatial	adjective Study Field: Grade 6 precise high-utility word Word study: Base-form focus: spatial is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.	1. avaruudellinen 2. spatiaalinen	A floor plan shows the spatial relationship among rooms.
419	technical	adjective Study Field: Grade 6 precise high-utility word Word study: Base-form focus: technical is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.	tekninen	The manual gives a technical explanation of the engine.
420	thematic	adjective Study Field: Grade 6 precise high-utility word Word study: Base-form focus: thematic is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.	1. temaattinen 2. aiheenmukainen	The novel's thematic focus on belonging connects its different episodes.
421	acute	adjective Study Field: Grade 6 precise high-utility word Word study: Base-form focus: acute is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.	1. tarkka 2. terävä	The village faced an acute shortage of medicine.
422	adhere	verb Study Field: Grade 6 precise high-utility word Word study: Base-form focus: adhere is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.	1. kiinnittyä 2. tarttua	The label will adhere better to a clean surface.
423	ample	adjective Study Field: Grade 6 precise high-utility word Word study: Base-form focus: ample is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.	1. laaja 2. pitkä	The wide shelf provides ample space for the collection.
424	arid	adjective Study Field: Grade 6 precise high-utility word Word study: Base-form focus: arid is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.	kuiva	Only drought-resistant shrubs survived in the arid valley.
425	awe	noun Study Field: Grade 6 precise high-utility word Word study: Base-form focus: awe is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.	1. syvä kunnioitus 2. kunnioittaa 3. pelko	The enormous glacier filled the visitors with awe.

Page 18: words 426–450

Vocabulary page 18
#	Word	Details	Meaning	Sample sentence
426	barren	adjective Study 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. hedelmätön 2. steriili 3. maho	After years without rain, the field became barren.
427	beneficial	adjective Study 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. hyödyllinen 2. suotuisa 3. tervetullut	Regular sleep is beneficial to memory and concentration.
428	boisterous	adjective Study Field: Grade 6 precise high-utility word Word study: Suffix focus: -ous commonly forms an adjective meaning full of or characterized by.	1. äänekäs 2. remuisa	The boisterous crowd celebrated the championship victory.
429	capacity	noun Study Field: Grade 6 precise high-utility word Word study: Suffix focus: -ity commonly forms a noun naming a quality, state, or condition.	1. tuotantokyky 2. kapasiteetti	The theater has a seating capacity of eight hundred.
430	commend	verb Study 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.	1. ylistää 2. kiitellä	The principal will commend the students who organized the food drive.
431	compact	adjective Study 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. tiivis 2. kompakti	The compact toolkit fits beneath the bicycle seat.
432	conspicuous	adjective Study Field: Grade 6 precise high-utility word Word study: Suffix focus: -ous commonly forms an adjective meaning full of or characterized by.	1. silmäänpistävä 2. huomiota herättää 3. huomiota herättävä	The bright orange tent was conspicuous against the snow.
433	contaminate	verb Study Field: Grade 6 precise high-utility word Word study: Base-form focus: contaminate is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.	1. saastuttaa 2. pilata	A leaking tank could contaminate the groundwater.
434	continuous	adjective Study Field: Grade 6 precise high-utility word Word study: Suffix focus: -ous commonly forms an adjective meaning full of or characterized by.	1. jatkuva 2. tasainen	The machine produced a continuous hum all night.
435	controversy	noun Study 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.	1. kiista 2. sanaharkka	The proposal created controversy among residents.
436	cordial	adjective Study 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.	sydämellinen	Despite their disagreement, the candidates remained cordial.
437	cumulative	adjective Study Field: Grade 6 precise high-utility word Word study: Suffix focus: -ive commonly forms an adjective meaning having a quality or tendency.	1. kasaantuva 2. kasautuva 3. kumulatiivinen	The cumulative rainfall for the month reached twenty centimeters.
438	deluge	noun Study 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.	tulva	The afternoon deluge flooded several streets.
439	deplete	verb Study 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. tyhjetä 2. kulua 3. tyhjentää	Overfishing can deplete a population faster than it recovers.
440	deteriorate	verb Study Field: Grade 6 precise high-utility word Word study: Base-form focus: deteriorate is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.	1. huonontaa 2. heikentää 3. rappeuttaa	Without repairs, the wooden steps will deteriorate.
441	discretion	noun Study Field: Grade 6 precise high-utility word Word study: Suffix focus: -tion commonly forms a noun naming an action, process, or result.	1. harkintakyky 2. tilannetaju	The guide used discretion and canceled the hike as clouds darkened.
442	dominate	verb Study Field: Grade 6 precise high-utility word Word study: Base-form focus: dominate is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.	1. vallita 2. hallita	A tall mountain will dominate the western skyline.
443	drastic	adjective Study 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.	1. radikaali 2. äärimmäinen 3. drastinen	The drought required drastic limits on water use.
444	eligible	adjective Study Field: Grade 6 precise high-utility word Word study: Suffix focus: -ible means capable of, suitable for, or able to be affected.	1. oikeutettu 2. sovelias 3. sopiva	Students who complete the course are eligible for the certificate.
445	elude	verb Study Field: Grade 6 precise high-utility word Word study: Base-form focus: elude is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.	paeta	The rare bird continued to elude the photographers.
446	evolve	verb Study Field: Grade 6 precise high-utility word Word study: Base-form focus: evolve is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.	kehittää	Languages evolve as speakers create and borrow expressions.
447	exploit	verb Study Field: Grade 6 precise high-utility word Word study: Base-form focus: exploit is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.	1. käyttää hyväkseen 2. riistää	Dishonest employers may exploit workers who lack legal protection.
448	extinct	adjective Study Field: Grade 6 precise high-utility word Word study: Base-form focus: extinct is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.	hävinnyt	The dodo has been extinct for centuries.
449	extract	verb Study Field: Grade 6 precise high-utility word Word study: Base-form focus: extract is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.	1. jauhe 2. laskea 3. määrittää	The machine can extract oil from crushed seeds.
450	futile	adjective Study 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.	1. turha 2. tulokseton 3. toivoton	Pushing the locked steel door was futile.

Page 19: words 451–475

Vocabulary page 19
#	Word	Details	Meaning	Sample sentence
451	formulate	verb Study Field: Grade 6 precise high-utility word Word study: Base-form focus: formulate is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.	1. muotoilla 2. formuloida	The council will formulate a plan after reviewing the evidence.
452	hazardous	adjective Study Field: Grade 6 precise high-utility word Word study: Suffix focus: -ous commonly forms an adjective meaning full of or characterized by.	1. uskalias 2. sattumanvarainen 3. vaarallinen	Workers wear protective clothing around hazardous chemicals.
453	hoax	noun Study Field: Grade 6 precise high-utility word Word study: Base-form focus: hoax is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.	huijaus	The report of a sea monster proved to be a hoax.
454	inept	adjective Study Field: Grade 6 precise high-utility word Word study: Base-form focus: inept is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.	1. taitamaton 2. avuton 3. kyvytön	The inept repair left the faucet leaking worse than before.
455	inevitable	adjective Study Field: Grade 6 precise high-utility word Word study: Suffix focus: -able means capable of, suitable for, or worthy of an action.	1. väistämätön 2. vääjäämätön 3. välttämätön	Some erosion is inevitable when waves strike an unprotected shore.
456	ingenious	adjective Study Field: Grade 6 precise high-utility word Word study: Suffix focus: -ous commonly forms an adjective meaning full of or characterized by.	nerokas	Her ingenious trap caught rainwater without harming wildlife.
457	innovation	noun Study Field: Grade 6 precise high-utility word Word study: Suffix focus: -ation commonly forms a noun naming an action, process, or result.	1. innovaatio 2. uudistus 3. keksintö	The lightweight battery was an important innovation.
458	intimidate	verb Study Field: Grade 6 precise high-utility word Word study: Base-form focus: intimidate is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.	1. pelotella 2. uhkailla	The bully tried to intimidate witnesses into silence.
459	jovial	adjective Study Field: Grade 6 precise high-utility word Word study: Base-form focus: jovial is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.	1. lupsakka 2. veikeä	The jovial host greeted every guest with a joke.
460	knack	noun Study Field: Grade 6 precise high-utility word Word study: Base-form focus: knack is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.	taito	Tariq has a knack for explaining difficult ideas simply.
461	leeway	noun Study Field: Grade 6 precise high-utility word Word study: Base-form focus: leeway is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.	1. pelivara 2. liikkumavara	The teacher gave each group leeway to choose its own topic.
462	liberate	verb Study Field: Grade 6 precise high-utility word Word study: Base-form focus: liberate is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.	vapauttaa	The rescue team worked to liberate the animal from the net.
463	linger	verb Study Field: Grade 6 precise high-utility word Word study: Base-form focus: linger is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.	riutua	The scent of smoke may linger after the fire is out.
464	exact	adjective Study Field: Grade 6 precise high-utility word Word study: Base-form focus: exact is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.	1. tarkka 2. täsmällinen 3. eksakti	The exact meaning of the term depends on its scientific context.
465	loathe	verb Study Field: Grade 6 precise high-utility word Word study: Base-form focus: loathe is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.	inhota	I loathe wasting food that could have been shared.
466	makeshift	adjective Study Field: Grade 6 precise high-utility word Word study: Base-form focus: makeshift is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.	1. hätävara 2. tilapäinen	The hikers built a makeshift shelter from branches and a tarp.
467	manipulate	verb Study Field: Grade 6 precise high-utility word Word study: Base-form focus: manipulate is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.	1. käsitellä 2. manipuloida	The operator can manipulate the robotic arm with a joystick.
468	meager	adjective Study Field: Grade 6 precise high-utility word Word study: Base-form focus: meager is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.	1. laiha 2. niukka	The meager harvest could not feed the entire village.
469	monotonous	adjective Study Field: Grade 6 precise high-utility word Word study: Suffix focus: -ous commonly forms an adjective meaning full of or characterized by.	1. yksitoikkoinen 2. monotoninen 3. pitkäveteinen	The monotonous beep continued at the same pitch for hours.
470	omniscient	adjective Study Field: Grade 6 precise high-utility word Word study: Base-form focus: omniscient is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.	kaikkitietävä	An omniscient narrator can reveal every character's thoughts.
471	onset	noun Study Field: Grade 6 precise high-utility word Word study: Base-form focus: onset is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.	1. aluke 2. atakki	At the onset of winter, the lake begins to freeze.
472	optimist	noun Study Field: Grade 6 precise high-utility word Word study: Suffix focus: -ist often names a person associated with a field, belief, or practice.	optimisti	The optimist believed the damaged garden would bloom again.
473	painstaking	adjective Study Field: Grade 6 precise high-utility word Word study: Base-form focus: painstaking is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.	vaivalloinen	Painstaking restoration revealed the painting's original colors.
474	persecute	verb Study Field: Grade 6 precise high-utility word Word study: Base-form focus: persecute is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.	1. vainota 2. sortaa	The law must not permit officials to persecute religious minorities.
475	plummet	verb Study Field: Grade 6 precise high-utility word Word study: Base-form focus: plummet is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.	1. syöksyä 2. romahtaa	Temperatures may plummet after the cold front passes.

A Hazardous Hoax

Reading practice for pages 19–20. Five relevant words are highlighted.

English reading

An online hoax claims that a hazardous storm will arrive overnight. Rather than accept its prediction as inevitable, Leila and Omar formulate questions for the weather service. The false post looks inept because it gives no date, author, or evidence.

Finnish translation

A reviewed translation is not available for this passage yet.

Reading comprehension

1. What does the hoax predict?

The hoax predicts a hazardous storm.

2. Do the students think the storm is inevitable?

No, they check the claim first.

3. Why does the post look inept?

It lacks a date, author, and evidence.

Page 20: words 476–500

Vocabulary page 20
#	Word	Details	Meaning	Sample sentence
476	predicament	noun Study Field: Grade 6 precise high-utility word Word study: Suffix focus: -ment commonly forms a noun for an action, process, state, or result.	asento	The broken paddle left the canoeists in a serious predicament.
477	prejudice	noun Study Field: Grade 6 precise high-utility word Word study: Base-form focus: prejudice is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.	1. ennakkokäsitys 2. ennakkoluulo	Education can challenge prejudice by replacing rumors with understanding.
478	prominent	adjective Study Field: Grade 6 precise high-utility word Word study: Base-form focus: prominent is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.	1. huomattava 2. merkittävä	A prominent ridge rises above the valley.
479	prosecute	verb Study Field: Grade 6 precise high-utility word Word study: Base-form focus: prosecute is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.	1. nostaa syyte 2. syyttää	The state may prosecute anyone who deliberately poisons the river.
480	refuge	noun Study Field: Grade 6 precise high-utility word Word study: Base-form focus: refuge is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.	1. turvapaikka 2. suojapaikka	The cave offered refuge from the sudden hailstorm.
481	hesitant	adjective Study Field: Grade 6 precise high-utility word Word study: Base-form focus: hesitant is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.	epäröivä	Mira was hesitant to cross the swaying bridge.
482	remorse	noun Study Field: Grade 6 precise high-utility word Word study: Base-form focus: remorse is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.	1. katumus 2. tunnonvaiva 3. tunnontuska	He felt remorse after admitting that he had damaged the sculpture.
483	resolute	adjective Study Field: Grade 6 precise high-utility word Word study: Base-form focus: resolute is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.	1. päättäväinen 2. luja 3. peräänantamaton	The resolute climbers continued despite the cold wind.
484	inhibit	verb Study Field: Grade 6 precise high-utility word Word study: Base-form focus: inhibit is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.	1. rajoittaa 2. estää	Cold temperatures can inhibit the growth of some bacteria.
485	retaliate	verb Study Field: Grade 6 precise high-utility word Word study: Base-form focus: retaliate is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.	1. kostaa 2. vastata samalla mitalla	The coach warned players not to retaliate after a rough tackle.
486	retrieve	verb Study Field: Grade 6 precise high-utility word Word study: Base-form focus: retrieve is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.	noutaa	The dog can retrieve the ball from the shallow pond.
487	rigorous	adjective Study Field: Grade 6 precise high-utility word Word study: Suffix focus: -ous commonly forms an adjective meaning full of or characterized by.	ankara	The medicine passed a rigorous series of safety tests.
488	sanctuary	noun Study Field: Grade 6 precise high-utility word Word study: Base-form focus: sanctuary is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.	turvapaikka	The wetland is a sanctuary for migrating birds.
489	stationary	adjective Study Field: Grade 6 precise high-utility word Word study: Base-form focus: stationary is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.	1. liikkumaton 2. paikallaan oleva 3. paikallaan	The bicycle remained stationary while its wheel spun.
490	stifle	verb Study Field: Grade 6 precise high-utility word Word study: Base-form focus: stifle is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.	tukehduttaa	Fear of criticism can stifle creative ideas.
491	strive	verb Study Field: Grade 6 precise high-utility word Word study: Base-form focus: strive is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.	1. pyrkiä 2. ponnistella 3. yrittää	The athletes strive to improve their times each week.
492	subordinate	adjective Study Field: Grade 6 precise high-utility word Word study: Base-form focus: subordinate is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.	alamainen	The subordinate clause cannot stand alone as a complete sentence.
493	subsequent	adjective Study Field: Grade 6 precise high-utility word Word study: Base-form focus: subsequent is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.	seuraava	Subsequent experiments confirmed the first result.
494	supplement	verb Study Field: Grade 6 precise high-utility word Word study: Base-form focus: supplement is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.	1. täydentää 2. lisätä	The teacher will supplement the article with a short video.
495	tangible	adjective Study Field: Grade 6 precise high-utility word Word study: Suffix focus: -ible means capable of, suitable for, or able to be affected.	ymmärrettävä	The repaired roof was tangible evidence of the volunteers' work.
496	terminate	verb Study Field: Grade 6 precise high-utility word Word study: Base-form focus: terminate is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.	1. lopettaa 2. päättää 3. irtisanoa	The agreement allows either side to terminate the contract.
497	terrain	noun Study Field: Grade 6 precise high-utility word Word study: Base-form focus: terrain is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.	maasto	The rocky terrain slowed the rescue vehicles.
498	treacherous	adjective Study Field: Grade 6 precise high-utility word Word study: Suffix focus: -ous commonly forms an adjective meaning full of or characterized by.	petollinen	Black ice made the mountain road treacherous.
499	unanimous	adjective Study Field: Grade 6 precise high-utility word Word study: Suffix focus: -ous commonly forms an adjective meaning full of or characterized by.	yksimielinen	The jury reached a unanimous decision.
500	verdict	noun Study Field: Grade 6 precise high-utility word Word study: Base-form focus: verdict is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.	tuomio	After considering the evidence, the jury announced its verdict.

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