English Vocabulary · Grade 6 Live Review Preview
6th Grade Vocabulary Words
Sixth-grade readers move beyond recognizing important words to examining how precise language shapes evidence, argument, literature, science, mathematics, history, and civic discussion. This level emphasizes context clues, Greek and Latin word parts, multiple meanings, source evaluation, and vocabulary that supports clear analytical speaking and writing.
This independently authored 500-word beta curriculum is arranged in twenty pages of twenty-five words each. Words 1–300 include five cloze questions per page; words 301–500 remain fully visible and editable as list pages while the expanded practice layer is developed. Each row includes a subject-field label and an editable word-study note about a transparent affix, compound structure, capitalization, or dictionary base form. References calibrated level and coverage only; all learner-facing definitions and sample sentences are original KSSR copy.
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| # | Word | Details | Meaning | Sample sentence |
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| 326 | algebraic expression | noun StudyField: Grade 6 science and mathematics word Word study: Term structure: algebraic + expression. Study the complete expression as one field-specific unit. | 代数式 | The algebraic expression 2n + 3 does not contain an equals sign. |
| 327 | inequality | noun StudyField: Grade 6 science and mathematics word Word study: Suffix focus: -ity commonly forms a noun naming a quality, state, or condition. | 不平等 | The inequality x > 7 represents all numbers greater than seven. |
| 328 | dividend | noun StudyField: Grade 6 science and mathematics word Word study: Base-form focus: dividend is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context. | 1. 被除数 2. 配当 | In 20 ÷ 4, twenty is the dividend. |
| 329 | ordered pair | noun StudyField: Grade 6 science and mathematics word Word study: Term structure: ordered + pair. Study the complete expression as one field-specific unit. | 順序対 | The ordered pair (2, 5) names one point on the graph. |
| 330 | variable expression | noun StudyField: Grade 6 science and mathematics word Word study: Term structure: variable + expression. Study the complete expression as one field-specific unit. | 変数式 | The variable expression 4m represents four times a number. |
| 331 | absolute value | noun StudyField: Grade 6 science and mathematics word Word study: Term structure: absolute + value. Study the complete expression as one field-specific unit. | 絶対値 | The absolute value of negative six is six. |
| 332 | composite number | noun StudyField: Grade 6 science and mathematics word Word study: Term structure: composite + number. Study the complete expression as one field-specific unit. | 合成数 | Twelve is a composite number because it has several factor pairs. |
| 333 | integer | noun StudyField: Grade 6 science and mathematics word Word study: Base-form focus: integer is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context. | 整数 | Negative three is an integer. |
| 334 | least common multiple | noun StudyField: Grade 6 science and mathematics word Word study: Term structure: least + common + multiple. Study the complete expression as one field-specific unit. | 最小公倍数 | Twelve is the least common multiple of three and four. |
| 335 | arithmetic average | noun StudyField: Grade 6 science and mathematics word Word study: Term structure: arithmetic + average. Study the complete expression as one field-specific unit. | 算術平均 | The arithmetic average of 4, 6, and 8 is 6. |
| 336 | quartile | noun StudyField: Grade 6 science and mathematics word Word study: Base-form focus: quartile is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context. | 四分位 | The lower quartile marks the point below which one-fourth of the data fall. |
| 337 | frequency distribution | noun StudyField: Grade 6 science and mathematics word Word study: Term structure: frequency + distribution. Study the complete expression as one field-specific unit. | 度数分布 | The frequency distribution shows that most journeys lasted ten to fifteen minutes. |
| 338 | prime number | noun StudyField: Grade 6 science and mathematics word Word study: Term structure: prime + number. Study the complete expression as one field-specific unit. | 素数 | Thirteen is a prime number. |
| 339 | data spread | noun StudyField: Grade 6 science and mathematics word Word study: Term structure: data + spread. Study the complete expression as one field-specific unit. | データの拡散 | The data spread is small because all measurements are close together. |
| 340 | statistical | adjective StudyField: Grade 6 science and mathematics word Word study: Base-form focus: statistical is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context. | 統計的 | The survey revealed a statistical pattern in commuting times. |
| 341 | antibody | noun StudyField: Grade 6 science and mathematics word Word study: Base-form focus: antibody is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context. | 抗体 | Each antibody can attach to a particular target on a pathogen. |
| 342 | circulatory | adjective StudyField: Grade 6 science and mathematics word Word study: Base-form focus: circulatory is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context. | 循環系 | The circulatory system delivers oxygen throughout the body. |
| 343 | diagnosis | noun StudyField: Grade 6 science and mathematics word Word study: Base-form focus: diagnosis is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context. | 診断 | The doctor confirmed the diagnosis after reviewing the test results. |
| 344 | immune response | noun StudyField: Grade 6 science and mathematics word Word study: Term structure: immune + response. Study the complete expression as one field-specific unit. | 免疫反応 | The immune response produces cells that attack the virus. |
| 345 | micronutrient | noun StudyField: Grade 6 science and mathematics word Word study: Prefix focus: micro- means small. | ビタミン | Iron is a micronutrient needed to carry oxygen in the blood. |
| 346 | pathogen | noun StudyField: 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. 病原体 2. 病原菌 | Washing hands helps prevent a pathogen from spreading. |
| 347 | respiratory | adjective StudyField: Grade 6 science and mathematics word Word study: Base-form focus: respiratory is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context. | 呼吸 の | Smoke can irritate the respiratory system. |
| 348 | transmission | noun StudyField: Grade 6 science and mathematics word Word study: Suffix focus: -sion commonly forms a noun naming an action, process, or result. | 1. 伝送 2. 転送 | Clean water systems reduce the transmission of several diseases. |
| 349 | immunization | noun StudyField: Grade 6 science and mathematics word Word study: Suffix focus: -ization forms a noun for a process of making or becoming. | 1. 予防接種 2. 感作 | The clinic provides immunization against several childhood illnesses. |
| 350 | wellness | noun StudyField: Grade 6 science and mathematics word Word study: Suffix focus: -ness forms a noun naming a quality or state. | ウェルネス | Regular movement and sufficient sleep support overall wellness. |
Vocabulary reading and practice
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Vocabulary chart page
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Sources and curriculum references
These references guide selection and calibration. Definitions, sample sentences, readings, questions, and teaching notes are independently written and reviewed.
- Vocabulary.com: Grade 6 Essential Vocabulary
- Flocabulary: 6th Grade Vocabulary Word List
- WikDict downloadable bilingual dictionaries
- Kaikki.org / Wiktextract machine-readable Wiktionary data
- Language-Learning-decks public flashcard datasets
- SBBIC English-to-Khmer Dictionary
- English–Khmer Dictionary Dataset (machine-generated Khmer fallback; human review required)
- PanLex meanings snapshot (direct CC0 gap candidates; human review required)
- Cambridge bilingual dictionaries (individual editorial sense checks)
- Collins English–Hindi Dictionary (individual editorial checks)
- Hindwi and Rekhta dictionaries (individual Hindi/Urdu checks)
- National Institute of Korean Language: Basic Korean Dictionary
- JMdict/EDRDG Japanese dictionary project
- CC-CEDICT Chinese dictionary project
- VDict Vietnamese Dictionary (individual editorial check)
- Google Translate (machine-assisted lesson-reading draft; fluent review required)
- Kuperman et al.: Age-of-acquisition ratings for 30,000 English words
- Glencoe/McGraw-Hill, Vocabulary Power: Grade 6, ISBN 0-07-826224-0 (bibliographic calibration only).