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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 426 | barren | adjective StudyField: 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. 不妊の 2. 不妊 | After years without rain, the field became barren. |
| 427 | beneficial | adjective StudyField: 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. 有益な 2. 有益 | Regular sleep is beneficial to memory and concentration. |
| 428 | boisterous | adjective StudyField: Grade 6 precise high-utility word Word study: Suffix focus: -ous commonly forms an adjective meaning full of or characterized by. | 1. 騒々しい 2. 喧しい 3. うるさい | The boisterous crowd celebrated the championship victory. |
| 429 | capacity | noun StudyField: Grade 6 precise high-utility word Word study: Suffix focus: -ity commonly forms a noun naming a quality, state, or condition. | 容量 | The theater has a seating capacity of eight hundred. |
| 430 | commend | verb StudyField: Grade 6 precise high-utility word Word study: Base-form focus: commend is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context. | ほめる | The principal will commend the students who organized the food drive. |
| 431 | compact | adjective StudyField: Grade 6 precise high-utility word Word study: Base-form focus: compact is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context. | コンパクト | The compact toolkit fits beneath the bicycle seat. |
| 432 | conspicuous | adjective StudyField: Grade 6 precise high-utility word Word study: Suffix focus: -ous commonly forms an adjective meaning full of or characterized by. | 明らか | The bright orange tent was conspicuous against the snow. |
| 433 | contaminate | verb StudyField: Grade 6 precise high-utility word Word study: Base-form focus: contaminate is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context. | 浸染 | A leaking tank could contaminate the groundwater. |
| 434 | continuous | adjective StudyField: Grade 6 precise high-utility word Word study: Suffix focus: -ous commonly forms an adjective meaning full of or characterized by. | 連続体 | The machine produced a continuous hum all night. |
| 435 | controversy | noun StudyField: Grade 6 precise high-utility word Word study: Base-form focus: controversy is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context. | 論争 | The proposal created controversy among residents. |
| 436 | cordial | adjective StudyField: Grade 6 precise high-utility word Word study: Base-form focus: cordial is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context. | シロップ | Despite their disagreement, the candidates remained cordial. |
| 437 | cumulative | adjective StudyField: Grade 6 precise high-utility word Word study: Suffix focus: -ive commonly forms an adjective meaning having a quality or tendency. | 累積 | The cumulative rainfall for the month reached twenty centimeters. |
| 438 | deluge | noun StudyField: Grade 6 precise high-utility word Word study: Base-form focus: deluge is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context. | 洪水 | The afternoon deluge flooded several streets. |
| 439 | deplete | verb StudyField: Grade 6 precise high-utility word Word study: Base-form focus: deplete is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context. | 枯渇する | Overfishing can deplete a population faster than it recovers. |
| 440 | deteriorate | verb StudyField: 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. 改悪する 2. 悪化させる 3. 悪くする | Without repairs, the wooden steps will deteriorate. |
| 441 | discretion | noun StudyField: Grade 6 precise high-utility word Word study: Suffix focus: -tion commonly forms a noun naming an action, process, or result. | 裁量 | The guide used discretion and canceled the hike as clouds darkened. |
| 442 | dominate | verb StudyField: 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. 治める 2. 統べる 3. 支配する | A tall mountain will dominate the western skyline. |
| 443 | drastic | adjective StudyField: Grade 6 precise high-utility word Word study: Base-form focus: drastic is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context. | 抜本的な | The drought required drastic limits on water use. |
| 444 | eligible | adjective StudyField: Grade 6 precise high-utility word Word study: Suffix focus: -ible means capable of, suitable for, or able to be affected. | 1. 適任な 2. 有資格の 3. 選ばれるべき | Students who complete the course are eligible for the certificate. |
| 445 | elude | verb StudyField: Grade 6 precise high-utility word Word study: Base-form focus: elude is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context. | 脱出する | The rare bird continued to elude the photographers. |
| 446 | evolve | verb StudyField: Grade 6 precise high-utility word Word study: Base-form focus: evolve is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context. | 展開する | Languages evolve as speakers create and borrow expressions. |
| 447 | exploit | verb StudyField: Grade 6 precise high-utility word Word study: Base-form focus: exploit is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context. | 搾取する | Dishonest employers may exploit workers who lack legal protection. |
| 448 | extinct | adjective StudyField: Grade 6 precise high-utility word Word study: Base-form focus: extinct is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context. | 1. 死に絶えた 2. 絶滅した 3. 死に絶える | The dodo has been extinct for centuries. |
| 449 | extract | verb StudyField: Grade 6 precise high-utility word Word study: Base-form focus: extract is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context. | 抜歯する | The machine can extract oil from crushed seeds. |
| 450 | futile | adjective StudyField: 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. 無用 2. 無駄 3. 無益 | Pushing the locked steel door was futile. |
Vocabulary reading and practice
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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).