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English Vocabulary · Grade 6 Live Review Preview

6th Grade Vocabulary Words

Sixth-grade readers move beyond recognizing important words to examining how precise language shapes evidence, argument, literature, science, mathematics, history, and civic discussion. This level emphasizes context clues, Greek and Latin word parts, multiple meanings, source evaluation, and vocabulary that supports clear analytical speaking and writing.

This independently authored 500-word beta curriculum is arranged in twenty pages of twenty-five words each. Words 1–300 include five cloze questions per page; words 301–500 remain fully visible and editable as list pages while the expanded practice layer is developed. Each row includes a subject-field label and an editable word-study note about a transparent affix, compound structure, capitalization, or dictionary base form. References calibrated level and coverage only; all learner-facing definitions and sample sentences are original KSSR copy.

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Words 476–500 of 500
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476predicamentnoun
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Field: Grade 6 precise high-utility word

Word study: Suffix focus: -ment commonly forms a noun for an action, process, state, or result.

窮地The broken paddle left the canoeists in a serious predicament.
477prejudicenoun
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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. 先入観 2. 偏見 3. 僻見Education can challenge prejudice by replacing rumors with understanding.
478prominentadjective
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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.

著名A prominent ridge rises above the valley.
479prosecuteverb
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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.

起訴するThe state may prosecute anyone who deliberately poisons the river.
480refugenoun
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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.

避難所The cave offered refuge from the sudden hailstorm.
481hesitantadjective
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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.

ためらっているMira was hesitant to cross the swaying bridge.
482remorsenoun
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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. 良心の呵責 2. 悔悟He felt remorse after admitting that he had damaged the sculpture.
483resoluteadjective
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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.

果敢なThe resolute climbers continued despite the cold wind.
484inhibitverb
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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. 抑制する 2. 阻止する 3. 制止するCold temperatures can inhibit the growth of some bacteria.
485retaliateverb
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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.

仕返しThe coach warned players not to retaliate after a rough tackle.
486retrieveverb
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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.

取り戻すThe dog can retrieve the ball from the shallow pond.
487rigorousadjective
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Field: Grade 6 precise high-utility word

Word study: Suffix focus: -ous commonly forms an adjective meaning full of or characterized by.

厳しいThe medicine passed a rigorous series of safety tests.
488sanctuarynoun
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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.

避難所The wetland is a sanctuary for migrating birds.
489stationaryadjective
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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. 止まっている 2. 静止したThe bicycle remained stationary while its wheel spun.
490stifleverb
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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.

1. 窒息させる 2. 抑圧する 3. 消すFear of criticism can stifle creative ideas.
491striveverb
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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. 努力する 2. 闘う 3. 努めるThe athletes strive to improve their times each week.
492subordinateadjective
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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.

1. 劣後する 2. 劣後The subordinate clause cannot stand alone as a complete sentence.
493subsequentadjective
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Word study: Base-form focus: subsequent is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.

結果として起こるSubsequent experiments confirmed the first result.
494supplementverb
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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.

補充The teacher will supplement the article with a short video.
495tangibleadjective
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Field: Grade 6 precise high-utility word

Word study: Suffix focus: -ible means capable of, suitable for, or able to be affected.

具体的The repaired roof was tangible evidence of the volunteers' work.
496terminateverb
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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. 止める 2. 打ち切る 3. 消すThe agreement allows either side to terminate the contract.
497terrainnoun
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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.

1. 地域 2. 地形The rocky terrain slowed the rescue vehicles.
498treacherousadjective
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Field: Grade 6 precise high-utility word

Word study: Suffix focus: -ous commonly forms an adjective meaning full of or characterized by.

裏切り者Black ice made the mountain road treacherous.
499unanimousadjective
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Field: Grade 6 precise high-utility word

Word study: Suffix focus: -ous commonly forms an adjective meaning full of or characterized by.

全会一致The jury reached a unanimous decision.
500verdictnoun
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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.

評決After considering the evidence, the jury announced its verdict.

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