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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 376–400 of 500
#WordDetailsMeaningSample sentence
376search querynoun
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Field: Grade 6 science and mathematics word

Word study: Term structure: search + query. Study the complete expression as one field-specific unit.

zapytanie wyszukiwaniaA specific search query produced more useful results.
377source credibilitynoun
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Field: Grade 6 science and mathematics word

Word study: Term structure: source + credibility. Study the complete expression as one field-specific unit.

wiarygodność źródłaAuthorship and evidence both affect source credibility.
378sponsored contentnoun
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Field: Grade 6 science and mathematics word

Word study: Term structure: sponsored + content. Study the complete expression as one field-specific unit.

treści sponsorowaneThe label identified the article as sponsored content.
379user agreementnoun
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Field: Grade 6 science and mathematics word

Word study: Term structure: user + agreement. Study the complete expression as one field-specific unit.

umowa użytkownikaRead the user agreement before allowing the app to collect location data.
380verificationnoun
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Field: Grade 6 science and mathematics word

Word study: Suffix focus: -ation commonly forms a noun naming an action, process, or result.

weryfikacjaImage verification showed that the photograph came from an older event.
381choreographynoun
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Field: Grade 6 science and mathematics word

Word study: Root and suffix focus: -graphy relates to writing, recording, or describing.

choreografiaThe choreography placed the dancers in a widening circle.
382compositionnoun
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Field: Grade 6 science and mathematics word

Word study: Suffix focus: -ition commonly forms a noun naming an action, process, or result.

składThe photograph's composition draws attention to the child in the doorway.
383foregroundnoun
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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.

pierwszoplanowyA cluster of flowers fills the foreground of the painting.
384harmonynoun
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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.

harmoniaThe choir added harmony beneath the main melody.
385huenoun
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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.

odcieńThe artist mixed blue and green to create a turquoise hue.
386mediumnoun
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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.

mediumClay was the sculptor's chosen medium.
387perspective drawingnoun
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Field: Grade 6 science and mathematics word

Word study: Term structure: perspective + drawing. Study the complete expression as one field-specific unit.

rysunek perspektywicznyThe road narrows toward the horizon in the perspective drawing.
388refrainnoun
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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.

refrenEveryone joined in when the refrain returned.
389texturenoun
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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.

teksturaThick brushstrokes give the painting a rough texture.
390timbrenoun
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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.

1. tembr 2. barwaThe cello's dark timbre differs from the violin's brighter sound.
391accountabilitynoun
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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.

1. odpowiedzialność 2. rozliczalnośćPublic reports create accountability for how the funds are spent.
392advocacynoun
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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.

adwokaturaHer advocacy helped the town build safer sidewalks.
393collaborationnoun
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Field: Grade 6 science and mathematics word

Word study: Suffix focus: -ation commonly forms a noun naming an action, process, or result.

współpracaThe mural required collaboration among artists, students, and residents.
394compromisenoun
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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.

kompromisThe final schedule was a compromise between the two proposals.
395confidentialadjective
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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.

poufnyMedical records contain confidential information.
396ethicaladjective
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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.

etycznyResearchers must follow ethical rules when working with volunteers.
397inclusionnoun
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Field: Grade 6 science and mathematics word

Word study: Suffix focus: -sion commonly forms a noun naming an action, process, or result.

inkluzjaThe ramp improved inclusion by making the stage accessible.
398initiativenoun
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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.

inicjatywaThe garden initiative turned an empty lot into a source of food.
399mutualadjective
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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.

wzajemnyThe teams treated one another with mutual respect.
400stewardshipnoun
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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.

zarządzanieForest stewardship balances human use with long-term protection.

Vocabulary reading and practice

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.

Polish translation

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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.

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