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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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Page 1: words 1–25

Vocabulary page 1
#WordDetailsMeaningSample sentence
1accumulateverb
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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. копи́ться 2. нака́пливаться 3. накопи́тьсяDust can accumulate on a shelf that is rarely cleaned.
2acknowledgeverb
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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. признава́ть 2. призна́ть 3. подтверди́тьThe report should acknowledge evidence that challenges its conclusion.
3alternativenoun
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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. альтернати́ва 2. альтернативаTaking the train is a practical alternative to driving.
4anecdotenoun
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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. анекдо́т 2. забавный 3. заба́вная исто́рияThe speaker began with an anecdote about her first day at sea.
5assertverb
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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. отста́ивать 2. отстоя́ть 3. утверди́тьThe author will assert that clean water is a basic human need.
6assessverb
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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. определи́ть 2. определя́ть 3. оце́ниватьEngineers assess the bridge before recommending repairs.
7assumptionnoun
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Field: Grade 6 academic reasoning word

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

Успение БогородицыThe experiment tested our assumption that all seeds need direct sunlight.
8attributeverb
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Field: Grade 6 academic reasoning word

Word study: Base-form focus: attribute is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.

1. относи́ть 2. припи́сыватьResearchers attribute the decline in fish to warmer water.
9authenticadjective
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Field: Grade 6 academic reasoning word

Word study: Base-form focus: authentic is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.

достове́рныйThe museum displayed an authentic letter signed by the explorer.
10biasnoun
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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. предубежде́ние 2. предвзя́тостьA fair survey avoids bias by asking neutral questions.
11citeverb
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Field: Grade 6 academic reasoning word

Word study: Base-form focus: cite is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.

цитироватьWriters cite the article after using its data.
12clarifyverb
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Field: Grade 6 academic reasoning word

Word study: Suffix focus: -ify commonly forms a verb meaning to make or become.

1. проясня́ть 2. проясни́тьA labeled diagram can clarify how the machine works.
13coherentadjective
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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. свя́зный 2. после́довательныйTransitions made the explanation coherent from beginning to end.
14credibleadjective
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Field: Grade 6 academic reasoning word

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

достоверныйThe eyewitness gave a credible account supported by photographs.
15criterionnoun
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Field: Grade 6 academic reasoning word

Word study: Base-form focus: criterion is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.

1. крите́рий 2. мери́ло 3. критерийSafety is the most important criterion in choosing a campsite.
16deduceverb
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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. де́лать вы́вод 2. сде́лать вы́водFrom the tracks and feathers, we can deduce that a hawk visited.
17substantiateverb
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Field: Grade 6 academic reasoning word

Word study: Base-form focus: substantiate is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.

засвидетельствоватьThe dated photographs substantiate the witness's account.
18disputeverb
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Field: Grade 6 academic reasoning word

Word study: Base-form focus: dispute is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.

1. спор 2. ди́спут 3. поле́микаSeveral historians dispute the traditional account of the voyage.
19evidencenoun
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Field: Grade 6 academic reasoning word

Word study: Suffix focus: -ence commonly forms a noun naming an action, quality, or state.

1. доказа́тельство 2. свиде́тельство 3. ули́каThe broken branch was evidence that a large animal had passed.
20explicitadjective
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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. чёткий 2. я́вный 3. я́сныйThe recipe gives explicit instructions for handling the hot pan.
21implicitadjective
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Field: Grade 6 academic reasoning word

Word study: Base-form focus: implicit is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.

1. прису́щий 2. сво́йственныйHer smile gave implicit approval even though she said nothing.
22signifyverb
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Field: Grade 6 academic reasoning word

Word study: Suffix focus: -ify commonly forms a verb meaning to make or become.

1. означа́ть 2. зна́читьA flashing red light may signify that the battery is low.
23justifyverb
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Field: Grade 6 academic reasoning word

Word study: Suffix focus: -ify commonly forms a verb meaning to make or become.

1. вы́ровнять 2. выра́вниватьThe committee must justify its decision to close the trail.
24logicnoun
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Field: Grade 6 academic reasoning word

Word study: Base-form focus: logic is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.

1. ло́гика 2. логикаThe detective used logic to eliminate impossible explanations.
25methodologynoun
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Field: Grade 6 academic reasoning word

Word study: Root and suffix focus: -logy means the study of a subject.

1. методоло́гия 2. мето́дикаThe 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.

Russian translation

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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

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26objectiveadjective
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Field: Grade 6 academic reasoning word

Word study: Suffix focus: -ive commonly forms an adjective meaning having a quality or tendency.

1. объекти́вный 2. объективныйAn objective review discusses both the strengths and weaknesses of the book.
27paraphraseverb
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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. парафрази́ровать 2. переска́зывать 3. пересказа́тьStudents paraphrase the paragraph instead of copying it.
28relevantadjective
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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. соотве́тствующий 2. уме́стный 3. релева́нтныйInclude only relevant details in the summary.
29referencenoun
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Field: Grade 6 academic reasoning word

Word study: Suffix focus: -ence commonly forms a noun naming an action, quality, or state.

1. ссы́лка 2. отсы́лка 3. исто́чникThe atlas is a useful reference when studying regional geography.
30verifyverb
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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. заве́рить 2. заверя́ть 3. подтверди́тьWe verify the quotation by finding it in the original speech.
31abstractadjective
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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. абстра́ктный 2. отвлечённый 3. абстрактныйJustice is an abstract concept that societies define in different ways.
32scrutinizeverb
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Field: Grade 6 academic reasoning word

Word study: Suffix focus: -ize commonly forms a verb meaning to make, become, or apply.

1. тща́тельно проверя́ть 2. тща́тельно иссле́доватьEditors scrutinize every figure before publishing the report.
33correlateverb
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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. коррели́ровать 2. соотнести́сь 3. соотноси́тьсяThe study may correlate regular exercise with improved sleep.
34deriveverb
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Field: Grade 6 academic reasoning word

Word study: Base-form focus: derive is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.

1. произойти́ 2. происходи́тьMany English words derive from Latin and Greek roots.
35empiricaladjective
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Field: Grade 6 academic reasoning word

Word study: Base-form focus: empirical is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.

эмпири́ческийThe team collected empirical data by measuring the plants each day.
36hypothesisnoun
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Field: Grade 6 academic reasoning word

Word study: Base-form focus: hypothesis is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.

1. гипо́теза 2. предположе́ниеOur hypothesis predicts that warmer water will dissolve sugar faster.
37inquirynoun
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Field: Grade 6 academic reasoning word

Word study: Base-form focus: inquiry is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.

1. дозна́ние 2. запро́с 3. рассле́дованиеThe class began an inquiry into the river's changing water level.
38interrogateverb
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Field: Grade 6 academic reasoning word

Word study: Base-form focus: interrogate is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.

1. допра́шивать 2. допроси́ть 3. спра́шиватьCritical readers interrogate the article's assumptions and missing evidence.
39qualitativeadjective
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Field: Grade 6 academic reasoning word

Word study: Suffix focus: -ive commonly forms an adjective meaning having a quality or tendency.

1. ка́чественный 2. качественныйThe interview provided qualitative information about residents' experiences.
40quantitativeadjective
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Field: Grade 6 academic reasoning word

Word study: Suffix focus: -ive commonly forms an adjective meaning having a quality or tendency.

1. коли́чественный 2. количественныйThe graph presents quantitative data from five years of rainfall.
41ascertainverb
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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. удостоверя́ться 2. удостове́риться 3. убежда́тьсяThe inspector tested the alarm to ascertain whether it worked.
42consistentadjective
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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. после́довательный 2. совмести́мыйHer measurements were consistent across all three trials.
43contradictverb
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Field: Grade 6 academic reasoning word

Word study: Base-form focus: contradict is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.

1. перечить 2. противоре́читьThe new fossil may contradict the earlier timeline.
44distortverb
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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. изгиба́ть 2. изогну́ть 3. искажа́тьA misleading scale can distort the differences shown on a graph.
45generalizeverb
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Field: Grade 6 academic reasoning word

Word study: Suffix focus: -ize commonly forms a verb meaning to make, become, or apply.

1. обобща́ть 2. обобщи́тьIt is risky to generalize about an entire region after visiting one town.
46misconceptionnoun
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Field: Grade 6 academic reasoning word

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

заблужде́ниеThe lesson corrected the misconception that seasons result from Earth's distance from the sun.
47nuancenoun
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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. нюа́нс 2. отте́нокThe actor's quiet pause added nuance to the character's apology.
48plausibleadjective
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Field: Grade 6 academic reasoning word

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

1. правдоподо́бный 2. вероя́тный 3. похо́жий на правдаThe detective considered each plausible explanation for the missing key.
49preliminaryadjective
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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. предвари́тельный 2. подготови́тельныйPreliminary results suggest that the treatment may be effective.
50validadjective
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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. действи́тельный 2. корректный 3. правильныйThe 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

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51aggregateverb
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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. масса 2. совокупностьThe website can aggregate rainfall records from many weather stations.
52compileverb
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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. собирать 2. компили́ровать 3. откомпили́роватьStudents compile their field notes into a shared report.
53datasetnoun
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Field: Grade 6 academic reasoning word

Word study: Base-form focus: dataset is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.

набор данныхThe dataset contains daily temperatures from twenty cities.
54recordnoun
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Field: Grade 6 academic reasoning word

Word study: Base-form focus: record is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.

за́письThe ship's log provides a record of the entire voyage.
55frameworknoun
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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. инфраструкту́ра 2. систе́ма взгля́дов 3. то́чка отсчётаThe outline provides a framework for the research paper.
56protocolnoun
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Field: Grade 6 academic reasoning word

Word study: Base-form focus: protocol is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.

1. протоко́л 2. протоколThe laboratory protocol requires goggles and closed shoes.
57subsetnoun
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Field: Grade 6 academic reasoning word

Word study: Base-form focus: subset is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.

подмно́жествоThe survey examined a subset of the town's households.
58simulateverb
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Field: Grade 6 academic reasoning word

Word study: Base-form focus: simulate is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.

симули́роватьThe computer model can simulate the movement of a hurricane.
59synthesizeverb
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Field: Grade 6 academic reasoning word

Word study: Suffix focus: -ize commonly forms a verb meaning to make, become, or apply.

синтези́роватьThe final paragraph should synthesize evidence from all three articles.
60parameternoun
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Field: Grade 6 academic reasoning word

Word study: Base-form focus: parameter is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.

1. пара́метр 2. параметрThe program lets users change each parameter in the model.
61approximationnoun
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Field: Grade 6 academic reasoning word

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

приближе́ниеRounding 398 to 400 gives a useful approximation.
62calibrateverb
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Field: Grade 6 academic reasoning word

Word study: Base-form focus: calibrate is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.

калибри́роватьTechnicians calibrate the scale before weighing the samples.
63dimensionnoun
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Field: Grade 6 academic reasoning word

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

1. измере́ние 2. измерениеMeasure each dimension of the box before designing its cover.
64extrapolateverb
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Field: Grade 6 academic reasoning word

Word study: Base-form focus: extrapolate is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.

экстраполи́роватьScientists extrapolate future sea levels from the measured trend.
65marginnoun
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Field: Grade 6 academic reasoning word

Word study: Base-form focus: margin is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.

1. край 2. кро́мкаThe team won by a margin of three points.
66precisionnoun
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Field: Grade 6 academic reasoning word

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

1. то́чность 2. точностьBuilding the model requires precision because each piece must fit.
67proportional relationshipnoun
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Field: Grade 6 academic reasoning word

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

пропорциональное соотношениеThe table shows a proportional relationship because every ticket costs the same amount.
68magnitudenoun
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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. величина́ 2. разме́рThe magnitude of the earthquake was recorded by several stations.
69variancenoun
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Field: Grade 6 academic reasoning word

Word study: Suffix focus: -ance commonly forms a noun naming an action, quality, or state.

1. разногла́сие 2. противоре́чиеLow variance means the repeated measurements stayed close together.
70unitnoun
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Field: Grade 6 academic reasoning word

Word study: Base-form focus: unit is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.

1. едини́ца 2. единицаThe meter is a unit used to measure length.
71conferverb
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Field: Grade 6 academic reasoning word

Word study: Base-form focus: confer is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.

1. обсужда́ть 2. обгова́ривать 3. вечева́тьThe judges confer privately before announcing the winner.
72consensusnoun
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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. консе́нсус 2. согла́сие 3. единоду́шиеAfter a long discussion, the council reached a consensus.
73conveyverb
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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. передава́ть 2. переда́ть 3. донести́The photograph can convey the scale of the flood.
74discoursenoun
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Field: Grade 6 academic reasoning word

Word study: Base-form focus: discourse is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.

1. ди́скурс 2. диску́рсThe debate encouraged respectful discourse about public transportation.
75emphasizeverb
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Field: Grade 6 academic reasoning word

Word study: Suffix focus: -ize commonly forms a verb meaning to make, become, or apply.

1. подчёркивать 2. подчеркну́тьBold 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

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76mediateverb
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Field: Grade 6 academic reasoning word

Word study: Base-form focus: mediate is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.

посредничатьA counselor agreed to mediate the dispute between the teams.
77negotiateverb
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Field: Grade 6 academic reasoning word

Word study: Base-form focus: negotiate is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.

1. вести́ перегово́ры 2. провести́ перегово́рыThe two groups will negotiate how to share the meeting space.
78rebutverb
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Field: Grade 6 academic reasoning word

Word study: Base-form focus: rebut is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.

опровергатьThe scientist used new evidence to rebut the claim.
79summarizeverb
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Field: Grade 6 academic reasoning word

Word study: Suffix focus: -ize commonly forms a verb meaning to make, become, or apply.

1. обобща́ть 2. обобщи́ть 3. подвести́ ито́гAt the end, summarize the article in two or three sentences.
80tonenoun
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Field: Grade 6 academic reasoning word

Word study: Base-form focus: tone is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.

1. интона́ция 2. тонThe letter's respectful tone made the criticism easier to accept.
81affixnoun
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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. а́ффикс 2. аффиксThe suffix “-ful” is an affix that can turn a noun into an adjective.
82cognatenoun
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Field: Grade 6 academic reasoning word

Word study: Base-form focus: cognate is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.

1. однокоренной 2. родственный 3. когна́тThe English word “family” is a cognate of the Spanish word “familia.”
83connotationnoun
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Field: Grade 6 academic reasoning word

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

1. подте́кст 2. коннота́ция 3. созначе́ниеThe word “home” often has a warm connotation.
84denotationnoun
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Field: Grade 6 academic reasoning word

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

значениеThe denotation of “dove” is a type of bird.
85etymologynoun
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Field: Grade 6 academic reasoning word

Word study: Root and suffix focus: -logy means the study of a subject.

1. этимоло́гия 2. этимологияThe etymology of “telephone” connects Greek roots meaning “far” and “sound.”
86idiomnoun
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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. идио́ма 2. идиомати́ческий оборо́т 3. идиомати́ческое выраже́ние“Break the ice” is an idiom about making people feel more comfortable.
87morphemenoun
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Field: Grade 6 academic reasoning word

Word study: Base-form focus: morpheme is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.

1. морфе́ма 2. морфемаThe plural “-s” is a morpheme in the word “cats.”
88dictionnoun
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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. ди́кция 2. дикцияThe poet's formal diction creates a serious mood.
89rootnoun
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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. ко́рень 2. ко́рни 3. коре́ньяThe root “spect” relates to looking or seeing.
90syntaxnoun
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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. си́нтаксис 2. синтаксисChanging the syntax can place more emphasis on the final idea.
91alliterationnoun
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Field: Grade 6 academic reasoning word

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

1. аллитера́ция 2. аллитерация“Silver snakes slide” uses alliteration to create a hissing sound.
92analogynoun
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Field: Grade 6 academic reasoning word

Word study: Base-form focus: analogy is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.

1. анало́гия 2. схо́дство 3. подо́биеThe teacher used an analogy between the heart and a pump.
93asidenoun
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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. в сто́рону 2. в стороне́ 3. поо́дальIn an aside, the actor revealed the villain's secret plan.
94foreshadowverb
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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. предви́деть 2. предвосхи́тить 3. предвосхити́тьThe cracked compass may foreshadow trouble during the voyage.
95imagerynoun
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.

воображениеThe poem's imagery makes readers hear the rain on the roof.
96ironynoun
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.

1. иро́ния 2. иронияThere is irony in a fire station winning a prize for its flooded garden.
97extended metaphornoun
Study

Field: Grade 6 academic reasoning word

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

развёрнутая мета́фораThe poem's extended metaphor compares a difficult journey with sailing through a storm.
98motifnoun
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.

моти́вThe recurring moon is a motif that appears whenever the hero feels lonely.
99anthropomorphismnoun
Study

Field: Grade 6 academic reasoning word

Word study: Suffix focus: -ism often names a belief, system, movement, or practice.

1. антропоморфи́зм 2. антропоморфизмThe talking fox in the fable is an example of anthropomorphism.
100symbolismnoun
Study

Field: Grade 6 academic reasoning word

Word study: Suffix focus: -ism often names a belief, system, movement, or practice.

1. симво́лика 2. символи́змThe 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.

Russian 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
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101archetypenoun
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. архети́п 2. образе́ц 3. оригина́лThe wise guide is an archetype in myths from many cultures.
102climaxnoun
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. кульмина́ция 2. разга́рThe climax occurs when the climber must choose whether to turn back.
103confidantnoun
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.

1. доверенный 2. напе́рсник 3. дове́ренное лицо́The princess tells her loyal attendant everything because he is her confidant.
104dilemmanoun
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.

1. диле́мма 2. дилеммаThe character faces a dilemma when honesty may hurt her friend.
105dynamicadjective
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.

1. изме́нчивый 2. динамичныйThe selfish prince is a dynamic character who learns generosity.
106expositionnoun
Study

Field: Grade 6 language and literature word

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

1. вы́ставка 2. экспози́цияThe exposition explains why the family moved to the island.
107flashbacknoun
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.

1. флэшбэ́к 2. ретроспекти́ва 3. обра́тный кадрA flashback reveals how the two rivals first met.
108resolutionnoun
Study

Field: Grade 6 language and literature word

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

ана́лизIn the resolution, the neighbors rebuild the damaged garden together.
109staticadjective
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.

стати́чныйThe stubborn mayor is a static character who ignores every warning.
110suspensenoun
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.

1. напряже́ние 2. напряжённое ожида́ние 3. саспе́нсThe ticking clock creates suspense during the rescue scene.
111antithesisnoun
Study

Field: Grade 6 language and literature word

Word study: Prefix focus: anti- means against or opposed to.

1. антите́за 2. антите́зис 3. противополо́жностьThe speech presents courage as the antithesis of surrender.
112hyperbolenoun
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.

1. гипе́рбола 2. преувеличе́ние“I waited a thousand years” is hyperbole, not a literal claim.
113onomatopoeianoun
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.

1. звукоподража́ние 2. ономатопе́я“Buzz” is onomatopoeia because it sounds like the noise of a bee.
114oxymoronnoun
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.

1. окси́морон 2. оксю́морон“Deafening silence” is an oxymoron.
115paradoxnoun
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.

парадокс“Less is more” is a paradox about the power of simplicity.
116punnoun
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.

1. каламбу́р 2. игра́ словThe bakery sign's bread joke is a pun.
117satirenoun
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.

1. сати́ра 2. сатираThe play uses satire to expose the mayor's vanity.
118comparisonnoun
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.

1. сравне́ние 2. сравнениеThe essay makes a comparison between two creation myths.
119understatementnoun
Study

Field: Grade 6 language and literature word

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

преуменьше́ниеCalling a hurricane “a little wind” is an understatement.
120wordplaynoun
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.

игра словThe riddle depends on wordplay involving “sole” and “soul.”
121chronologicaladjective
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.

хронологическийThe biography presents the inventor's life in chronological order.
122digressionnoun
Study

Field: Grade 6 language and literature word

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

1. отступле́ние 2. отклоне́ниеThe paragraph about lunch is a digression from the essay's argument.
123excerptnoun
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. отры́вок 2. вы́держкаWe read an excerpt from the explorer's journal.
124pacenoun
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. задава́ть темп 2. шагShort sentences quicken the pace of the chase scene.
125analogousadjective
Study

Field: Grade 6 language and literature word

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

1. аналоги́чный 2. подо́бный 3. схо́дныйThe 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

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126subplotnoun
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.

кладкаA subplot follows the cook's attempt to solve the same mystery.
127transitionnoun
Study

Field: Grade 6 language and literature word

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

перехо́дThe transition “in contrast” signals that the next idea will differ.
128turning pointnoun
Study

Field: Grade 6 language and literature word

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

1. поворо́тный моме́нт 2. поворо́тный пункт 3. перело́мный моме́нтFinding the hidden letter is the turning point of the mystery.
129unitynoun
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.

1. еди́нство 2. едине́ние 3. сплочённостьRepeated images of water give the poem unity.
130viewpointnoun
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.

ракурсThe novel shows the conflict from each sibling's viewpoint.
131annotateverb
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.

аннотироватьReaders annotate the article by marking claims and unfamiliar terms.
132captionnoun
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.

1. заста́вка 2. на́дписьThe caption identifies the people in the historical photograph.
133headingnoun
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.

1. заголо́вок 2. загла́вие 3. ру́брикаThe heading tells readers that the next section concerns migration.
134indexnoun
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.

1. указа́тель 2. и́ндексUse the index to locate every page that discusses volcanoes.
135sidebarnoun
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.

боковая панельThe sidebar explains how the photographer captured the image.
136subheadingnoun
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.

подзаголо́вокA subheading introduces the paragraph about renewable energy.
137text featurenoun
Study

Field: Grade 6 language and literature word

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

текстовая функцияA timeline is a text feature that shows events in order.
138thesisnoun
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. те́зис 2. положе́ниеThe essay's thesis argues that the wetland should be protected.
139topic sentencenoun
Study

Field: Grade 6 language and literature word

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

тематическое предложениеThe topic sentence announces that bees support many food crops.
140visualizeverb
Study

Field: Grade 6 language and literature word

Word study: Suffix focus: -ize commonly forms a verb meaning to make, become, or apply.

воображатьSensory details help readers visualize the crowded harbor.
141cohesionnoun
Study

Field: Grade 6 language and literature word

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

сраста́ниеPronouns and transitions give the paragraph cohesion.
142concisionnoun
Study

Field: Grade 6 language and literature word

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

краткостьRemoving repeated phrases improved the report's concision.
143draftnoun
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.

чернови́кHer first draft contains strong ideas but needs clearer organization.
144editverb
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. изменя́ть 2. редакти́ровать 3. пра́витьPartners edit each other's explanations for clarity.
145fluencynoun
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.

свобо́дное владе́ниеDaily practice improved his reading fluency.
146reviseverb
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. повтори́ть 2. повторя́тьWriters revise the introduction after receiving feedback.
147stylenoun
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. стиль 2. мане́раThe author's style combines short dialogue with vivid description.
148narrative voicenoun
Study

Field: Grade 6 language and literature word

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

повествовательный голосThe playful narrative voice makes the serious topic approachable.
149word choicenoun
Study

Field: Grade 6 language and literature word

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

выбор словаPrecise word choice helps readers picture the rough coastline.
150workshopnoun
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. цех 2. ателье́ 3. мастерска́яDuring 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

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151clausenoun
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.

предложе́ниеThe sentence begins with a dependent clause.
152complex sentencenoun
Study

Field: Grade 6 language and literature word

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

сло́жное предложе́ние“Although rain fell, we continued” is a complex sentence.
153conditionaladjective
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.

усло́вныйThe conditional sentence explains what will happen if the temperature falls.
154modifiernoun
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.

определе́ниеThe modifier “ancient” tells readers more about the temple.
155parallelismnoun
Study

Field: Grade 6 language and literature word

Word study: Suffix focus: -ism often names a belief, system, movement, or practice.

параллелизмThe speech uses parallelism in “to learn, to serve, and to lead.”
156phrasenoun
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. словосочета́ние 2. оборо́т ре́чи 3. фра́за“Across the bridge” is a prepositional phrase.
157predicatenoun
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. сказу́емое 2. предика́т 3. сказуемоеIn “The river flooded,” “flooded” is the predicate.
158pronoun antecedentnoun
Study

Field: Grade 6 language and literature word

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

местоимение антецедентIn “Lena found her keys,” “Lena” is the pronoun antecedent of “her.”
159sentence fragmentnoun
Study

Field: Grade 6 language and literature word

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

фрагмент предложения“After the final bell” is a sentence fragment.
160verb tensenoun
Study

Field: Grade 6 language and literature word

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

время глаголаThe writer keeps the verb tense in the past throughout the narrative.
161alienateverb
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.

1. отврати́ть 2. отвраща́ть 3. отдали́тьMocking a teammate can alienate the rest of the group.
162apprehensiveadjective
Study

Field: Grade 6 language and literature word

Word study: Suffix focus: -ive commonly forms an adjective meaning having a quality or tendency.

1. боязли́вый 2. встрево́женный 3. насторо́женныйNora felt apprehensive before speaking to the large audience.
163composurenoun
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. вы́держка 2. самооблада́ние 3. споко́йствиеThe goalkeeper kept her composure after the opposing team scored.
164conscientiousadjective
Study

Field: Grade 6 language and literature word

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

1. добросо́вестный 2. созна́тельный 3. че́стныйThe conscientious volunteer checked every name on the list.
165perspective-takingnoun
Study

Field: Grade 6 language and literature word

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

перспективаPerspective-taking helped the two friends recognize why each felt hurt.
166impulsiveadjective
Study

Field: Grade 6 language and literature word

Word study: Suffix focus: -ive commonly forms an adjective meaning having a quality or tendency.

импульси́вныйHis impulsive decision to jump from the boat created danger.
167probitynoun
Study

Field: Grade 6 language and literature word

Word study: Suffix focus: -ity commonly forms a noun naming a quality, state, or condition.

честностьThe treasurer's probity earned the community's trust.
168resilientadjective
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. ги́бкий 2. эласти́чный 3. упру́гийThe resilient community rebuilt homes after the storm.
169self-reliantadjective
Study

Field: Grade 6 language and literature word

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

1. уве́ренный в свой 2. свои́х сила 3. си́лахThe self-reliant camper knew how to cook and repair a torn tent.
170vulnerableadjective
Study

Field: Grade 6 language and literature word

Word study: Suffix focus: -able means capable of, suitable for, or worthy of an action.

1. уязви́мый 2. рани́мыйYoung turtles are vulnerable to predators on the beach.
171allegiancenoun
Study

Field: Grade 6 language and literature word

Word study: Suffix focus: -ance commonly forms a noun naming an action, quality, or state.

1. ве́рность 2. пре́данностьThe knight promised allegiance to the new queen.
172boycottverb
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.

1. бойкоти́ровать 2. бойкотироватьResidents may boycott the store until it changes its unfair policy.
173campaignnoun
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. кампа́ния 2. похо́д 3. кампанияThe recycling campaign reduced waste at the stadium.
174civicadjective
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.

гражда́нскийVoting is one form of civic participation.
175constituentnoun
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.

избира́тельEach 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.

Russian 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

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176representative democracynoun
Study

Field: Grade 6 language and literature word

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

представи́тельная демокра́тияIn a representative democracy, voters can replace lawmakers at an election.
177dissentnoun
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.

1. несогла́сие 2. инакомы́слиеThe judge wrote a dissent explaining why she opposed the ruling.
178legislationnoun
Study

Field: Grade 6 language and literature word

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

зако́нThe new legislation requires safer drinking water.
179petitionnoun
Study

Field: Grade 6 language and literature word

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

1. пети́ция 2. хода́тайство 3. проше́ниеThe petition asked the town to preserve the old theater.
180referendumnoun
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.

1. рефере́ндум 2. референдумThe tax plan will be decided by referendum.
181amendverb
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. улучша́ть 2. соверше́нствовать 3. исправля́тьLawmakers voted to amend the bill before the final vote.
182cabinetnoun
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.

кабине́тThe president met with the cabinet to discuss the emergency.
183coalitionnoun
Study

Field: Grade 6 language and literature word

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

1. коали́ция 2. коалицияSeveral parties formed a coalition to pass the reform.
184delegatenoun
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.

1. делега́т 2. делега́тка 3. представи́тельEach school sent a delegate to the youth council.
185nationaladjective
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. национа́льный 2. наро́дный 3. госуда́рственныйThe national government manages relations with other countries.
186jurisdictionnoun
Study

Field: Grade 6 language and literature word

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

юрисди́кцияThe city court has jurisdiction over local traffic cases.
187local governancenoun
Study

Field: Grade 6 language and literature word

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

местное самоуправлениеLocal governance determines how neighborhood parks are maintained.
188regulationnoun
Study

Field: Grade 6 language and literature word

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

1. уста́в 2. пра́вило 3. регла́ментThe safety regulation requires workers to wear helmets.
189representativenoun
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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.

1. представи́тель 2. представи́тельница 3. делега́тOur representative presented the neighborhood's concerns at the meeting.
190sovereigntynoun
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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. суверените́т 2. суверенитетThe treaty recognized the island nation's sovereignty.
191commoditynoun
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Field: Grade 6 language and literature word

Word study: Suffix focus: -ity commonly forms a noun naming a quality, state, or condition.

1. това́р 2. бла́го 3. добро́Coffee is an important commodity in global trade.
192purchasernoun
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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.

1. покупа́тель 2. покупа́тельницаThe purchaser checked the bicycle before completing the sale.
193market demandnoun
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Field: Grade 6 language and literature word

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

рыночный спросMarket demand for umbrellas rose during the rainy month.
194innovatornoun
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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.

нова́торThe innovator designed a low-cost filter for remote villages.
195earningsnoun
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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.

1. за́работок 2. дохо́д 3. при́быльShe saved part of her weekly earnings for a new laptop.
196inflationnoun
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Field: Grade 6 language and literature word

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

1. инфля́ция 2. инфляцияInflation made the same basket of groceries more expensive.
197workforcenoun
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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.

1. рабо́чая си́ла 2. трудовы́е ресу́рсы 3. штатThe factory expanded its workforce when orders increased.
198resource shortagenoun
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Word study: Term structure: resource + shortage. Study the complete expression as one field-specific unit.

нехватка ресурсовThe resource shortage forced hospitals to share oxygen tanks.
199inventorynoun
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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.

1. инвента́рь 2. запа́сы 3. запасThe manager counted the inventory before ordering more paper.
200tariffnoun
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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. по́шлина 2. тари́фThe 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

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201borderlandnoun
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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. окра́ина 2. пограни́чьеThe borderland blended languages and traditions from both nations.
202cartographynoun
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Field: Grade 6 civics and social studies word

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

1. картогра́фия 2. картографияModern cartography uses satellite images to show changing coastlines.
203hemispherenoun
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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. полуша́рие 2. гемисфе́ра 3. полушариеAustralia lies mainly in the Southern Hemisphere.
204latitudenoun
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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. широта́ 2. широтаPlaces at high latitude often have cold winters.
205longitudenoun
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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. долгота́ 2. долготаSailors use longitude with latitude to locate a position.
206metropolitanadjective
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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.

1. городско́й 2. метрополитенский 3. столи́чныйThe metropolitan rail system connects downtown with nearby suburbs.
207regionnoun
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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. край 2. о́бластьHeavy rainfall is common throughout the coastal region.
208topographynoun
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Field: Grade 6 civics and social studies word

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

1. топогра́фия 2. релье́фThe steep topography made road construction difficult.
209tributarynoun
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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.

1. прито́к 2. притокThe creek is a tributary of the main river.
210watershednoun
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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.

1. водоразде́л 2. водоразделPollution anywhere in the watershed can reach the reservoir.
211artifactnoun
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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. артефа́кт 2. артефактThe clay bowl is an artifact from the ancient settlement.
212chroniclenoun
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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. ле́топись 2. хро́никаThe monk's chronicle describes several years of drought.
213civilizationnoun
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Field: Grade 6 civics and social studies word

Word study: Suffix focus: -ization forms a noun for a process of making or becoming.

1. цивилиза́ция 2. культу́раThe river supported a civilization of farmers and traders.
214dynastynoun
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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. дина́стия 2. династияThe dynasty governed the kingdom for nearly two centuries.
215empirenoun
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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.

импе́рияRoads helped the empire move soldiers and messages quickly.
216legacynoun
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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.

насле́дствоThe scientist's legacy includes both discoveries and trained students.
217oral historynoun
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Field: Grade 6 civics and social studies word

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

у́стная исто́рияThe museum preserves oral history from former factory workers.
218primary sourcenoun
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Field: Grade 6 civics and social studies word

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

первоисто́чникA soldier's letter is a primary source about the battle.
219secondary sourcenoun
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Word study: Term structure: secondary + source. Study the complete expression as one field-specific unit.

вторичный источникA modern textbook is a secondary source about the revolution.
220societynoun
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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.

1. о́бщество 2. со́циум 3. обществоTrade shaped the society that developed around the harbor.
221annexverb
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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.

1. аннекси́ровать 2. присоединя́ть 3. присоедини́тьThe city voted to annex the land beside the highway.
222colonialadjective
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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.

колониа́льныйThe museum restored a colonial house built by early settlers.
223conquestnoun
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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. покоре́ние 2. преодоле́ниеThe conquest changed the region's government and language.
224diplomacynoun
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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.

1. диплома́тия 2. дипломатияDiplomacy prevented the border dispute from becoming a war.
225displaceverb
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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.

возместитьThe 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

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226imperialismnoun
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Field: Grade 6 civics and social studies word

Word study: Suffix focus: -ism often names a belief, system, movement, or practice.

1. империали́зм 2. империализмImperialism allowed powerful states to seize distant resources.
227indigenousadjective
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Field: Grade 6 civics and social studies word

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

1. коренно́й 2. абориге́нный 3. ме́стныйThe exhibit honors indigenous knowledge of local plants.
228reformnoun
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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. рефо́рма 2. преобразова́ние 3. реформаThe education reform provided books to rural schools.
229resistancenoun
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Field: Grade 6 civics and social studies word

Word study: Suffix focus: -ance commonly forms a noun naming an action, quality, or state.

1. сопротивле́ние 2. сопротивлениеLocal resistance delayed the invading army.
230urbanizationnoun
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Field: Grade 6 civics and social studies word

Word study: Suffix focus: -ization forms a noun for a process of making or becoming.

1. урбаниза́ция 2. урбанизацияRapid urbanization created a need for more housing and transit.
231inherited traitnoun
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Field: Grade 6 civics and social studies word

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

унаследованная чертаEye color is an inherited trait in humans.
232biodiversitynoun
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Field: Grade 6 civics and social studies word

Word study: Suffix focus: -ity commonly forms a noun naming a quality, state, or condition.

1. биоразнообра́зие 2. биоразнообразиеThe rainforest supports extraordinary biodiversity.
233bioticadjective
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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.

биотическийPlants, animals, and fungi are biotic factors in a forest.
234carrying capacitynoun
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Field: Grade 6 civics and social studies word

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

подъёмная силаA drought can lower the carrying capacity of a grassland.
235biological communitynoun
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Field: Grade 6 civics and social studies word

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

биологическое сообществоThe biological community of a pond includes fish, algae, insects, and frogs.
236interspecific competitionnoun
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Field: Grade 6 civics and social studies word

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

межвидовая конкуренцияInterspecific competition occurs when weeds and crops seek the same sunlight.
237ecologicaladjective
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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.

1. экологи́ческий 2. экологическийThe oil spill caused serious ecological damage along the coast.
238nichenoun
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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. ни́ша 2. нишаA bee's niche includes pollinating flowers while gathering nectar.
239population densitynoun
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Field: Grade 6 civics and social studies word

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

пло́тность населе́нияThe city's population density is greater downtown than in the suburbs.
240symbiosisnoun
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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.

1. симбио́з 2. симбиозThe partnership between coral and algae is a form of symbiosis.
241cellularadjective
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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. кле́точный 2. клеточныйThe microscope revealed damage at the cellular level.
242chromosomenoun
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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.

1. хромосо́ма 2. хромосомаEach chromosome contains many genes.
243diffusionnoun
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Field: Grade 6 civics and social studies word

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

1. диффу́зия 2. диффузияThe scent spread through the room by diffusion.
244enzymenoun
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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.

1. ферме́нт 2. энзи́м 3. энзимA digestive enzyme helps break food into smaller molecules.
245hereditynoun
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Field: Grade 6 civics and social studies word

Word study: Suffix focus: -ity commonly forms a noun naming a quality, state, or condition.

насле́дственностьHeredity explains why young plants may resemble their parents.
246membranenoun
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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.

1. мембра́на 2. мембранаThe cell membrane controls what enters and leaves the cell.
247metabolismnoun
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Field: Grade 6 civics and social studies word

Word study: Suffix focus: -ism often names a belief, system, movement, or practice.

1. метаболи́зм 2. обме́н веще́ств 3. метаболизмExercise causes the body's metabolism to use energy more quickly.
248organellenoun
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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.

1. органе́лла 2. органо́идA mitochondrion is an organelle that helps release energy.
249life-formnoun
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Field: Grade 6 civics and social studies word

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

форма жизниThe probe searches for any microbial life-form beneath the ice.
250carbon fixationnoun
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Field: Grade 6 civics and social studies word

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

фотосинтезPlants 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.

Russian 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

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251habitat protectionnoun
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Field: Grade 6 civics and social studies word

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

защита среды обитанияHabitat protection helped the sea turtles return to the beach.
252deforestationnoun
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Field: Grade 6 civics and social studies word

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

1. обезле́сение 2. вы́рубка лес 3. ле́саDeforestation can destroy habitats and increase soil erosion.
253ecosystem servicenoun
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Field: Grade 6 civics and social studies word

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

экосистемная услугаPollination is an ecosystem service provided by insects.
254emissionnoun
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Field: Grade 6 civics and social studies word

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

1. излуче́ние 2. выбросThe factory installed filters to reduce each harmful emission.
255invasiveadjective
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Field: Grade 6 civics and social studies word

Word study: Suffix focus: -ive commonly forms an adjective meaning having a quality or tendency.

инвазивныйThe invasive vine covered trees and blocked sunlight.
256finite resourcenoun
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Field: Grade 6 civics and social studies word

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

ограниченный ресурсPetroleum is a finite resource that forms extremely slowly.
257pollutantnoun
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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. загрязнять 2. загрязня́ющее вещество́ 3. загрязни́тельMercury is a pollutant that can accumulate in fish.
258regenerativeadjective
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Field: Grade 6 civics and social studies word

Word study: Suffix focus: -ive commonly forms an adjective meaning having a quality or tendency.

регенеративныйRegenerative farming practices rebuild soil instead of exhausting it.
259sustainabilitynoun
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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.

усто́йчивостьThe farm improved sustainability by rebuilding the soil.
260watershed managementnoun
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Field: Grade 6 civics and social studies word

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

управление водоразделомWatershed management reduced erosion near the reservoir.
261continental driftnoun
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Field: Grade 6 civics and social studies word

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

дрейф материко́вContinental drift explains why matching fossils occur on distant shores.
262lithospherenoun
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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.

литосфе́раThe lithosphere is divided into moving tectonic plates.
263abrasionnoun
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Field: Grade 6 civics and social studies word

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

1. истира́ние 2. тре́ниеWindblown sand causes abrasion on exposed rock.
264rupturenoun
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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.

разры́вThe earthquake began with a rupture deep beneath the valley.
265geologicadjective
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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.

геологи́ческийFossils reveal changes across geologic time.
266mantlenoun
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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.

ма́нтияSlow movement in the mantle helps drive plate motion.
267crystalline solidnoun
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Field: Grade 6 civics and social studies word

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

кристаллическое твердое веществоSalt is a crystalline solid with cube-shaped crystals.
268plate tectonicsnoun
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Field: Grade 6 civics and social studies word

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

текто́ника плитPlate tectonics explains many earthquakes and volcanoes.
269depositionnoun
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Field: Grade 6 civics and social studies word

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

1. отложе́ние 2. осажде́ниеRiver deposition formed a sandbar near the bend.
270chemical weatheringnoun
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Field: Grade 6 civics and social studies word

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

химическое выветриваниеAcidic water causes chemical weathering in limestone.
271air massnoun
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Field: Grade 6 civics and social studies word

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

масса воздухаA cold air mass moved south across the plains.
272barometernoun
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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. баро́метр 2. барометрThe falling barometer warned sailors of an approaching storm.
273cloud formationnoun
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Field: Grade 6 civics and social studies word

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

образование облаковCloud formation begins when rising air cools.
274convectionnoun
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Field: Grade 6 civics and social studies word

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

конве́кцияConvection carries warm air upward and cool air downward.
275boundarynoun
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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. грани́ца 2. межа́ 3. границыStorms 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

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276moisture contentnoun
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Field: Grade 6 civics and social studies word

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

содержание влагиThe air's moisture content increased before the rain.
277rainfallnoun
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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. коли́чество осадки 2. дождь 3. оса́дкиAnnual rainfall is much lower in the desert.
278pressure systemnoun
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Word study: Term structure: pressure + system. Study the complete expression as one field-specific unit.

система давленияA low-pressure system often brings clouds and rain.
279water cyclenoun
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Field: Grade 6 civics and social studies word

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

1. гидрологи́ческий цикл 2. круговоро́т воды́ в приро́деThe water cycle includes evaporation, condensation, and precipitation.
280weather forecastnoun
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Field: Grade 6 civics and social studies word

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

1. прогно́з пого́ды 2. прогноз погодыThe weather forecast calls for snow after midnight.
281asteroidnoun
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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.

1. астеро́ид 2. ма́лая плане́та 3. астероидThe probe photographed an asteroid between Mars and Jupiter.
282cosmicadjective
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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.

1. косми́ческий 2. космическийThe detector measures cosmic radiation from space.
283eclipsenoun
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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.

1. затме́ние 2. затмениеDuring a solar eclipse, the moon passes between Earth and the sun.
284galaxynoun
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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. гала́ктика 2. галактикаOur solar system lies within the Milky Way galaxy.
285gravitationaladjective
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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.

1. гравитацио́нный 2. гравитационныйThe moon's gravitational pull contributes to ocean tides.
286light-yearnoun
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Word study: Term structure: light + year. Study the complete expression as one field-specific unit.

световой годA light-year is a distance of nearly 9.5 trillion kilometers.
287lunaradjective
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Word study: Base-form focus: lunar is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.

1. лу́нный 2. лунныйA lunar eclipse occurs when Earth blocks sunlight from reaching the moon.
288orbitnoun
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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. орби́та 2. орбитаThe satellite completes one orbit every ninety minutes.
289rotationnoun
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Field: Grade 6 civics and social studies word

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

враще́ниеEarth's rotation causes day and night.
290solar systemnoun
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Word study: Term structure: solar + system. Study the complete expression as one field-specific unit.

1. со́лнечная систе́ма 2. солнечная системаEight planets travel through our solar system.
291accelerationnoun
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Word study: Suffix focus: -ation commonly forms a noun naming an action, process, or result.

1. ускоре́ние 2. ускорениеThe bicycle's acceleration increased as the rider pedaled harder.
292air resistancenoun
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Word study: Term structure: air + resistance. Study the complete expression as one field-specific unit.

сопротивле́ние во́здухаAir resistance becomes stronger as the cyclist speeds up.
293inertianoun
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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. ине́рция 2. инерцияBecause of inertia, passengers move forward when a bus stops suddenly.
294momentumnoun
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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. и́мпульс 2. коли́чество движе́ния 3. дви́жущая си́лаThe heavy cart had enough momentum to roll up the small hill.
295net forcenoun
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Word study: Term structure: net + force. Study the complete expression as one field-specific unit.

чистая силаA zero net force means the object's motion will not change.
296potential energynoun
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Word study: Term structure: potential + energy. Study the complete expression as one field-specific unit.

потенциа́льная эне́ргияThe raised weight has potential energy.
297unit ratenoun
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Word study: Term structure: unit + rate. Study the complete expression as one field-specific unit.

ставка за единицуThe train's unit rate was ninety kilometers per hour.
298velocitynoun
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Field: Grade 6 civics and social studies word

Word study: Suffix focus: -ity commonly forms a noun naming a quality, state, or condition.

1. ско́рость 2. быстрота́The boat's velocity changed when it turned east.
299energy transfernoun
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Word study: Term structure: energy + transfer. Study the complete expression as one field-specific unit.

передача энергииHeating the pan causes energy transfer from the stove.
300mechanical advantagenoun
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Word study: Term structure: mechanical + advantage. Study the complete expression as one field-specific unit.

механическое преимуществоA 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

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301subatomic particlenoun
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Field: Grade 6 science and mathematics word

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

субатомная части́цаAn electron is a negatively charged subatomic particle.
302chemical compoundnoun
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Word study: Term structure: chemical + compound. Study the complete expression as one field-specific unit.

1. хими́ческое соедине́ние 2. сло́жное вещество́Water is a chemical compound made of hydrogen and oxygen.
303concentrationnoun
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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.

1. концентра́ция 2. концентрацияEvaporation increased the salt concentration in the remaining water.
304chemical elementnoun
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Word study: Term structure: chemical + element. Study the complete expression as one field-specific unit.

1. хими́ческий элеме́нт 2. химический элементGold is a chemical element represented by the symbol Au.
305suspensionnoun
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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.

1. взвесь 2. суспе́нзияMuddy water is a suspension because soil particles eventually sink.
306chemical bondnoun
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Word study: Term structure: chemical + bond. Study the complete expression as one field-specific unit.

химическая связьA chemical bond joins the hydrogen and oxygen atoms in water.
307physical changenoun
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Word study: Term structure: physical + change. Study the complete expression as one field-specific unit.

физическое изменениеMelting ice is a physical change.
308reactantnoun
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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. реаге́нт 2. реакти́вOxygen is a reactant when wood burns.
309homogeneous mixturenoun
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Word study: Term structure: homogeneous + mixture. Study the complete expression as one field-specific unit.

однородная смесьSalt water is a homogeneous mixture when the salt dissolves completely.
310solutenoun
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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.

растворённыйSugar is the solute in sweetened tea.
311constraintnoun
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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.

ограниче́ниеCost was a constraint when the team chose building materials.
312prototypenoun
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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.

1. моде́ль 2. проо́браз 3. прототи́пThe engineers tested a cardboard prototype before using metal.
313iterationnoun
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Word study: Suffix focus: -ation commonly forms a noun naming an action, process, or result.

итера́цияEach iteration of the bridge held more weight.
314mechanismnoun
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Word study: Suffix focus: -ism often names a belief, system, movement, or practice.

1. механи́зм 2. механизмA spring mechanism closes the door automatically.
315optimizeverb
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Word study: Suffix focus: -ize commonly forms a verb meaning to make, become, or apply.

оптимизи́роватьThe team will optimize the blade angle to capture more wind.
316specificationnoun
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Word study: Suffix focus: -ation commonly forms a noun naming an action, process, or result.

специфика́цияThe ramp must meet the safety specification for maximum slope.
317integrated systemnoun
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Word study: Term structure: integrated + system. Study the complete expression as one field-specific unit.

интегрированная системаThe greenhouse uses an integrated system for heating, watering, and ventilation.
318technologynoun
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Word study: Root and suffix focus: -logy means the study of a subject.

1. те́хника 2. технологияSolar technology converts sunlight into useful electricity.
319trade-offnoun
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Field: Grade 6 science and mathematics word

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

компроми́ссUsing stronger metal created a trade-off between strength and cost.
320troubleshootverb
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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.

изучатьThe technician will troubleshoot the circuit one connection at a time.
321coefficientnoun
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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.

1. коэффицие́нт 2. фа́кторIn 5x, the number 5 is the coefficient.
322coordinate planenoun
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Word study: Term structure: coordinate + plane. Study the complete expression as one field-specific unit.

координатная плоскостьPlot the point at (3, 2) on the coordinate plane.
323multiplicative inversenoun
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Word study: Term structure: multiplicative + inverse. Study the complete expression as one field-specific unit.

мультипликативный обратныйOne-fourth is the multiplicative inverse of four.
324distributive propertynoun
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Word study: Term structure: distributive + property. Study the complete expression as one field-specific unit.

распределительное свойствоThe distributive property changes 3(4 + 2) into 12 + 6.
325algebraic equationnoun
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Word study: Term structure: algebraic + equation. Study the complete expression as one field-specific unit.

алгебраи́ческое уравне́ниеThe 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.

Russian 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.

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326algebraic expressionnoun
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Field: Grade 6 science and mathematics word

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

алгебраическое выражениеThe algebraic expression 2n + 3 does not contain an equals sign.
327inequalitynoun
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Field: Grade 6 science and mathematics word

Word study: Suffix focus: -ity commonly forms a noun naming a quality, state, or condition.

нера́венствоThe inequality x > 7 represents all numbers greater than seven.
328dividendnoun
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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.

1. дели́мое 2. делимоеIn 20 ÷ 4, twenty is the dividend.
329ordered pairnoun
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Word study: Term structure: ordered + pair. Study the complete expression as one field-specific unit.

1. па́ра 2. упоря́доченная па́раThe ordered pair (2, 5) names one point on the graph.
330variable expressionnoun
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Word study: Term structure: variable + expression. Study the complete expression as one field-specific unit.

выражение переменнойThe variable expression 4m represents four times a number.
331absolute valuenoun
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Field: Grade 6 science and mathematics word

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

1. абсолю́тная величина́ 2. мо́дульThe absolute value of negative six is six.
332composite numbernoun
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Word study: Term structure: composite + number. Study the complete expression as one field-specific unit.

составное числоTwelve is a composite number because it has several factor pairs.
333integernoun
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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.

1. це́лое число́ 2. це́лоеNegative three is an integer.
334least common multiplenoun
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Word study: Term structure: least + common + multiple. Study the complete expression as one field-specific unit.

1. наиме́ньшее о́бщее кра́тное 2. НОКTwelve is the least common multiple of three and four.
335arithmetic averagenoun
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Word study: Term structure: arithmetic + average. Study the complete expression as one field-specific unit.

среднее арифметическоеThe arithmetic average of 4, 6, and 8 is 6.
336quartilenoun
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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.

квартильThe lower quartile marks the point below which one-fourth of the data fall.
337frequency distributionnoun
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Word study: Term structure: frequency + distribution. Study the complete expression as one field-specific unit.

частотное распределениеThe frequency distribution shows that most journeys lasted ten to fifteen minutes.
338prime numbernoun
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Word study: Term structure: prime + number. Study the complete expression as one field-specific unit.

1. просто́е число́ 2. простое числоThirteen is a prime number.
339data spreadnoun
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Word study: Term structure: data + spread. Study the complete expression as one field-specific unit.

распространение данныхThe data spread is small because all measurements are close together.
340statisticaladjective
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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.

1. статисти́ческий 2. статистическийThe survey revealed a statistical pattern in commuting times.
341antibodynoun
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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.

1. антите́ло 2. антителоEach antibody can attach to a particular target on a pathogen.
342circulatoryadjective
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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.

кровообращенияThe circulatory system delivers oxygen throughout the body.
343diagnosisnoun
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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.

1. диа́гноз 2. диагно́стикаThe doctor confirmed the diagnosis after reviewing the test results.
344immune responsenoun
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Word study: Term structure: immune + response. Study the complete expression as one field-specific unit.

иммунный отве́тThe immune response produces cells that attack the virus.
345micronutrientnoun
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Word study: Prefix focus: micro- means small.

микроэлементIron is a micronutrient needed to carry oxygen in the blood.
346pathogennoun
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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.

патоге́нWashing hands helps prevent a pathogen from spreading.
347respiratoryadjective
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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.

1. дыха́тельный 2. респирато́рныйSmoke can irritate the respiratory system.
348transmissionnoun
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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.

1. коро́бка переда́ч 2. коро́бка переключе́ния переда́ч 3. трансми́ссияClean water systems reduce the transmission of several diseases.
349immunizationnoun
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Field: Grade 6 science and mathematics word

Word study: Suffix focus: -ization forms a noun for a process of making or becoming.

1. иммуниза́ция 2. иммунизацияThe clinic provides immunization against several childhood illnesses.
350wellnessnoun
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Field: Grade 6 science and mathematics word

Word study: Suffix focus: -ness forms a noun naming a quality or state.

здравствованиеRegular movement and sufficient sleep support overall wellness.

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351balanced dietnoun
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Field: Grade 6 science and mathematics word

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

сбалансированная диетаA balanced diet includes varied sources of protein, fiber, vitamins, and minerals.
352dehydrationnoun
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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.

дегидрата́цияThe runner stopped to prevent dehydration in the intense heat.
353digestive processnoun
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Field: Grade 6 science and mathematics word

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

пищеварительный процессChewing is the first step in the digestive process.
354endurancenoun
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Field: Grade 6 science and mathematics word

Word study: Suffix focus: -ance commonly forms a noun naming an action, quality, or state.

1. выно́сливость 2. сто́йкостьSwimming regularly improved her endurance.
355flexibilitynoun
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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.

1. ги́бкость 2. гибкостьGentle stretching can improve flexibility.
356mental healthnoun
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Field: Grade 6 science and mathematics word

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

1. душе́вное здоро́вье 2. психи́ческое здоро́вьеRest and supportive relationships can protect mental health.
357posturenoun
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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. по́за 2. оса́нкаGood posture keeps the screen near eye level and the shoulders relaxed.
358reflexnoun
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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. рефле́кс 2. рефлексPulling a hand from a hot surface is a protective reflex.
359stress responsenoun
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Word study: Term structure: stress + response. Study the complete expression as one field-specific unit.

реакция на стрессSlow breathing can calm the stress response before a speech.
360warning signnoun
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Word study: Term structure: warning + sign. Study the complete expression as one field-specific unit.

предупреждающий знакA persistent cough can be a warning sign of respiratory illness.
361algorithmnoun
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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.

1. алгори́тм 2. алгоритмThe search engine uses an algorithm to rank results.
362archivenoun
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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.

1. архи́в 2. архивThe digital archive contains scanned newspapers from the last century.
363cybersecuritynoun
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Field: Grade 6 science and mathematics word

Word study: Suffix focus: -ity commonly forms a noun naming a quality, state, or condition.

1. кибербезопа́сность 2. кибербе́зStrong passwords are one part of good cybersecurity.
364databasenoun
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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.

1. ба́за да́нных 2. база данныхThe library database lets readers find books by subject.
365encryptionnoun
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Field: Grade 6 science and mathematics word

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

1. шифро́вка 2. шифрова́ниеThe messaging service uses encryption to protect private conversations.
366interfacenoun
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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.

интерфе́йсThe app's interface uses clear labels and large buttons.
367metadatanoun
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Word study: Base-form focus: metadata is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.

метада́нныеA photograph's metadata may include its date and file size.
368networknoun
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Word study: Base-form focus: network is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.

сетьThe school network links classroom computers to shared printers.
369privacynoun
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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. пра́йвеси 2. прива́тностьCheck the privacy settings before sharing a photograph.
370softwarenoun
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Word study: Base-form focus: software is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.

1. програ́ммное обеспече́ние 2. софтве́р 3. со́фтверThe designer updated the software to fix a security problem.
371attributionnoun
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Word study: Suffix focus: -tion commonly forms a noun naming an action, process, or result.

истокThe image requires attribution to its photographer.
372copyrightnoun
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Word study: Base-form focus: copyright is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.

1. а́вторское пра́во 2. авторское правоCopyright prevents others from republishing the novel without permission.
373digital footprintnoun
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Word study: Term structure: digital + footprint. Study the complete expression as one field-specific unit.

1. цифрово́й след 2. цифрово́й отпеча́токA thoughtful user considers how each post affects a digital footprint.
374misinformationnoun
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Word study: Suffix focus: -ation commonly forms a noun naming an action, process, or result.

дезинформацияThe correction stopped the misinformation from spreading further.
375plagiarismnoun
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Word study: Suffix focus: -ism often names a belief, system, movement, or practice.

1. плагиа́т 2. плагиатCopying a paragraph without credit is plagiarism.

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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.

поисковый запросA specific search query produced more useful results.
377source credibilitynoun
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Word study: Term structure: source + credibility. Study the complete expression as one field-specific unit.

достоверность источникаAuthorship and evidence both affect source credibility.
378sponsored contentnoun
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Word study: Term structure: sponsored + content. Study the complete expression as one field-specific unit.

спонсируемый контентThe label identified the article as sponsored content.
379user agreementnoun
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Word study: Term structure: user + agreement. Study the complete expression as one field-specific unit.

пользовательское соглашениеRead 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.

1. верифика́ция 2. прове́ркаImage 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.

1. хореогра́фия 2. хореографияThe 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.

1. составле́ние 2. соедине́ниеThe 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.

пере́дний пла́нA 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.

1. гармо́ния 2. созву́чиеThe 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.

отте́нокThe artist mixed blue and green to create a turquoise hue.
386mediumnoun
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Word study: Base-form focus: medium is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.

среда́Clay was the sculptor's chosen medium.
387perspective drawingnoun
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Word study: Term structure: perspective + drawing. Study the complete expression as one field-specific unit.

Перспективный рисунокThe 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.

1. припе́в 2. рефре́н 3. припевEveryone 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.

1. строе́ние 2. структу́ра 3. тексту́раThick brushstrokes give the painting a rough texture.
390timbrenoun
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Word study: Base-form focus: timbre is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.

тембрThe 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.

компетентностьPublic 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.

1. защи́та 2. засту́пничествоHer 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.

1. сотру́дничество 2. коопера́ция 3. совме́стная рабо́таThe 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.

1. компроми́сс 2. компромиссThe 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.

1. довери́тельный 2. конфиденциа́льный 3. та́йныйMedical 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.

эти́ческийResearchers 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.

включе́ниеThe 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.

1. инициати́ва 2. почи́н 3. инициативаThe 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.

взаи́мныйThe 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.

до́лжность управля́ющегоForest 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.

Russian 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.

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401adversitynoun
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Field: Grade 6 precise high-utility word

Word study: Suffix focus: -ity commonly forms a noun naming a quality, state, or condition.

1. беда́ 2. бедствие 3. неприятностьThe neighbors supported one another through adversity.
402aspirationnoun
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Field: Grade 6 precise high-utility word

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

1. стремле́ние 2. наде́жда 3. амби́цияHer aspiration is to design affordable medical equipment.
403autonomynoun
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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. самостоя́тельность 2. автономияThe project gave students autonomy to choose their research question.
404discernverb
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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. различа́ть 2. различи́ть 3. распозна́тьCareful readers discern the difference between evidence and opinion.
405grievancenoun
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Field: Grade 6 precise high-utility word

Word study: Suffix focus: -ance commonly forms a noun naming an action, quality, or state.

жа́лобаWorkers submitted a grievance about the unsafe equipment.
406impartialadjective
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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. беспристра́стный 2. непредвзя́тый 3. непредубеждённыйAn impartial referee applies the same rules to both teams.
407persistencenoun
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Field: Grade 6 precise high-utility word

Word study: Suffix focus: -ence commonly forms a noun naming an action, quality, or state.

1. насто́йчивость 2. упо́рствоSolving the complex proof required persistence.
408reciprocaladjective
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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.

обра́тныйThe neighboring schools formed a reciprocal agreement to share equipment.
409obligationnoun
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Field: Grade 6 precise high-utility word

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

1. долг 2. обя́занностьOwning a pet creates an obligation to provide food and care.
410solidaritynoun
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Field: Grade 6 precise high-utility word

Word study: Suffix focus: -ity commonly forms a noun naming a quality, state, or condition.

1. солида́рность 2. солидарностьThe march expressed solidarity with families displaced by the flood.
411descriptiveadjective
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Field: Grade 6 precise high-utility word

Word study: Suffix focus: -ive commonly forms an adjective meaning having a quality or tendency.

описа́тельныйThe descriptive paragraph helps readers imagine the crowded market.
412expositoryadjective
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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.

пояснительныйThe expository article explains how coral reefs form.
413informativeadjective
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Field: Grade 6 precise high-utility word

Word study: Suffix focus: -ive commonly forms an adjective meaning having a quality or tendency.

информати́вныйThe museum guide was concise and informative.
414persuasiveadjective
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Field: Grade 6 precise high-utility word

Word study: Suffix focus: -ive commonly forms an adjective meaning having a quality or tendency.

убеди́тельныйThe advertisement is persuasive because it combines evidence with emotional appeal.
415reflectiveadjective
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Field: Grade 6 precise high-utility word

Word study: Suffix focus: -ive commonly forms an adjective meaning having a quality or tendency.

отража́тельныйHer reflective journal considers what she learned from the failed trial.
416rhetoricaladjective
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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.

1. ритори́ческий 2. риторическийThe speaker used a rhetorical question to focus attention.
417sensoryadjective
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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.

чувствоSensory details describe the bread's warm scent and crisp crust.
418spatialadjective
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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.

простра́нственныйA floor plan shows the spatial relationship among rooms.
419technicaladjective
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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.

1. техни́ческий 2. техническийThe manual gives a technical explanation of the engine.
420thematicadjective
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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.

темати́ческийThe novel's thematic focus on belonging connects its different episodes.
421acuteadjective
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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. о́стрый 2. то́нкийThe village faced an acute shortage of medicine.
422adhereverb
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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. прикле́иваться 2. прикле́иться 3. прилипа́тьThe label will adhere better to a clean surface.
423ampleadjective
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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. оби́льный 2. доста́точный 3. обши́рныйThe wide shelf provides ample space for the collection.
424aridadjective
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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.

1. сухо́й 2. засу́шливый 3. безво́дныйOnly drought-resistant shrubs survived in the arid valley.
425awenoun
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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. благогове́ние 2. тре́петThe enormous glacier filled the visitors with awe.

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426barrenadjective
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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. беспло́дный 2. я́ловыйAfter years without rain, the field became barren.
427beneficialadjective
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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. благотво́рный 2. поле́зныйRegular sleep is beneficial to memory and concentration.
428boisterousadjective
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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.

1. шу́мный 2. бу́рный 3. бу́йныйThe boisterous crowd celebrated the championship victory.
429capacitynoun
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Field: Grade 6 precise high-utility word

Word study: Suffix focus: -ity commonly forms a noun naming a quality, state, or condition.

производи́тельностьThe theater has a seating capacity of eight hundred.
430commendverb
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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.

хвалитьThe principal will commend the students who organized the food drive.
431compactadjective
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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. компа́ктный 2. пло́тныйThe compact toolkit fits beneath the bicycle seat.
432conspicuousadjective
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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.

очеви́дныйThe bright orange tent was conspicuous against the snow.
433contaminateverb
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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. загрязни́ть 2. загрязня́тьA leaking tank could contaminate the groundwater.
434continuousadjective
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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.

непреры́вныйThe machine produced a continuous hum all night.
435controversynoun
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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. спор 2. диску́ссия 3. разногла́сияThe proposal created controversy among residents.
436cordialadjective
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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.

1. серде́чный 2. душе́вныйDespite their disagreement, the candidates remained cordial.
437cumulativeadjective
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Field: Grade 6 precise high-utility word

Word study: Suffix focus: -ive commonly forms an adjective meaning having a quality or tendency.

1. кумуляти́вный 2. совоку́пныйThe cumulative rainfall for the month reached twenty centimeters.
438delugenoun
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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.

ли́веньThe afternoon deluge flooded several streets.
439depleteverb
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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. очища́ть 2. производи́ть кровопуска́ниеOverfishing can deplete a population faster than it recovers.
440deteriorateverb
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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. ухудша́ть 2. уху́дшитьWithout repairs, the wooden steps will deteriorate.
441discretionnoun
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Field: Grade 6 precise high-utility word

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

прозорли́востьThe guide used discretion and canceled the hike as clouds darkened.
442dominateverb
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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. госпо́дствовать 2. преоблада́ть 3. домини́роватьA tall mountain will dominate the western skyline.
443drasticadjective
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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. интенсивный 2. реши́тельный 3. радикальныйThe drought required drastic limits on water use.
444eligibleadjective
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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.

1. го́дный 2. приго́дный 3. жела́тельныйStudents who complete the course are eligible for the certificate.
445eludeverb
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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.

ускользатьThe rare bird continued to elude the photographers.
446evolveverb
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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.

1. развива́ться 2. разви́тьсяLanguages evolve as speakers create and borrow expressions.
447exploitverb
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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. эксплуати́ровать 2. пользоватьсяDishonest employers may exploit workers who lack legal protection.
448extinctadjective
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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.

вы́мершийThe dodo has been extinct for centuries.
449extractverb
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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. извле́чь 2. извлека́тьThe machine can extract oil from crushed seeds.
450futileadjective
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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. бесполе́зный 2. тще́тный 3. беспло́дныйPushing the locked steel door was futile.

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451formulateverb
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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. формули́ровать 2. сформули́роватьThe council will formulate a plan after reviewing the evidence.
452hazardousadjective
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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.

опасныйWorkers wear protective clothing around hazardous chemicals.
453hoaxnoun
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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.

1. ро́зыгрыш 2. трюк 3. мистифика́цияThe report of a sea monster proved to be a hoax.
454ineptadjective
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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. неспосо́бный 2. неуме́лыйThe inept repair left the faucet leaking worse than before.
455inevitableadjective
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Field: Grade 6 precise high-utility word

Word study: Suffix focus: -able means capable of, suitable for, or worthy of an action.

1. неизбе́жный 2. немину́емый 3. неотврати́мыйSome erosion is inevitable when waves strike an unprotected shore.
456ingeniousadjective
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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.

1. хитроу́мный 2. оригина́льныйHer ingenious trap caught rainwater without harming wildlife.
457innovationnoun
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Field: Grade 6 precise high-utility word

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

1. нововведе́ние 2. иннова́ция 3. но́вшествоThe lightweight battery was an important innovation.
458intimidateverb
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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. запу́гивать 2. запуга́ть 3. испуга́тьThe bully tried to intimidate witnesses into silence.
459jovialadjective
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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. весёлый 2. жовиальныйThe jovial host greeted every guest with a joke.
460knacknoun
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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.

сноровкаTariq has a knack for explaining difficult ideas simply.
461leewaynoun
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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.

относи́тельная свобо́да де́йствийThe teacher gave each group leeway to choose its own topic.
462liberateverb
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Word study: Base-form focus: liberate is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.

1. освобожда́ть 2. освободи́ть 3. вызволя́тьThe rescue team worked to liberate the animal from the net.
463lingerverb
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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.

протя́гиватьThe scent of smoke may linger after the fire is out.
464exactadjective
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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.

то́чныйThe exact meaning of the term depends on its scientific context.
465loatheverb
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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.

1. выносить 2. любить 3. ненави́детьI loathe wasting food that could have been shared.
466makeshiftadjective
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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. вре́менная заме́на 2. вре́менное приспособле́ние 3. вре́менныйThe hikers built a makeshift shelter from branches and a tarp.
467manipulateverb
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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. манипули́ровать 2. возде́йствовать 3. влия́тьThe operator can manipulate the robotic arm with a joystick.
468meageradjective
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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. бе́дный 2. ми́зерный 3. ску́дныйThe meager harvest could not feed the entire village.
469monotonousadjective
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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.

1. моното́нный 2. однообра́зный 3. ску́чныйThe monotonous beep continued at the same pitch for hours.
470omniscientadjective
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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.

1. всезна́ющий 2. всеве́дущийAn omniscient narrator can reveal every character's thoughts.
471onsetnoun
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Word study: Base-form focus: onset is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.

1. ата́ка 2. на́тиск 3. наступле́ниеAt the onset of winter, the lake begins to freeze.
472optimistnoun
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Word study: Suffix focus: -ist often names a person associated with a field, belief, or practice.

1. оптими́ст 2. оптими́сткаThe optimist believed the damaged garden would bloom again.
473painstakingadjective
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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.

1. о́чень осторо́жный 2. аккура́тный 3. кропотли́выйPainstaking restoration revealed the painting's original colors.
474persecuteverb
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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. подверга́ть гонение 2. гоне́ниям 3. пресле́доватьThe law must not permit officials to persecute religious minorities.
475plummetverb
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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. ре́зко 2. па́дать 3. рухнутьTemperatures 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.

Russian 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.

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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.

катего́рияThe broken paddle left the canoeists in a serious predicament.
477prejudicenoun
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Word study: Base-form focus: prejudice is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.

1. предубежде́ние 2. предрассу́докEducation can challenge prejudice by replacing rumors with understanding.
478prominentadjective
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Word study: Base-form focus: prominent is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.

1. ви́дный 2. выдаю́щийсяA 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.

пресле́доватьThe state may prosecute anyone who deliberately poisons the river.
480refugenoun
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Word study: Base-form focus: refuge is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.

1. убе́жище 2. укры́тиеThe 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.

неуверенMira was hesitant to cross the swaying bridge.
482remorsenoun
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Word study: Base-form focus: remorse is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.

1. угрызе́ния со́вести 2. раска́яние 3. сожале́ниеHe felt remorse after admitting that he had damaged the sculpture.
483resoluteadjective
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Word study: Base-form focus: resolute is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.

1. непоколеби́мый 2. реши́тельный 3. твёрдыйThe resolute climbers continued despite the cold wind.
484inhibitverb
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Word study: Base-form focus: inhibit is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.

1. подавля́ть 2. подави́ть 3. сде́рживатьCold temperatures can inhibit the growth of some bacteria.
485retaliateverb
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Word study: Base-form focus: retaliate is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.

1. мстить 2. отомсти́тьThe coach warned players not to retaliate after a rough tackle.
486retrieveverb
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Word study: Base-form focus: retrieve is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.

1. приноси́ть 2. принести́The dog can retrieve the ball from the shallow pond.
487rigorousadjective
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Word study: Suffix focus: -ous commonly forms an adjective meaning full of or characterized by.

1. скрупулёзный 2. стро́гий 3. то́чныйThe medicine passed a rigorous series of safety tests.
488sanctuarynoun
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Word study: Base-form focus: sanctuary is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.

1. убе́жище 2. прибе́жище 3. прию́тThe wetland is a sanctuary for migrating birds.
489stationaryadjective
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Word study: Base-form focus: stationary is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.

неподви́жныйThe 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. души́ть 2. задуши́тьFear 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. стреми́ться 2. стара́ться 3. боро́тьсяThe athletes strive to improve their times each week.
492subordinateadjective
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Word study: Base-form focus: subordinate is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.

подчинённыйThe 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.

1. после́дующий 2. сле́дующий 3. дальне́йшийSubsequent experiments confirmed the first result.
494supplementverb
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Word study: Base-form focus: supplement is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.

дополня́тьThe teacher will supplement the article with a short video.
495tangibleadjective
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Word study: Suffix focus: -ible means capable of, suitable for, or able to be affected.

поня́тныйThe repaired roof was tangible evidence of the volunteers' work.
496terminateverb
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Word study: Base-form focus: terminate is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.

1. прекраща́ть 2. прекратить 3. расторгатьThe agreement allows either side to terminate the contract.
497terrainnoun
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Word study: Base-form focus: terrain is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.

1. ме́стность 2. релье́фThe rocky terrain slowed the rescue vehicles.
498treacherousadjective
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Word study: Suffix focus: -ous commonly forms an adjective meaning full of or characterized by.

1. ненадёжный 2. непро́чныйBlack ice made the mountain road treacherous.
499unanimousadjective
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Word study: Suffix focus: -ous commonly forms an adjective meaning full of or characterized by.

1. единогла́сный 2. единоду́шныйThe jury reached a unanimous decision.
500verdictnoun
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Word study: Base-form focus: verdict is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.

1. пригово́р 2. реше́ние 3. верди́ктAfter considering the evidence, the jury announced its verdict.

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