English Vocabulary · Grade 6 Live Review Preview
6th Grade Vocabulary Words
Sixth-grade readers move beyond recognizing important words to examining how precise language shapes evidence, argument, literature, science, mathematics, history, and civic discussion. This level emphasizes context clues, Greek and Latin word parts, multiple meanings, source evaluation, and vocabulary that supports clear analytical speaking and writing.
This independently authored 500-word beta curriculum is arranged in twenty pages of twenty-five words each. Words 1–300 include five cloze questions per page; words 301–500 remain fully visible and editable as list pages while the expanded practice layer is developed. Each row includes a subject-field label and an editable word-study note about a transparent affix, compound structure, capitalization, or dictionary base form. References calibrated level and coverage only; all learner-facing definitions and sample sentences are original KSSR copy.
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| # | Word | Details | Meaning | Sample sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 151 | clause | noun StudyField: Grade 6 language and literature word Word study: Base-form focus: clause is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context. | предложе́ние | The sentence begins with a dependent clause. |
| 152 | complex sentence | noun StudyField: 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. |
| 153 | conditional | adjective StudyField: Grade 6 language and literature word Word study: Base-form focus: conditional is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context. | усло́вный | The conditional sentence explains what will happen if the temperature falls. |
| 154 | modifier | noun StudyField: Grade 6 language and literature word Word study: Base-form focus: modifier is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context. | определе́ние | The modifier “ancient” tells readers more about the temple. |
| 155 | parallelism | noun StudyField: Grade 6 language and literature word Word study: Suffix focus: -ism often names a belief, system, movement, or practice. | параллелизм | The speech uses parallelism in “to learn, to serve, and to lead.” |
| 156 | phrase | noun StudyField: 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. |
| 157 | predicate | noun StudyField: 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. сказуемое | In “The river flooded,” “flooded” is the predicate. |
| 158 | pronoun antecedent | noun StudyField: Grade 6 language and literature word Word study: Term structure: pronoun + antecedent. Study the complete expression as one field-specific unit. | местоимение антецедент | In “Lena found her keys,” “Lena” is the pronoun antecedent of “her.” |
| 159 | sentence fragment | noun StudyField: 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. |
| 160 | verb tense | noun StudyField: Grade 6 language and literature word Word study: Term structure: verb + tense. Study the complete expression as one field-specific unit. | время глагола | The writer keeps the verb tense in the past throughout the narrative. |
| 161 | alienate | verb StudyField: 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. отдали́ть | Mocking a teammate can alienate the rest of the group. |
| 162 | apprehensive | adjective StudyField: 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. насторо́женный | Nora felt apprehensive before speaking to the large audience. |
| 163 | composure | noun StudyField: 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. споко́йствие | The goalkeeper kept her composure after the opposing team scored. |
| 164 | conscientious | adjective StudyField: 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. че́стный | The conscientious volunteer checked every name on the list. |
| 165 | perspective-taking | noun StudyField: Grade 6 language and literature word Word study: Term structure: perspective + taking. Study the complete expression as one field-specific unit. | перспектива | Perspective-taking helped the two friends recognize why each felt hurt. |
| 166 | impulsive | adjective StudyField: Grade 6 language and literature word Word study: Suffix focus: -ive commonly forms an adjective meaning having a quality or tendency. | импульси́вный | His impulsive decision to jump from the boat created danger. |
| 167 | probity | noun StudyField: Grade 6 language and literature word Word study: Suffix focus: -ity commonly forms a noun naming a quality, state, or condition. | честность | The treasurer's probity earned the community's trust. |
| 168 | resilient | adjective StudyField: 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. упру́гий | The resilient community rebuilt homes after the storm. |
| 169 | self-reliant | adjective StudyField: 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. си́лах | The self-reliant camper knew how to cook and repair a torn tent. |
| 170 | vulnerable | adjective StudyField: Grade 6 language and literature word Word study: Suffix focus: -able means capable of, suitable for, or worthy of an action. | 1. уязви́мый 2. рани́мый | Young turtles are vulnerable to predators on the beach. |
| 171 | allegiance | noun StudyField: Grade 6 language and literature word Word study: Suffix focus: -ance commonly forms a noun naming an action, quality, or state. | 1. ве́рность 2. пре́данность | The knight promised allegiance to the new queen. |
| 172 | boycott | verb StudyField: 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. бойкотировать | Residents may boycott the store until it changes its unfair policy. |
| 173 | campaign | noun StudyField: 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. кампания | The recycling campaign reduced waste at the stadium. |
| 174 | civic | adjective StudyField: Grade 6 language and literature word Word study: Base-form focus: civic is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context. | гражда́нский | Voting is one form of civic participation. |
| 175 | constituent | noun StudyField: Grade 6 language and literature word Word study: Base-form focus: constituent is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context. | избира́тель | Each constituent may write to the senator about the proposed law. |
Vocabulary reading and practice
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.
Vocabulary quiz
Choose the dictionary equivalent for each of 5 selected words.
Vocabulary chart page
This page focuses on the word chart. Reading passages appear once in each three-page group, while cloze quizzes remain in the established enhanced range for this level.
Sources and curriculum references
These references guide selection and calibration. Definitions, sample sentences, readings, questions, and teaching notes are independently written and reviewed.
- Vocabulary.com: Grade 6 Essential Vocabulary
- Flocabulary: 6th Grade Vocabulary Word List
- WikDict downloadable bilingual dictionaries
- Kaikki.org / Wiktextract machine-readable Wiktionary data
- Language-Learning-decks public flashcard datasets
- SBBIC English-to-Khmer Dictionary
- English–Khmer Dictionary Dataset (machine-generated Khmer fallback; human review required)
- PanLex meanings snapshot (direct CC0 gap candidates; human review required)
- Cambridge bilingual dictionaries (individual editorial sense checks)
- Collins English–Hindi Dictionary (individual editorial checks)
- Hindwi and Rekhta dictionaries (individual Hindi/Urdu checks)
- National Institute of Korean Language: Basic Korean Dictionary
- JMdict/EDRDG Japanese dictionary project
- CC-CEDICT Chinese dictionary project
- VDict Vietnamese Dictionary (individual editorial check)
- Google Translate (machine-assisted lesson-reading draft; fluent review required)
- Kuperman et al.: Age-of-acquisition ratings for 30,000 English words
- Glencoe/McGraw-Hill, Vocabulary Power: Grade 6, ISBN 0-07-826224-0 (bibliographic calibration only).

