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English Vocabulary · Grade 6 Live Review Preview

6th Grade Vocabulary Words

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

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

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Words 151–175 of 500
#WordDetailsMeaningSample sentence
151clausenoun
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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.

честностьThe treasurer's probity earned the community's trust.
168resilientadjective
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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.

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.

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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.

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