6th Grade Words Flashcards
boycott (6th)
(verb) combine against someone or something in a policy of absence of relations for economic or political reasons.
impulse (6th)
(noun) a sudden spontaneous desire to do something.
winsome (6th)
(adjective) causing joy or pleasure: agreeable, pleasant
alternate (6th)
(verb) take or do in turns.
ottoman (6th)
(noun) an overstuffed footstool.
entertain (6th)
(verb) to cause the time to pass pleasantly: amuse
anorak (6th)
(noun) a hooded jacket or pullover made of heavy windproof fabric.
documentary (6th)
(noun) a film or television presentation that is factual.
jargon (6th)
(noun) the technical language of specialists or workers in a particular activity or area of study.
gratis (6th)
(adverb) without charge: free
sympathy (6th)
(noun) the feeling of being sensitive to or affected by someone else’s emotions, experiences or especially sorrows.
paragon (6th)
(noun) a model of excellence or perfection.
festooned (6th)
(verb) suspended in a decorative chain hanging typically in a curve between tow points.
tonsils (6th)
(plural noun) a pair of masses of spongy tissue that lie one on each side of the throat.
mogul (6th)
(noun) a dominant person in a particular business or field.
udon (6th)
(noun) a Japanese noodle made from wheat flour.
frequently (6th)
(adverb) at short intervals
pomposity (6th)
(noun) a self-important demeanor speech or action.
marathon (6th)
(noun) a footrace that is usually 26.2 miles in length.
polemic (6th)
(adjective) of, relating to or of the nature of a controversial discussion or argument.
casserole (6th)
(noun) a type of food cooked and served in a dish made of earthenware, glass or metal usually having a cover.
platinum (6th)
(adjective) of, relating to, or made of a heavy, expensive silver metallic element that is difficult to melt and is often used in electronic devices and jewelry.
mundane (6th)
(adjective) characterized by human affairs, concerns, and activities that are often practical, immediate, temporary and ordinary.
alpaca (6th)
(noun) a South American animal like a llama with fine long woolly hair.