6th Grade Words

Question 1

boycott (6th)

Answer 1

(verb) combine against someone or something in a policy of absence of relations for economic or political reasons.

Question 2

impulse (6th)

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(noun) a sudden spontaneous desire to do something.

Question 3

winsome (6th)

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(adjective) causing joy or pleasure: agreeable, pleasant

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alternate (6th)

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(verb) take or do in turns.

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ottoman (6th)

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(noun) an overstuffed footstool.

Question 6

entertain (6th)

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(verb) to cause the time to pass pleasantly: amuse

Question 7

anorak (6th)

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(noun) a hooded jacket or pullover made of heavy windproof fabric.

Question 8

documentary (6th)

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(noun) a film or television presentation that is factual.

Question 9

jargon (6th)

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(noun) the technical language of specialists or workers in a particular activity or area of study.

Question 10

gratis (6th)

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(adverb) without charge: free

Question 11

sympathy (6th)

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(noun) the feeling of being sensitive to or affected by someone else’s emotions, experiences or especially sorrows.

Question 12

paragon (6th)

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(noun) a model of excellence or perfection.

Question 13

festooned (6th)

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(verb) suspended in a decorative chain hanging typically in a curve between tow points.

Question 14

tonsils (6th)

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(plural noun) a pair of masses of spongy tissue that lie one on each side of the throat.

Question 15

mogul (6th)

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(noun) a dominant person in a particular business or field.

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udon (6th)

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(noun) a Japanese noodle made from wheat flour.

Question 17

frequently (6th)

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(adverb) at short intervals

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pomposity (6th)

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(noun) a self-important demeanor speech or action.

Question 19

marathon (6th)

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(noun) a footrace that is usually 26.2 miles in length.

Question 20

polemic (6th)

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(adjective) of, relating to or of the nature of a controversial discussion or argument.

Question 21

casserole (6th)

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(noun) a type of food cooked and served in a dish made of earthenware, glass or metal usually having a cover.

Question 22

platinum (6th)

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(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.

Question 23

mundane (6th)

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(adjective) characterized by human affairs, concerns, and activities that are often practical, immediate, temporary and ordinary.

Question 24

alpaca (6th)

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(noun) a South American animal like a llama with fine long woolly hair.

Question 25

billiards (6th)

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(plural noun) any of several games played on a table by hitting balls into one another or into pockets using a long stick.

Question 26

cyclone (6th)

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(noun) a storm with very high winds that rotate around a center of low atmospheric pressure.

Question 27

Scrooge (6th)

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(noun) a person that hates to spend money.

Question 28

genteel (6th)

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(adjective) not vulgar or rude: polite.

Question 29

collude (6th)

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(verb) to connive with another: conspire, plot.

Question 30

guardian (6th)

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(noun) a person who is legally appointed to the care of another person or another person’s property.

Question 31

mosaic (6th)

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(adjective) of or relating to a colored surface pattern made of inlaid tile, marble or glass.

Question 32

personnel (6th)

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(plural noun) individuals of a particular (as professional or occupational) group.

Question 33

tapioca (6th)

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(noun) a preparation of cassava starch processed and used as a thickening agent in liquid foods, such as pudding, soups or juicy pies.

Question 34

electrode (6th)

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(noun) a conductor used to establish electrical contact with a nonmetallic portion of a circuit.

Question 35

modular (6th)

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(adjective) capable of being easily joined to or arranged with other parts or units.

Question 36

quagmire (6th)

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(noun) a complex situation that is hard to get out of.

Question 37

enunciate (6th)

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(verb) to pronounce words or sounds clearly.

Question 38

melodramatic (6th)

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(adjective) extremely or overly emotional.

Question 39

epoxy (6th)

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(noun) any of various sticky, flexible resins that usually become rigid when heated, are resistant to chemicals, and are often used in coatings and adhesives.

Question 40

chortle (6th)

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(noun) a sound expressing pleasure or joy.

Question 41

WYSIWYG (6th)

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(noun) a display on a computer that shows the exact appearance of a printed document.

Question 42

yurt (6th)

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(noun) a circular domed tent or skins or felt used by Mongol nomads of Siberia

Question 43

banquet (6th)

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(noun) an elaborate meal attended by many people usually to celebrate a special event.

Question 44

escarpment (6th)

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(noun) a long cliff or steep slope separating low flat or slightly sloped areas.

Question 45

zealous (6th)

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(adjective) filled with passionate support for a person or a cause.

Question 46

decor (6th)

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(noun) arrangement of accessories in interior ornamentation.

Question 47

revelation (6th)

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(noun) something that is revealed: disclosure.

Question 48

vague (6th)

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(adjective) not clearly expressed.

Question 49

cumulus (6th)

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(noun) a cloud form with a flat base and rounded outlines that often looks like a mountain.

Question 50

montage (6th)

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(noun) a quick sequence of images in a film or television program that develop a single theme, suggest a state of mind or bridge a time lapse.