6th Grade Words Flashcards

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boycott (6th)

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

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impulse (6th)

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(noun) a sudden spontaneous desire to do something.

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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.

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entertain (6th)

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

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anorak (6th)

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

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documentary (6th)

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

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jargon (6th)

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

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gratis (6th)

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(adverb) without charge: free

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sympathy (6th)

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

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paragon (6th)

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(noun) a model of excellence or perfection.

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festooned (6th)

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

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tonsils (6th)

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

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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.

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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.

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marathon (6th)

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

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polemic (6th)

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

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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.

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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.

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mundane (6th)

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

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alpaca (6th)

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

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billiards (6th)
(plural noun) any of several games played on a table by hitting balls into one another or into pockets using a long stick.
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cyclone (6th)
(noun) a storm with very high winds that rotate around a center of low atmospheric pressure.
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Scrooge (6th)
(noun) a person that hates to spend money.
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genteel (6th)
(adjective) not vulgar or rude: polite.
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collude (6th)
(verb) to connive with another: conspire, plot.
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guardian (6th)
(noun) a person who is legally appointed to the care of another person or another person's property.
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mosaic (6th)
(adjective) of or relating to a colored surface pattern made of inlaid tile, marble or glass.
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personnel (6th)
(plural noun) individuals of a particular (as professional or occupational) group.
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tapioca (6th)
(noun) a preparation of cassava starch processed and used as a thickening agent in liquid foods, such as pudding, soups or juicy pies.
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electrode (6th)
(noun) a conductor used to establish electrical contact with a nonmetallic portion of a circuit.
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modular (6th)
(adjective) capable of being easily joined to or arranged with other parts or units.
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quagmire (6th)
(noun) a complex situation that is hard to get out of.
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enunciate (6th)
(verb) to pronounce words or sounds clearly.
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melodramatic (6th)
(adjective) extremely or overly emotional.
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epoxy (6th)
(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.
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chortle (6th)
(noun) a sound expressing pleasure or joy.
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WYSIWYG (6th)
(noun) a display on a computer that shows the exact appearance of a printed document.
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yurt (6th)
(noun) a circular domed tent or skins or felt used by Mongol nomads of Siberia
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banquet (6th)
(noun) an elaborate meal attended by many people usually to celebrate a special event.
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escarpment (6th)
(noun) a long cliff or steep slope separating low flat or slightly sloped areas.
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zealous (6th)
(adjective) filled with passionate support for a person or a cause.
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decor (6th)
(noun) arrangement of accessories in interior ornamentation.
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revelation (6th)
(noun) something that is revealed: disclosure.
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vague (6th)
(adjective) not clearly expressed.
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cumulus (6th)
(noun) a cloud form with a flat base and rounded outlines that often looks like a mountain.
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montage (6th)
(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.