6th Grade Vocabulary Words - List 26
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| Word | Definition | Practice Sentence | Synonyms | Antonyms | Part of Speech Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| emblem | A symbolic object or figure used as a badge for an organization, nation, or group. | He noticed a military emblem on his jacket. | crest, seal, insignia | Noun | |
| tumultuous | Marked by loudness and excitement. | She forced her way through the tumultuous crowd. | boisterous, hectic, raucous | calm, peaceful, orderly | Adjective |
| utilization | The act of using or making use of something. | The utilization of steam engines was popular in the late nineteenth century. | use, employment, application | Noun | |
| grueling | Extremely demanding or tiring. | They set out on the grueling task of building a railroad. | arduous, exhausting, laborious | easy, effortless, undemanding | Adjective |
| hybrid | The product produced by combining things from two different groups. | The scientists bred a hybrid of the two plant species. | amalgam, compound, crossbreed | Noun | |
| muddled | To mix up or put into a state of uncertainty. | They muddled with the documents. | blur, convolute, jumble | order, organize, structure | Verb |
| intricate | Made with care and great detail. | She was amazed at the intricate design on the wall. | involved, elaborate, ornate | straightforward, simple, evident | Adjective |
| erode | To wear away gradually. | The water began to erode the rock over time. | disintegrate, deteriorate | Verb | |
| feud | A lengthy conflict between two people or groups. | Their families had a long-lasting feud. | argument, disagreement, dispute | Noun | |
| lavish | Extremely wealthy and comfortable. | The king had a lavish lifestyle. | exuberant, opulent, luxurious | humble, spartan, meager | Adjective |
| renown | The state of being well known to the public. | The bookstore will host many authors of great renown. | fame, repute, acclaim | anonymity, obscurity, unimportance | Noun |
| surly | Displaying irritability or resentfulness. | He gave a surly objection to taking the trash out. | sulky, pouty, sullen | bright, cheerful, happy | Adjective |
| prowl | To move about stealthily in search of prey | The panther was on the prowl for food. | hunt, patrol, lurk | Verb | |
| enrage | To fill with anger. | The boy's misbehavior would enrage his parents. | provoke, anger, madden | calm, comfort, soothe | Verb |
| jostle | To shake up or agitate. | Careful, do not jostle around the fragile package. | scramble, joggle | Verb |
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