6th Grade Vocabulary Words - List 6
The below list is for demonstration and preview purposes for those considering trying Home Vocabulary Words. Register now and use this list in vocabulary tests, vocabulary games, vocabulary practice and more!
| Word | Definition | Practice Sentence | Synonyms | Antonyms | Part of Speech Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| mumble | Say something quietly and inarticulately. | He tried to speak more clearly because his mom told him not to mumble. | murmur, mutter, whisper | Verb | |
| erupt | Give vent to feelings in a sudden, noisy way; burst. | We're more likely to erupt into fits of laughter if we stay up too late. | blow up, explode, spew | Verb | |
| kneeling | Getting down on one's knee or knees. | They were kneeling on the sand, building a castle. | stooping, bowing down | Verb | |
| dexterity | Skill in using one's hands. | I have no dexterity with chopsticks, but I'm determined to keep trying. | ability, aptitude, finesse | inability, clumsiness | Noun |
| vague | Not clearly expressed or understood. | We drove out to the middle of nowhere because you gave us vague directions. | ambiguous, dubious, imprecise | certain, obvious, clear | Adjective |
| harmony | Social agreement; accord. | My cats live in harmony with my dog because they all agree that naps are better than fighting. | conformity, consensus, cooperation | discord, disagreement | Noun |
| qualm | A feeling of doubt or worry; misgiving. | My qualm with her is that she slacks off her responsibilities. | doubt, apprehension, concern | ease, certainty | Noun |
| liberate | Set someone free. | We sent our troops to liberate people from the dictatorship. | release, emancipate, rescue | imprison, detain | Verb |
| linger | Be slow to leave or quit something. | He wanted to linger in the museum, but it was closing time. | delay, dawdle, dally | leave | Verb |
| abrupt | Sudden and unexpected. | An abrupt weariness spread throughout the room after the music stopped. | hasty, quick, hurried | expected, gradual | Adjective |
| unbelievably | In a way that is difficult to believe; extremely. | I think dinner with your family went unbelievably well, considering it could have been a disaster. | incredibly, remarkably, astonishingly | plausibly | Adverb |
| literal | Adhering to fact; without embellishment. | The literal translation of the word Mexico is "navel of the moon." | exact, accurate, authentic | unreal, figurative | Adjective |
| yelp | A short cry of pain or surprise. | They went to investigate a yelp they heard coming from the barn. | hoot, howl, screech | Noun | |
| defective | Broken; faulty. | He requested a refund for the defective fidget spinner. | damaged, flawed, abnormal | perfect, working | Adjective |
| frosty | Cold enough to form frost. | The bitter, frosty morning made her wish she lived closer to the equator. | chilly, frigid, icy | hot | Adjective |
Take a look at other vocabulary lists for sixthgrade.
sixthgrade Vocabulary Lists