5th and 6th Grade Vocabulary

5th and 6th Grade Vocabulary

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too long, slow, or dull; tiresome or monotonous

Teduous (adj.)

Sharpening so many pencils by hand is a tedious job.

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match or surpass (a person or achievement), typically by imitation

Emulate (v.)

The young girl attempts to emulate her sister's good study habits.

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a person who has escaped from a place or is in hiding, especially to avoid arrest or persecution

Fugitive (n.)

Many law enforcement agencies are actively pursuing the fugitive.

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match or surpass (a person or achievement), typically by imitation

Emulate

The young girl tries to emulate her older sister's good study habits.

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likely to change rapidly and unpredictably, especially for the worse

Volatile (adj.)

The Covid pandemic has made the stock market very volatile.

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a mistaken belief, especially one based on unsound argument.

Fallacy (adj.)

The idea that diamonds are rare is actually a fallacy. They are very common in some parts of the world.

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cause to continue or be prolonged for an extended period or without interruption

Sustain (v.)

A marathon runner must sustain a steady race in order to complete 26.2 miles.

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ostentatious (showy), rich and luxurious or lavish

Opulent (adj)

The opulent chandelier gleams brightly.

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make (an action or process) happen sooner or be accomplished more quickly.

Expedite (v.)

A drive-thru window can expedite your food order.