6th Grade Vocabulary Assessment

Which word means "to move forward slowly and steadily"?

• forge
• recoil
• dismantle
• haggle

Avery is known for her achievements, but she is someone who is "not overly proud of oneself". What word best describes Avery?

• timid

• modest

• lanky

• selfless

When Mason was asked to leave the meeting room, he was escorted out unceremoniously. This means he was removed:

• tentatively

• sullenly

• in a rough or rude way

• with admiration

When David visited Nora's home, he found her to be very hospitable. What does "hospitable" mean?

• cruel

• indifferent

• generous and friendly

• sparse

During a class discussion, Isla was so absorbed in the topic that she didn't notice the bell ringing. What does it mean to be "absorbed"?

• thinking about others

• moving backward quickly

• arguing over prices

• fully engaged

Mia's backpack was so laden with books that she struggled to carry it to school. The word "laden" means:

• taken apart

• weighed down

• hidden away

• moved forward

When Olivia walked into the new cafe, she immediately noticed the unique vibe. Which word describes "the feeling or mood of a place"?

• congestion

• scorn

• atmosphere

• resilient

When Hannah saw the snake on the hiking trail, she immediately recoiled. What did she do?

• become steady

• show approval

• hide something

• move away quickly

When Harper was preparing for her exams, she remained "optimistic" about her results. What does being "optimistic" mean in this context?

• expecting good things

• being tall and thin

• showing disapproval

• being uncertain

Aiden was playing hide and seek with his friends. He found a perfect spot to "conceal" himself. What does "conceal" mean in this context?

• to argue prices

• to hide

• to take apart

• to provide needs