125 words every 6th grader should know - List 8

Fill in the blank: A _______ is a condition that accompanies some event or activity.

• circumstance

• event

• activity

• condition

Fill in the blank: To _______ means to begin or get started.

• commence

• halt

• pause

• end

Fill in the blank: The word _______ means occurring in or belonging to the present time.

• current

• past

• future

• ancient

Fill in the blank: _______ describes showing extreme urgency or intensity because of great need.

• desperate

• calm

• indifferent

• relaxed

Fill in the blank: _______ means broad in scope or content.

• extensive

• narrow

• limited

• restricted

Fill in the blank: _______ means moody and sorrowful.

• glum

• cheerful

• joyful

• happy

Fill in the blank: A _______ is a contorted facial expression.

• grimace

• smile

• frown

• wink

Fill in the blank: The word _______ means of or characteristic of low rank or importance.

• inferior

• superior

• average

• notable

Fill in the blank: _______ means dried out by heat or excessive exposure to sunlight.

• parched

• moist

• hydrated

• damp

Fill in the blank: To _______ means to drop sharply.

• plummet

• ascend

• float

• rise