5th and 6th grade Vocabulary List

What is the word for: the act of treating someone or something badly or cruelly?

• maltreatment

• gratitude

• admiration

• assistance

What is the word for: to misunderstand or fail to grasp the meaning of something correctly?

• miscomprehend

• comprehend

• perceive

• understand

What is the word for: a political term referring to a movement that promotes traditional values and a strong national defense, often associated with a return to conservative policies?

• neoconservative

• libertarian

• progressive

• anarchist

What is the word for: an idea or proposal that is not worth considering or is unlikely to succeed?

• nonstarter

• breakthrough

• milestone

• blueprint

What is the word for: to spend more money than is allowed or more than one can afford?

• overspend

• underpay

• save

• borrow

What is the word for: a note added at the end of a letter or document after the main content has been completed, usually abbreviated as PS?

• postscript

• preface

• appendix

• footnote

What is the word for: referring to the time period before a region or country was colonized by foreign powers?

• precolonial

• postcolonial

• industrial

• modern

What is the word for: an original model or first version of something that serves as a basis for later versions or products?

• prototype

• replica

• blueprint

• duplicate

What is the word for: to read something again, often to gain a better understanding or to review the content?

• reread

• rewrite

• recall

• restate

What is the word for: a watercraft capable of independent operation underwater, often used by navies for various missions?

• submarine

• yacht

• canoe

• ferry