6th grade Vocabulary List - Units 1, 2, 3 & 4

What is the meaning of 'Agony'?

• Extreme and prolonged pain; intense physical or mental suffering

• A feeling of happiness and joy

• A short period of excitement

• A type of musical instrument

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

What is the meaning of 'Apprehensive'?

• Uneasy or fearful of something that might happen

• Extremely happy and joyful

• Completely uninterested or bored

• Very confident and certain

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

What is the meaning of 'Beneficial'?

• Advantageous or helpful

• Dangerous or harmful

• Unnecessary or irrelevant

• Difficult or complicated

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2F

What is the meaning of 'Blunder'?

• A careless mistake

• A clever plan

• A happy event

• A small gift

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

What is the meaning of 'Concise'?

• Expressing much in few words; brief but comprehensive

• Taking a long time to explain something

• Being unclear and confusing

• Using unnecessary details

Tags

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.W.7.2D

What is the meaning of 'Dialogue'?

• Conversation between two or more people

• A type of dance

• A kind of food

• A musical instrument

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C

What is the meaning of 'Effect'?

• Something that is produced; a result or consequence

• A type of cause or reason

• A method of communication

• A form of measurement

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.10

CCSS.RI.5.10

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

What is the meaning of 'Esteem'?

• Favorable opinion or respect

• A type of flower

• A kind of food

• A musical instrument

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C

What is the meaning of 'Evolve'?

• To develop gradually

• To stop suddenly

• To move backwards

• To remain unchanged

• To disappear instantly

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4E

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

What is the meaning of 'Genre'?

• A category of art with a particular form or content

• A type of musical instrument

• A famous painting technique

• A historical event

Tags

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.W.5.2D

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.W.7.2D