Grade 6 Reading. Block 1A.

We will work on vocabulary this year. Each unit's words and definitions will be displayed here as a back up copy in case you cannot locate your vocabulary packet.

Vocabulary Tips:

A -Parents - try to use these words in conversation with your child to increase the number of times they are exposed to the word.

B - Students - look at your words and their definitions or how they are used in a sentence once each day.

C - Students - create a flash card for each word, or put words on one piece of paper and definitions or synonyms on aother and play a memory game with the vocabulary.

D - Students - create a study guide flip book.

***ALL VOCABULARY PACKETS SHOULD BE KEPT UNTIL YOUR TEACHERS GIVE YOU DIRECTIONS OTHERWISE*** You will have a test at the end of the first three lessons that covers all of the words so far.

Lesson 4:

1. astride (preposition) on or above with a leg on each side

2. decline (v.) to refuse to accept or do something

3. glory (n.) honor given to a person or thing; praise

4. jeer (n.) insulting remark; mockery; ridicule

5. prompt (adj.) without delay; quick; on time

6. respond (v.) to answer; to reply

7. snuffle (v.) to breathe noisily through the nose

8. traitor (n.) one who betrays a friend, duty, country, etc.

9. vicious (adj) wicked or savage

10. vulgar (adj) lacking good manners, politeness, etc.

Lesson 3:

1. bulge (v.) - to swell out; to jut out

2. community (n.) - society; group of people living in a certain area such as a neighborhood, town, city, etc.

3. complaint (n.) - an expression of unhappiness or discontent

4. disturb (v.) - to interrupt the peace, quiet, or rest of; to bother

5. fantastic (adj.) - unbelievable; unreal; odd

6. hoarse (adj.) - sounding rough and harsh

7. mumble (v.) - speak in low, unclear tones

8. patient (adj.) - willing to put up with waiting, difficulty, pain, etc.

9. recite (v.) - to tell about; to describe in detail; to repeat

10. scowl (v.) - to look angry or displeased, especially by lowering the eyebrows; to look gloomy

Lesson 2:

1. breeches (n) - pants

2. envious (adj) - wanting what another has; resenting the success of others

3. gape (v) - to split; to open wide

4. occasional (adj) - happening now and then; occurring once in a while

5. prowess (n) - great or superior ability

6. resist (v) - to stand up to; to work against

7. sound (adj) - free from damage, injury, defect, etc.; in good condition

8. splice (v) - join, especially by weaving the ends together

9. teem (v) - to be full of; to be numerous; to swarm with

10. threadbare (adj) - worn untilt the threads show; worn out

Lesson 1:

1. admirable (adj.) - someone deserving respect; worthy

2. deafening (adj.) - very loud

3. depths (n.) - deepest, innermost parts

4. display (v.) - show, expose, make viewable

5. fidget (v.) - move restlessly, impatiently; be uneasy

6. grumpy (adj.) - grouchy, crabby

7. instant (adj.) - happens at once; immediately

8. liberal (adj.) - plentiful; large supply

9. secure (v.) - to have control of; protect

10. severe (adj.) - strict, harsh, unbending, intense