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6th Grade (Vocabulary Level 1)

To assess what you know about your grade level vocabulary.

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AstronomyThe science that deals with the material universe beyond the earth's atmosphere.
AtlasA bound collection of maps.
BannerThe flag of a country, army, troop, etc.
BoardA piece of wood sawed thin, and of considerable length and breadth compared with the thickness.
CoupleTwo of the same sort considered together; pair.
CuriousEager to learn or know; inquisitive.
DashTo strike or smash violently, especially so as to break to pieces.
DawnThe first appearance of daylight in the morning.
ExcessA going beyond what is regarded as customary or proper.
ExactlyPrecisely; Accurately
FlapTo swing or sway back and forth loosely, especially with noise.
FactoryA building or group of buildings with facilities for the manufacture of goods.
GazeTo look steadily and intently, as with great curiosity, interest, pleasure, or wonder.
GapA break or opening, as in a fence, wall, or military line.
HarmPhysical injury or mental damage; hurt.
HerdA number of animals kept, feeding, or traveling together; drove; flock.
InventTo produce or create with the imagination.
IslandA tract of land completely surrounded by water, and not large enough to be called a continent.
LocalPertaining to, characteristic of, or restricted to a particular place or particular area.
LuxuryA pleasure out of the ordinary allowed to oneself.
MotorA comparatively small and powerful engine, especially an internal-combustion engine in an automobile, motorboat, or the like.
MentionTo refer briefly to; name, specify, or speak of.
NetAnything serving to catch or ensnare.
NibbleTo eat or chew in small bites.
OceanThe vast body of salt water that covers almost three fourths of the earth's surface.
PaleFaint or feeble; lacking vigor.
PresentBeing, existing, or occurring at this time or now.
ReflectTo cast back (light, heat, sound, etc.) from a surface.
RumorGossip; hearsay.
ScholarOne who has profound knowledge of a particular subject.
SkillThe ability, coming from one's knowledge, practice, aptitude, etc., to do something well.
TowerA building or structure high in proportion to its lateral dimensions, either isolated or forming part of a building.
TrembleTo be troubled with fear or apprehension.
UniverseThe totality of known or supposed objects and phenomena throughout space; the cosmos.
VillageA small community or group of houses in a rural area, larger than a hamlet and usually smaller than a town, and sometimes (as in parts of the U.S.) incorporated as a municipality.
WhisperTo speak with soft, hushed sounds, using the breath, lips, etc., but with no vibration of the vocal cords.
WiseHaving knowledge or information as to facts and circumstances.
YardA common unit of linear measure in English-speaking countries, equal to 3 feet or 36 inches, and equivalent to 0.9144 meter.
ZigzagA line, course, or progression characterized by sharp turns first to one side and then to the other.


Computer Science Instructor
Lytle Junior High School
Lytle, TX

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