125 Words Every 6th Grader Should Know: List 5

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  1. adequate
    sufficient for the purpose
    I need adequate rest to do well in school. Washington Post (Mar 28, 2021)
  2. contemplate
    reflect deeply on a subject
    Coach Douglas stepped out, leaving Reggie to contemplate what he would do if he were rich and powerful. The Parker Inheritance
  3. devastate
    cause extensive destruction or ruin utterly
    Agricultural societies are ravaged by famine when drought, fire or earthquake devastates the annual rice or potato crop. Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind
  4. evaluate
    estimate the nature, quality, ability or significance of
    The US government is required to consider new science in evaluating whether air pollution rules are strong enough every five years. The Guardian (Apr 14, 2020)
  5. factor
    anything that contributes causally to a result
    There are multiple factors that determine how long herbs will stay perky, vibrant, and fresh. Salon (Jan 12, 2021)
  6. immature
    childish in behavior or emotional development
    “Sometimes like immature kids, we argued, we fought, we bantered or insulted each other,” O’Neal said. Washington Times (Feb 24, 2020)
  7. interject
    speak abruptly, especially as an interruption
    I tried to interject, but I couldn’t get a word in. Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky
  8. linger
    remain present although waning or gradually dying
    It’s woodsy and shaded, and the dampness of winter still lingers. A Heart in a Body in the World
  9. nurture
    help develop; help grow
    It’s great to set goals and nurture hope. Washington Post (Feb 24, 2021)
  10. precision
    the quality of being exact
    His strong, skilled fingers shaped the signs with loving precision. The Heart is a Lonely Hunter
  11. rebellion
    organized opposition to authority
    There were more soldiers there, standing with rifles at the ready, waiting for some outbreak of rebellion. Dragonwings
  12. repetition
    the continued use of the same word or word pattern
    It occurred to Calder that there could be hidden information here—after all, codes involved repetition, and the same objects appeared again and again in Vermeer’s work. Chasing Vermeer
  13. shrill
    having or emitting a high-pitched and sharp tone or tones
    Every now and then it cawed, a loud, shrill cry that made me flinch. Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky
  14. symbol
    something visible that represents something invisible
    In the ballet, the swan is a symbol of faithfulness. The Guardian (Jun 14, 2010)
  15. unique
    the single one of its kind
    She is completely her own unique self and doesn’t care what anyone thinks. Insignificant Events in the Life of a Cactus
Created on Thu Dec 02 08:42:34 EST 2021 (updated Thu Dec 16 12:49:30 EST 2021)

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