150 Words Every 6th Grader Should Know How to Spell: List 6

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  1. analysis
    abstract separation of something into its various parts
  2. confetti
    small bits of colored paper thrown for festive occasions
  3. culprit
    someone or something responsible for harm or wrongdoing
  4. deceive
    cause someone to believe an untruth
  5. economics
    science dealing with the circulation of goods and services
  6. fascinating
    capable of arousing and holding the attention
  7. fundamental
    serving as an essential component
  8. immediately
    without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
  9. obstacle
    something that stands in the way and must be surmounted
  10. paralyze
    cause to be immobile
  11. principle
    a basic generalization that is accepted as true
  12. qualified
    meeting the proper standards and requirements for a task
  13. reasonable
    showing sound judgment
  14. threatening
    suggesting or expressive of evil, harm, or danger
  15. valuable
    having worth or merit
Created on Wed Aug 30 15:37:13 EDT 2023 (updated Wed Aug 30 15:44:01 EDT 2023)

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