150 Words Every Sixth Grader Should Know How to Spell: List 10

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  1. adjustable
    capable of being changed so as to match or fit
  2. confetti
    small bits of colored paper thrown for festive occasions
  3. bagel
    a yeast-raised, doughnut-shaped roll with hard crust
  4. wrought
    shaped to fit by altering the contours of a pliable mass
  5. warily
    in a manner marked by keen caution and watchful prudence
  6. vicinity
    a surrounding or nearby region
  7. triumphant
    experiencing victory
  8. tranquil
    free from disturbance by heavy waves
  9. tarpaulin
    waterproofed canvas
  10. solitude
    a state of social isolation
  11. slaughter
    the killing of animals, as for food
  12. signature
    your name written in your own handwriting
  13. rehearsal
    a practice session in preparation for a public performance
  14. reciprocal
    concerning each of two or more persons or things
  15. notwithstanding
    despite anything to the contrary
Created on Mon Jun 02 11:04:49 EDT 2025 (updated Fri Jul 11 10:54:23 EDT 2025)

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