6th Grade Words of the Day ('25-'26)

insubordinate (adj.)

Disobedient to authority; refusing to follow rules.

Symmetrical (adj.)

Made up of exactly similar parts facing each other or around an axis.

assimilate (v.)

to absorb or integrate into a culture or group

Perseverance (n.)

continued efforts in spite of difficulties

Compensate (v.)

to make up for; to repay for services

Vulnerable (adj.)

(adj.) open to attack; capable of being wounded or damaged; unprotected

Incompetent (adj.)

not having or showing the necessary skills to do something successfully

Reputation (n.)

the beliefs or opinions that are generally held about someone or something

Misinterpret (v.)

to understand incorrectly

Exasperated (adj.)

frustrated; annoyed; irritated

Banter (n., v.)

Verb definition: To exchange playful, lighthearted, remarks; lighthearted conversation

Noun definition: playful, lighthearted remarks.

Fickle (adj.)

(adj.) liable to change very rapidly; marked by a lack of constancy or steadiness, inconsistent

Laden (adj.)

heavily loaded or weighed down

Reprimand (v., n.)

v. To scold or find fault with

n. A scold or criticism

Raucous (adj.)

(adj.) disagreeably harsh-sounding; disorderly

Radiant (adj.)

Sending out light; shining or glowing brightly

Gnawing (adj., v.)

(Adj.) persistently worrying or distressing

(V.) bite or nibble persistently

Pseudonym (n.)

A made up name, often taken on by a writer who wants to keep their name a secret

Wretched (adj.)

In a very unhappy or unfortunate condition; used to describe someone or something you dislike.

Deprived (adj.)

Suffering from a lack of basic things or benefits.

edict (n.)

An official order issued by someone in authority.

curfew (n.)

A rule or regulation requiring a person or a group of people to be in their homes by a certain time.

petty (adj.)

Unimportant or trivial

Exile (n., v.)

n. the state of being forced out of your country

v. to force someone to live in another country

prohibited (adj.)

Forbidden; banned

virtuous (adj.)

Having or showing high moral standards.

ploy (n.)

A clever plan or action designed to turn a situation to one's own advantage.

activist (n.)

A person who campaigns to bring about change

chaos (n.)

Complete disorder and confusion

defy (v.)

To openly resist or refuse to obey

elated (adj.)

Incredibly happy

negligent (adj.)

Failing to take proper care in doing something,

neglectful

vulgar (adj.)

Lacking sophistication or good taste.

omen (n.)

An event regarded as a sign that something good or evil might happen.

prophet (n.)

A person who expresses powerful statements inspired by religion or the voice of his/her god.

A person who can seemingly predict future events

specimen (n.)

An animal, plant, piece of mineral, etc. used in scientific study or display.

ordeal (n.)

A painful, difficult, or horrific experience, especially one that lasts a while

seize (v.)

To take hold of suddenly and forcibly

fret (v.)

Be constantly or visibly worried or anxious

hostel (n.)

An establishment which provides inexpensive lodging or food for certain groups of people, like students, travelers, or workers.

tenant (n.)

A person who pays rent for the right to live or work in a place owned by someone else

insistent (adj.)

Demanding something firmly; refusing to give up.

Repulsive (adj.)

Causing strong dislike or disgust

Smirk (n., v.)

N: A smug, conceited*, or silly smile

*proud of oneself in a mean, arrogant way

V: Smiling in a smug, conceited, or silly way

Abrupt (adj.)

Sudden and unexpected

Beckon (V.)

To make a gesture with the hand, arm, or head to head to encourage someone to come closer

Accumulate (v.)

to gather or collect over time.

Hysterical (adj.)

Extremely emotional or out of control.

Eclipse (n., v.)

Noun: The blocking of light by an object, like a moon, from another object, like a sun.

Verb: The act of an object blocking the light of another object.

Legitimate (Adj.)

lawful, rightful; reasonable, justifiable

Obstinate (adj.)

stubbornly refusing to change one's behavior or mind

Tattered (adj.)

old and torn; in poor condition

Overwhelm (v.)

To overpower or affect someone too much.

Anonymous (adj.)

of an unknown source or unrevealed name

Miraculous (adj.)

Amazing and almost impossible; like a miracle

Perception (n.)

The way someone understands or

interprets something.

Emphatic (adj.)

expressing something forcibly and clearly

Constrict (v.)

To tighten or make narrower, often when pressure is applied

Assumption (n.)

Something believed to be true without proof that it is.

vague (adj.)

uncertain or unclear in meaning; not specific

reluctant

unwilling, holding back

coincidence

two or more things occurring at the same time by chance

speculate

to look at and think about something from different points of view

confide

to trust (another) with information or a secret

practical

useful

inconsolable

very sad; unable to be comforted

ascend

to move upward, to rise from a lower station

aptitude

a natural ability to do something

anticipate

to expect beforehand

obstruct

to be or get in the way of; prevent; hinder

moral

A practical lesson about right and wrong

stagnate

To fail to develop, change, or move.