Spelling Bee Vocabulary (Grades 4-6)

A comprehensive set of vocabulary flashcards for Grade 4-6 Spelling Bee preparation.

cat

A small domesticated feline kept as a pet.

fan

A device that moves air for cooling; also, a person who likes something a lot.

bedroom

A room in a home where people sleep.

summer

The warmest season of the year.

calendar

A chart that shows the days, weeks, and months of a year.

dog

A domesticated canine kept as a pet or for work.

girl

A female child.

chair

A piece of furniture made for sitting.

winter

The coldest season of the year.

restaurant

A place where people pay to eat meals.

run

To move quickly on foot.

boy

A male child.

table

A piece of furniture with a flat top and legs, used for eating or working.

autumn

The season between summer and winter; also called fall.

tomorrow

The day after today.

jump

To push oneself off the ground into the air.

hot

Having a high temperature.

orange

A color between red and yellow; also, a citrus fruit of that color.

spring

The season when plants begin to grow after winter.

knowledge

Information, understanding, or skills gained through learning or experience.

book

A written or printed work bound together and usually having pages.

cold

Having a low temperature.

yellow

The bright color of sunshine and bananas.

thirsty

Needing or wanting to drink.

daughter

A female child of a parent.

pen

An instrument for writing with ink.

ice

Frozen water.

green

The color of grass and many leaves.

hungry

Needing or wanting food.

enough

As much or as many as required.

red

The color of strawberries and stop signs.

key

A device used to lock or unlock something; also, something important.

morning

The time of day from sunrise until noon.

healthy

In good physical or mental condition.

through

From one side out to the other side of something.

blue

The color of a clear daytime sky.

leg

A limb used for standing and walking.

evening

The part of the day from late afternoon to night.

careful

Taking pains; acting with caution.

caught

Past tense of catch; seized or captured.

big

Large in size.

man

An adult male human.

listen

To pay attention to sound.

always

At all times; on every occasion.

thought

Past tense of think; an idea or opinion.

small

Little in size; not large.

map

A drawing that shows the locations of places.

picture

An image created by drawing, painting, or photography.

never

At no time; not ever.

environment

The surroundings or conditions in which a person, animal, or plant lives.

apple

A round, crisp fruit with red, green, or yellow skin.

happy

Feeling or showing joy or pleasure.

brother

A male sibling.

beautiful

Pleasing to the senses or mind; very attractive.

island

A piece of land completely surrounded by water.

ball

A round object used in games and sports.

family

A group of related people, usually parents and children.

sister

A female sibling.

favorite

Most liked or preferred.

science

The study of the natural world through observation and experiments.

fish

A cold-blooded animal that lives in water and breathes with gills.

friend

A person whom you know and like.

mother

A female parent.

chocolate

A sweet brown food made from roasted cocoa beans.

believe

To accept that something is true or real.

hand

The part of the body at the end of the arm used for grasping.

school

A place where students go to learn.

father

A male parent.

elephant

A very large gray animal with a trunk and tusks.

foreign

From or belonging to another country.

foot

The lower extremity of the leg on which a person stands; plural: feet.

teacher

A person who helps students learn.

pencil

A writing instrument made of wood and graphite.

strawberry

A small, sweet red fruit with tiny seeds on its surface.

conversation

A spoken exchange of thoughts, ideas, or feelings between people.

bird

An animal with feathers, wings, and a beak that usually can fly.

student

A person who is studying, especially in a school or college.

eraser

A small piece of rubber or similar material used to remove pencil marks.

vegetable

An edible plant or part of a plant, such as carrots or spinach.

opportunity

A favorable chance or situation for success or progress.

tree

A tall plant with a trunk, branches, and leaves.

water

A clear, tasteless liquid essential for life.

window

An opening in a wall fitted with glass that lets in light and air.

library

A place where books and other materials are kept for reading or borrowing.

challenge

A difficult task or problem that requires effort to overcome.

car

A road vehicle with an engine, four wheels, and seats for passengers.

flower

The part of a plant that is often colorful and produces seeds.

door

A movable barrier that opens and closes an entrance.

necessary

Required or needed.

conscious

Aware of and responding to one’s surroundings.

doll

A small model of a human figure used as a child’s toy.

garden

A piece of ground used for growing flowers, vegetables, or other plants.

animal

A living creature that is not a plant.

different

Not the same as something else.

definitely

Without doubt; certainly.

egg

An oval object laid by birds and others, often eaten as food.

kitchen

A room where food is prepared and cooked.

travel

To go from one place to another, often over a distance.

exercise

Physical activity done to keep the body healthy and strong.

February

The second month of the year.