6th Grade ELA: our 38 Vocab Words of the Day

Question 1

a combination of statements, ideas, or features of a situation that are opposed to one another.

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contradiction

Question 2

the leading character or one of the major characters in a drama, movie, novel, or other fictional text.

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protagonist

Question 3

an abbreviation formed from the initial (aka the first) letters of other words and pronounced as a word.

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acronym

Question 4

A change which is a result or consequence of an action or other cause. Hint: it's a noun

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effect

Question 5

(to be or to walk) cautiously or carefully. Hint: the correct vocab word is used in the novel "The Breadwinner"

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gingerly

Question 6

the state of being mentally ill, especially severely.

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MADNESS

Question 7

able to produce farm crops or other vegetation.

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FERTILE

Question 8

working raised designs in threads of silk, cotton, gold, silver, or other material upon any woven fabric with a needle

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embroidery

Question 9

the use of words to express something other than and especially the opposite of the literal meaning.

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irony

Question 10

1) To leave without permission (aka to go A.W.O.L. or M.I.A.). or 2) (of a place) empty of people.

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DESERT

Question 11

brave, spirited, noble-minded, or chivalrous: exceptionally polite & attentive to others, especially to women; courtly.

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GALLANT

Question 12

To cause something to happen; to bring about (a change).

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affect

Question 13

the act of becoming fully aware of something as a fact

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realization

Question 14

withstand the action or effect of and not give in to it

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RESIST

Question 15

1) control of or dominion over an area or people. 2) regulations or principles governing an activity or a game.

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RULE or RULES

Question 16

a two-wheeled vehicle used in ancient times. For example: Especially in Ancient Rome (aka the Roman Empire

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CHARIOT

Question 17

1) used as a title indicating eminence or distinction, given to judges & high officials. 2) bringing or worthy of honor

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HONORABLE

Question 18

a shortened form of a word or phrase

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abbreviation

Question 19

(noun form)- a person who rises in opposition or armed resistance against an established government or ruler.

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REBEL

Question 20

make an attack or assault in return for a similar attack.

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RETALIATE

Question 21

unable to produce (food and/or offspring) or without vegetation.

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BARREN

Question 22

a duty, obligation, or burden

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responsibility

Question 23

cause (someone) to do something through reasoning or argument.

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PERSUADE

Question 24

This action (so a verb) is required in order for someone to produce analysis.

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analyze

Question 25

a character in a story who is presented as the chief foe (or enemy) of the protagonist.

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antagonist

Question 26

a condition that causes pain and suffering or illness.

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AFFLICTION

Question 27

A note of explanation or comment added to a text or diagram.

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annotation

Question 28

experiencing worry, unease, or nervousness, typically about an imminent event or something with an uncertain outcome.

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ANXIOUS or ANXIOUSLY

Question 29

happening in the opposite way to what is expected, and typically causing wry amusement because of this.

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ironic

Question 30

A detailed examination of the elements or structure of something.

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analysis

Question 31

concealed or hidden from view. For example: "Holding up a lantern, the ________ goddess said..." -"Ceres & Proserpina"

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SHROUDED

Question 32

give (someone or oneself) a different appearance in order to conceal one's identity.

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disguise

Question 33

to be silent and refuse to smile or be pleasant to people because you are angry about something. In "The Breadwinner"

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sulk

Question 34

feeling or showing tiredness, especially as a result of excessive exertion or lack of sleep.

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WEARY or WEARILY

Question 35

To think of something with sadness and longing for a time that's in the past.

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WISTFULLY

Question 36

a literary element that involves a struggle between two opposing forces, usually a protagonist and an antagonist.

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conflict

Question 37

The act of adding notes to a text (or diagram) giving explanation or comment on what is going on in a story.

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annotate

Question 38

careful in one's speech or actions, in order to avoid causing offense or to gain an advantage. Not wanting attention.

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DISCREET or DISCRETION

6th Grade ELA: our 38 Vocab Words of the Day

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6th Grade ELA: our 38 Vocab Words of the Day

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