6th Grade Vocabulary Flashcards

Vocabulary and Definitions

• The Sun: The star closest to Earth, providing light and heat essential for life.
• 270 Bones: The number of bones in an adult human body; infants have more, which fuse as they grow.
• Conflict: The main issue or challenge faced by characters in a story and a central element of plot development.
• Snapchat: A social media platform known for its ephemeral image sharing; recognizable by its distinct logo.
• Russia: The largest country in the world, spanning Eastern Europe and northern Asia.
• Acute Angle: An angle measuring less than 90 degrees; sharp and often denoted in geometric contexts.
• Radius: The line segment from the center of a circle to any point on its circumference, defining the circle's size.
• Canada: The country located to the north of the United States, known for its vast wilderness and multicultural cities.
• Full Moon: A lunar phase where the moon appears fully illuminated, casting bright light with no visible shadows.
• 6 Countries: Texas was once part of six different nations before joining the United States.
• Evaporation: The process by which water turns to vapor when heated, playing a crucial role in the water cycle.
• Quince: The Spanish term for fifteen, also a fruit known for its culinary uses.
• Offense in Basketball: The phase when a team has possession of the ball and attempts to score points.
• Ring of Fire: A region in the Pacific Ocean known for its high volcanic and seismic activity, including earthquakes and tsunamis.
• Cassette Tape: A medium used to record and play back audio, popular before digital formats.
• Adverbs: Words that modify verbs, adjectives, or other adverbs, describing how an action is performed (e.g., swiftly, quietly).
• Goldilocks: A character from a well-known fairy tale who encounters three bears, often conveying themes of curiosity and consequences.
• Peter Piper: The character associated with a tongue twister involving pickled peppers.
• Air Force One: The official aircraft used by the President of the United States for travel.
• Fiona: The name of Shrek's wife in the popular animated film series.
• Water (H2O): The chemical formula representing water, a vital substance for all known forms of life.
• 15: Number with significance in various contexts; may relate to ages, scoring, or counting systems.
• Paste Function: A computer function used to insert previously copied data into a document or area.
• 9 Players: The number of players on a standard baseball team; all positions play a role in the game.
• Primary Colors: The fundamental colors (red, blue, yellow) that can be combined to create a broad spectrum of other colors.
• Odd Number Riddle (11): A riddle where removing a letter from "eleven" results in "even."
• Match Riddle: A riddle describing a matchstick, highlighting its color changes through usage.
• Quarter Note: A musical note that is held for one beat in standard musical notation.
• Ton Riddle: A riddle illustrating the word "ton" – spelling it backward gives the word "not," emphasizing a play on words.
• Thesaurus: A reference book or digital resource that lists synonyms and antonyms, useful for expanding vocabulary.