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sp list 1 6th grade
abeka 6th grade
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| asterisk | a mark (*) that resembles a star (n.) |
| astrology | the false belief that stars tell the future (n.) |
| astronomy | the scientific study of the stars and all the heavenly bodies (n.) |
| astronaut | a traveler in outer space (n.) |
| disastrous | causing much suffering and loss (adj.) |
| compelled | forced; commanded (v.) |
| compare | to point out similarities or differences (v.) |
| commodity | a useful product or service(n.) |
| complain | to find fault with (v.) |
| complex | complicated; having a number of parts (adj.) |
| contrite | feeling deeply sorry for having sinned (adj.) |
| compose | to make up; to put together (v.) |
| compound | having two or more parts put together (adj.) |
| comprehensive | complete; including all areas (adj.) |
| composition | a short writing assignment generally completed at school (n.) |
| compulsive | having to do with an impulse that is hard to resist; habitual (adj.) |
| conceal | to hide (v.) |
| conceit | pride (n.) |
| concentration | close attention(n.) |
| concept | an idea (n.) |
| compact | closely and firmly packed; taking little space (adj.) |
| conclusion | the end or last part (n.) |
| concrete | real; can be known by the senses (adj.) |
| condemn | to declare guilty; to sentence (v.) |
| condescend | to come down to another's mental or social level (v.) |
| confederate | one joined with another for support (n.) |
| consent | permission (n.) |
| convert | to change; to transform (v.) |
| buoyancy | the tendency to float (n.) |
| consistency | faithfulness; firmness of character (n.) |
| deficiency | shortage; inadequacy (n.) |
| frequency | how often something happens (n.) |
| privacy | the state of being apart from others (n.) |