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Welcome to the 6th Grade Page! Each post below pertains to something the class is currently working on, or something they will be learning about within the week. Homework for the week will be posted on or before every Monday.

Monday, April 4, 2016

Spelling List #29

Spelling and Vocabulary List-
***Please copy your list words three or more times,and your definitions 
twice for ALL Monday homework assignments***
Spelling List:
  1. translate- to put in a different language
  2. transfigure- to change in form or appearance
  3. transition- a passing from one state, subject, place to another
  4. transport- to carry from one place to another
  5. epidermis- the outer layer of skin
  6. epistle- a letter or message which commonly includes a set of directions
  7. epitaph- a short tribute to a person; an inscription on a tomb
  8. epitome- an ideal representative
  9. episode- a happening in real life or in a story
  10. bounteous- plentiful; generous
  11. perilous- full of danger
  12. virtuous- good; pure; upright
  13. haughty-arrogantly superior; disdainful (Antonym- humble)
  14. abbreviate-shorten (Antonym- lengthen)
  15. cordial- friendly (Antonym- unfriendly)
Reading Vocabulary:
  1. furrow- to make a trail in the groups or on the surface
  2. impertinent- not showing proper respect; rude
  3. mock- to tease or taunt
  4. writhing- making continual twisting and turning movements
  5. derision- to make fun of