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English A 6th Grade Vocabulary List
Dec. 7 – 11
adage – n., a proverb or short saying expressing a general truth.
bonanza – n., a situation or event that creates a sudden increase in wealth, good
fortune, or profits.
churlish - adj., rude in a mean-spirited and surly way.
citadel – n., a fortress, typically on high ground, protecting or dominating a
city.
collaborate – v., work jointly on an activity, especially to produce or create
something.
decree - n., an official order issued by a legal authority.
discordant - adj., disagreeing or incongruous.
evolve - v., develop gradually, especially from a simple to a more complex
form.
excerpt – n., passage from text
Homework due Friday: Look up each word in the dictionary. Use root
words if you can’t find the origin of the given word.
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