6th Grade Vocabulary List – English A
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jockeyed – v. defeat someone through trickery or deceit.
unbridled – adj. unrestrained, uncontrolled.
exuberance – n., the quality or condition of being in lavish enthusiasm.
tsunami – n., a very large ocean wave caused by an underwater
earthquake or volcano.
maternal – adj. related to one’s mother.
nimble – adj., quick, light or agile in movement.
gingerly – adv. with great care.
spellbound – adj., enhanced by or as if by a spell; fascinated.
Homework due Friday: Look up each word in the dictionary. Give the
origin, not just the date, but the original meaning. Always look up root words!
6th Grade Vocabulary List – English A
Snow Falling in Spring