Fifth and Sixth Grade Vocabulary Pages with Definitions and Sentences 5th and 6th Grade Vocabulary Pages

5th and 6th Grade Vocabulary Pages Index - 04/19/06

1.            Frequently – Often, repeatedly

We go to the movies frequently.

2.            Restroom – Toilet, bathroom, latrine

She asked if she might use the restroom.

3.            Handling – Processing, touching, moving around

The rabbit died because of too much handling.

4.            Residents – Those living in a place or area

Several of the residents complained about the noise.

5.            Global – Around the world, international

A global business serves many countries around the world.

6.            Nominee – One who has been selected, chosen, or picked

My cousin was a nominee for Miss Lancaster of 2006.

7.            Sworn – Having taken an oath, pledged, promised

Government officials are sworn in by taking an oath of service.

8.            Supreme – Highest, most important, top

The Supreme Court of the United States is the highest court.

9.            Justice – A judge, the legal process

My brother was married by a judge who is a Justice of the Peace.

10.        Fungus – An ancient plant that can infect animals (humans)

This fungus makes my feet itch when they get sweaty.

11.        Decline – Grow less powerful, diminish, shrink

Our grandfather’s health has begun to decline.

12.        Complex – Many interrelated parts, processes, or relationships

The story was so complex that I was unable to understand it.

13.        Harlequin – A clown, gaily painted or dressed

Aunt Sarah likes to dress up as a harlequin for the parade.

14.        Interview – To question, an informational conversation

The interview was short and not very informative.

15.        Factors – Elements, pieces, parts, causes

There are many factors that go into a tough decision like this.

16.        Amphibian – Able to live on land and in water

The toad is an amphibian that can live on land or water.

17.        Culprit – The guilty or responsible one

The raccoon turned out to be the real culprit.

18.        Phantom – An imaginary, spooky, ghost-like figure

We listened to “Phantom of the Opera” all evening.

19.        Broadway – A famous street in New York with many theaters

I’ve never been to either Broadway or Wall Street in New York.

20.        Opera – A play that is entirely sung

You have to know the story in order to enjoy an opera.