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

5th and 6th Grade Vocabulary Pages Index

1.            Scientist – One who studies cause and effect relationships

My son wants to be a scientist when he graduates from college.

2.            Model – A replica or simulation of a device or system

We developed a computer model of the airplane we intend to build.

3.            Estate – A large residence with extensive land around it

George Washington lived on an estate called Mount Vernon.

4.            General – An important military leader in charge of thousands

The general commanded thousands of men and machines.

5.            Mystery – An unknown happening, a puzzle

Why his dentures bothered him is a mystery to us.

6.            Forensic – Using science in police or court matters

We sent the bullet to the forensic lab to be tested and examined.

7.            Anthropologist – One who studies humans and their history

Margaret Mead was a famous anthropologist who traveled the world.

8.            Identity – What something or someone is, characteristics

They tried to get my social security number so they could steal my identity.

9.            Dentures – False teeth

My new dentures look just like real teeth and fit perfectly.

10.        Researchers – People who search through records and experiment

The researchers found many old drawings of Washington.

11.        Clue – A piece of evidence, a hint, a sign

The biggest clue was his abandoned car with the keys in it.

12.        Statue – A three dimensional likeness of person or thing

The Statue of Liberty was given to the United States by France.

13.        Mask – A full or partial face covering with eye holes

Jim Carey played in a movie called “The Mask”.

14.        Accurate – Exact, perfectly correct, precise

The rifle was very accurate and he brought home many squirrels.

15.        Digital – Using electronic processes

My digital clock displays the correct time for me.

16.        Analog – Using springs, levers, or mechanical processes

My analog clock has hour and minute hands for me to read.

17.        Process – A way of making things, or causing things to happen

What is the process for applying for a job at this restaurant?

18.        Reverse – To turn back, to run something backwards

You can be sure that nothing will reverse the march of time.

19.        Create – To make, manufacture, build, or bring into being

We want to create a new park where everyone can enjoy themselves.

20.        Desperate – Suffering from extreme need or anxiety, despairing

I am just desperate for a piece of pepperoni pizza.