125 Words Every 6th Grader Should Know: List 7

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  1. appease
    cause to be more favorably inclined; gain the good will of
    In order to have a certain type of success, you’re told you have to appease and pacify the audience. New York Times (Aug 12, 2018)
  2. arrogant
    having or showing feelings of unwarranted importance
    I don't care whether people think I'm smug and arrogant. The Guardian (Jul 17, 2010)
  3. cultivate
    foster the growth of
    The leaders of the group clearly valued and cultivated the talent of their female members. Hidden Figures
  4. distinguish
    mark as different
    The main building was called “the house,” to distinguish it from the cottages. The Awakening
  5. exempt
    freed from or not subject to an obligation or liability
    Only children and those who have medical reasons for not being vaccinated are exempt from the new rule. The Guardian (Nov 16, 2021)
  6. frustration
    a feeling of annoyance at being hindered or criticized
    She frowns deeply, shaking her head in frustration. Water for Elephants
  7. inevitable
    incapable of being avoided or prevented
    They shivered at the thought of their inevitable fate. Redwall
  8. lurch
    move haltingly and unsteadily
    The minivan lurched to a stop, throwing all four of us forward. The Darkest Minds
  9. overwhelm
    overcome, as with emotions or perceptual stimuli
    The blackness of the sea suddenly overwhelmed her; it was nothing more than a vast emptiness. When the Sea Turned to Silver
  10. reckless
    marked by defiant disregard for danger or consequences
    It had been reckless and foolish, and yet it had felt good to speak my mind. The Lions of Little Rock
  11. recoil
    draw back, as with fear or pain
    The cold, slimy thing grazed Sheed’s thumb, causing him to recoil and squeal. The Last Last-Day-of-Summer
  12. resolve
    bring to an end; settle conclusively
    “The problems that remain are serious and must be resolved through negotiations.” New York Times (May 6, 2021)
  13. spacious
    having ample room
    We stepped into the kitchen, a large spacious room. The Bluest Eye
  14. tentative
    hesitant or lacking confidence; unsettled in mind or opinion
    Her gestures were slow and tentative and her eyes reflected deep mental confusion. Life of Pi
  15. urgent
    compelling immediate action
    “Out of the way! Out of the way! This is urgent!” Lucky Broken Girl
Created on Thu Dec 02 08:45:38 EST 2021 (updated Thu Dec 16 12:49:09 EST 2021)

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