Lesson 14 6th Grade Vocabulary

spacecraft

Pilot is to airplane as astronaut is to

supply

Astonish is to surprise as provide is to

lengthy

Clear is to murky as brief is to

pod

Corn is to cob as pea is to

interesting

Famous is to unknown as dreary is to

unnamed

What does the word anonymous mean in the sentence below? The donor of the generous gift to the food bank wishes to remain anonymous.

strive to equal

What does the word emulate mean in the sentence below? Brian wishes to emulate the fine performance of his violin teacher.

doubtful

What does the word skeptical mean in the sentence below? Haley was skeptical that the basketball shoes would make her jump that much higher.

overly mild statement

What does the word understatement mean in the sentence below? To describe that hilarious comedian as amusing is an understatement.

changed direction

What does the word veered mean in the sentence below? The sailboat veered off course in the gusting wind.