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.
