6th. Grade Spelling List No. 6
6th
Grade Spelling List
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1. fortify to make strong or secure v.
2. fortress a permanent stronghold for defense n.
3. fortitude strength to bear misfortune n.
4. effort a conscious putting forth of energy n.
5. geography the description of the earth and its surface n.
6. geology the study of the earth through rocks n.
7. geometry the branch of mathematics
PREFIXES The Greek prefixes mon- and mono- mean "one."
8. bisect to divide into two equal parts v.
9 bicycle a vehicle with two wheels (one behind another) n.
10. binoculars field glasses (used by both eyes) n.
11. biennial occurring every two years or lasting for two years, (as plants) adj.
12. triangle a three-sided figure n.
13. triceps a large muscle at the back of the upper arm n.
14. trilingual having or expressed in three languages adj.
15. tripod a three-legged stand; easel n.
16. triune being three in one adj.
SUFFIXES The suffix -ance means "state, act of, process." It is used to form nouns.
17. disturbance something that bothers n.
18. alliance a union or agreement n.
19. acceptance the act of receiving; approval n.
20. guidance the act of directing n.
21. assistance help or support n.
22. resistance the act of opposing n.
23. hindrance something that gets in the say n.
24. allegiance devotion; loyalty n.
25. repentance sorrow for having done wrong and a desire to correct it n.
26. abundance much more than enough n.
27. performance the giving of a play, concert, circus, or other show n.
28. attendance the act of being present n.
29. appearance the act of coming into sight n.
30. allowance money given for a certain purpose n.
31. resemblance likeness n.
32. endurance the power to keep on without giving up n.
33. appliance a machine or electrical device n.
34. assurance confidence; certainty n.
35. insurance a system of protection from loss n.