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6th grade vocabulary words

A suggested collection for 6th grade practice. Read the meanings, try the examples, and use each word in a sentence of your own.

Word	Meaning	In a sentence
analyzeverb	To study something carefully by examining its parts and how they relate.	We will analyze the survey responses to find common concerns.
argumentnoun	A claim supported by reasons or evidence.	Her argument for a later start time included evidence about sleep.
contextnoun	The surrounding information or situation that helps explain what something means.	Read the whole paragraph to understand the word in context.
evidencenoun	Information or observations that help show whether a claim is true.	The footprints provided evidence that an animal had crossed the garden.
hypothesisnoun	A proposed explanation that can be tested using observations or an investigation.	Our hypothesis was that the seedlings would grow taller with more light.
interpretverb	To explain or understand the meaning of something.	How do you interpret the final line of the story?
justifyverb	To give reasons or evidence showing that a choice, claim, or action is reasonable.	Justify your answer with a calculation.
perspectivenoun	A way of thinking about or viewing a situation.	Reading the diary gave us a different perspective on the journey.
relevantadjective	Closely connected to the topic or purpose being considered.	Include only details that are relevant to your main question.
summarizeverb	To state the main points briefly.	Summarize the article in three sentences.