For teachers
New York, grades 1 to 6
6 lists, 541 words. Print this page and each list is a code a student can point a phone at.
Word lists from New York State Next Generation ELA Standards.
Tap Open on a phone to see a list, or print the page and hand it out. Nothing on this page is uploaded: the words travel inside the link itself.
Every word, in text
The same words the codes carry, written out so you can read, copy or search them without a phone. Open a list to see it.
Grade 1111 words
| Word | How to say it | What it means |
|---|---|---|
| above | uh-BUHV | in a higher place |
| across | uhk-RAWS | from one side to the other |
| add | AD | to put together or find a total |
| afraid | uhf-RAYD | feeling fear or worry |
| after | AF-tur | later than something else |
| again | uh-GEHN | one more time |
| answer | AN-sur | a reply to a question |
| around | ur-OWND | on every side or nearby |
| because | bih-KAWZ | for the reason that |
| before | bih-FAWR | earlier than something else |
| begin | bih-GIHN | to start |
| below | bih-LOH | in a lower place |
| between | biht-WEEN | in the space separating two things |
| birthday | BURTH-dAY | the yearly day someone was born |
| both | BOHTH | the two together |
| brother | BRUH-thur | a male sibling |
| carry | KA-ree | to hold and move something |
| change | CHAYNJ | to make or become different |
| children | CHIHL-druhn | young people |
| city | SIH-tee | a large town where many people live and work |
| close | KLOHS | nearby; to shut |
| color | KUH-lur | the appearance of something, such as red, blue, or green |
| could | KOOD | was able to or might be able to |
| country | KUHN-tree | a nation with its own land and government |
| day | DAY | a period of twenty-four hours |
| different | DIH-fur-uhnt | not the same |
| does | DUHZ | performs or carries out |
| earth | URTH | the planet where we live; soil or ground |
| enough | ih-NUHF | as much as is needed |
| every | EH-vur-ee | each one in a group |
| family | FA-muh-lee | people related to one another or who care for one another |
| father | FAH-thur | a male parent |
| find | FEYEND | to discover or locate |
| first | FURST | coming before all others |
| follow | FAH-lOH | to go after or do what directions say |
| food | FOOD | something people or animals eat for energy and growth |
| found | FOWND | discovered or located |
| friend | FREHND | a person you know, like, and trust |
| funny | FUH-nee | causing laughter or amusement |
| give | GIHV | to hand or provide something to someone |
| goes | GOHZ | moves from one place to another |
| great | GRAYT | very good, large, or important |
| grow | GROH | to become larger or develop |
| happy | HA-pee | feeling pleased or joyful |
| hear | HEER | to notice sound with your ears |
| help | HEHLP | to make something easier for someone |
| here | HEER | in this place |
| house | HOWS | a building where people live |
| important | ihm-PAWR-tuhnt | having great meaning or value |
| inside | ihn-SEYED | in the inner part of something |
| jump | JUHMP | to push yourself off the ground |
| keep | KEEP | to hold, save, or continue to have |
| kind | KEYEND | caring and helpful; also a type of thing |
| know | NOH | to understand or be aware of |
| large | LAHRJ | big in size or amount |
| laugh | LAF | to make a happy sound |
| learn | LURN | to gain knowledge or a skill |
| letter | LEH-tur | a written symbol used in an alphabet |
| light | LEYET | brightness that lets us see; not heavy |
| little | LIH-tuhl | small in size or amount |
| live | LEYEV | to be alive; to make your home somewhere |
| long | LAWNG | measuring a great distance or lasting much time |
| many | MEH-nee | a large number |
| mother | MUH-thur | a female parent |
| name | NAYM | a word used to identify someone or something |
| near | NIHR | close by |
| never | NEH-vur | not at any time |
| night | NEYET | the dark time between evening and morning |
| number | NUHM-bur | a symbol or word used for counting |
| often | AW-fuhn | many times |
| once | WUHNS | one time |
| only | OHN-lee | no more than; just one |
| other | UH-thur | a different one |
| outside | OWT-SEYED | not inside; the outer part |
| own | OHN | belonging to oneself |
| paper | PAY-pur | thin material used for writing, drawing, or wrapping |
| people | PEE-puhl | human beings |
| picture | PIHK-chur | an image, drawing, or photograph |
| place | PLAYS | a particular location |
| plant | PLANT | a living thing that usually grows in soil |
| play | PLAY | to have fun or take part in a game |
| please | PLEEZ | a polite word used when asking |
| point | POYNT | a particular idea, place, or sharp end |
| read | REHD | to understand written words |
| right | REYET | correct; also the direction opposite left |
| school | SKOOL | a place where people learn |
| sentence | SEHN-tuhns | a group of words that expresses a complete thought |
| should | SHOOD | used to say what is expected or best |
| small | SMAWL | little in size or amount |
| something | SUHM-thihng | a thing that is not named |
| sound | SOWND | something heard by the ears |
| spell | SPEHL | to say or write the letters of a word in order |
| still | STIHL | not moving; continuing up to now |
| story | STAW-ree | a telling of real or imagined events |
| study | STUH-dee | to spend time learning about something |
| such | SUHCH | of that kind |
| together | tuh-GEH-thur | with one another or in one group |
| under | UHN-dur | below something |
| until | uhn-TIHL | up to a certain time |
| use | YOOS | to put something to work for a purpose |
| very | VEH-ree | to a high degree |
| water | WAW-tur | the clear liquid that people, animals, and plants need to live |
| where | WEHR | in what place |
| which | WIHCH | what one or ones |
| while | WEYEL | during the time that |
| why | WEYE | for what reason |
| without | wih-THOWT | not having or using |
| world | WURLD | Earth and all its people and places |
| would | WOOD | used to describe a possible or expected action |
| write | REYET | to form words or ideas with letters |
| young | YUHNG | having lived for only a short time |
Grade 299 words
| Word | How to say it | What it means |
|---|---|---|
| action | AK-shuhn | something that is done |
| actually | AK-choo-uh-lee | in fact or really |
| adventure | ad-VEHN-chur | an exciting or unusual experience |
| always | AWL-wAYz | at all times |
| animal | A-nuh-muhl | a living thing that eats food and can usually move on its own |
| another | uh-NUH-thur | one more or a different one |
| arrive | ur-EYEV | to reach a place |
| autumn | AW-tuhm | the season between summer and winter |
| beautiful | BYOO-tuh-fuhl | very pleasing to see, hear, or experience |
| believe | bih-LEEV | to think something is true |
| better | BEH-tur | of higher quality or more suitable |
| build | BIHLD | to make by putting parts together |
| busy | BIH-zee | having much to do |
| careful | KEHR-fuhl | taking care to avoid mistakes or harm |
| cause | KAHZ | something that makes another thing happen |
| center | SEHN-tur | the middle point or part |
| certain | SUR-tuhn | sure or known to be true |
| circle | SUR-kuhl | a round shape with every edge equally far from its center |
| class | KLAS | a group of students learning together; a category |
| clear | KLIHR | easy to see or understand |
| cloud | KLOWD | a mass of tiny water drops or ice crystals in the sky |
| community | kuhm-YOO-nuh-tee | people living or working in the same area |
| complete | kuhm-PLEET | having every part; to finish |
| could | KOOD | was able to or might be able to |
| decide | dih-SEYED | to make a choice |
| deep | DEEP | extending far down or inward |
| describe | dihs-KREYEB | to tell what someone or something is like |
| difference | DIH-fur-uhns | the way things are not the same |
| direction | dur-EHK-shuhn | the way something moves or faces; an instruction |
| discover | dihs-KUH-vur | to find or learn something for the first time |
| during | DOO-rihng | throughout a period of time |
| early | UR-lee | before the usual or expected time |
| easy | EE-zee | not hard to do or understand |
| edge | EHJ | the outside line or border of something |
| effect | ih-FEHKT | a change caused by something |
| example | ihg-ZAM-puhl | something that shows what a group or idea is like |
| explain | ihks-PLAYN | to make an idea clear by giving details |
| fact | FAKT | something known to be true |
| fair | FEHR | just and equal; also pleasant weather |
| famous | FAY-muhs | known by many people |
| farm | FAHRM | land used to grow crops or raise animals |
| favorite | FAY-vur-iht | liked more than others |
| finally | FEYE-nuh-lee | at the end or after a long time |
| forest | FAW-ruhst | a large area covered with trees |
| future | FYOO-chur | the time that has not happened yet |
| ground | GROWND | the surface of the earth |
| group | GROOP | a number of people or things together |
| happen | HA-puhn | to take place |
| healthy | HEHL-thee | well and strong; helping the body stay well |
| idea | EYE-DEE-uh | a thought or plan |
| island | EYE-luhnd | land completely surrounded by water |
| language | LANG-gwuhj | a system of words and signs used to communicate |
| later | LAY-tur | after now or after a stated time |
| listen | LIH-suhn | to pay attention to sound |
| machine | muh-SHEEN | a device that uses power to do work |
| measure | MEH-zhur | to find the size, amount, or degree of something |
| minute | MIH-nuht | a unit of time equal to sixty seconds |
| mountain | MOWN-tuhn | a very high area of land |
| move | MOOV | to change position or place |
| notice | NOH-tuhs | to see, hear, or become aware of |
| ocean | OH-shuhn | a very large body of salt water |
| paragraph | PA-ruhg-raf | a group of sentences about one main idea |
| pattern | PA-turn | an arrangement that repeats or follows a rule |
| perhaps | pur-HAPS | maybe |
| person | PUR-suhn | a human being |
| problem | PRAHB-luhm | something difficult that needs a solution |
| question | KWEHS-chuhn | words used to ask for information |
| quickly | KWIHK-lee | at a fast speed |
| reason | REE-zuhn | a cause or explanation |
| remember | rih-MEHM-bur | to keep or bring back an idea in your mind |
| river | RIH-vur | a large natural stream of flowing water |
| science | SEYE-uhns | the study of the natural world through observation and testing |
| season | SEE-zuhn | one of the main parts of the year |
| second | SEH-kuhnd | coming after first; also a unit of time |
| several | SEHV-ruhl | more than two but not many |
| shape | SHAYP | the outline or form of something |
| simple | SIHM-puhl | easy to understand or having few parts |
| since | SIHNS | from a past time until now; because |
| special | SPEH-shuhl | different from the usual in an important way |
| spring | SPRIHNG | the season after winter; to jump or move suddenly |
| state | STAYT | a part of a country with its own government; a condition |
| street | STREET | a public road in a town or city |
| strong | STRAWNG | having great power or able to resist force |
| summer | SUH-mur | the warm season between spring and autumn |
| sure | SHOOR | certain or confident |
| table | TAY-buhl | a piece of furniture with a flat top |
| though | THOH | despite that; however |
| thought | THAWT | an idea formed in the mind |
| through | THROO | from one side or end to the other |
| toward | tuh-WAWRD | in the direction of |
| travel | TRA-vuhl | to go from one place to another |
| usually | YOO-zhuh-wuh-lee | most of the time |
| village | VIH-luhj | a small community or town |
| voice | VOYS | the sound made when a person speaks or sings |
| weather | WEH-thur | the outdoor conditions, such as temperature, wind, rain, or snow |
| whole | HOHL | all of something |
| winter | WIHN-tur | the cold season between autumn and spring |
| wonder | WUHN-dur | to feel curious or amazed |
| year | YIHR | a period of twelve months |
Grade 389 words
| Word | How to say it | What it means |
|---|---|---|
| ability | uh-BIH-luh-tee | the skill or power to do something |
| accident | AK-suh-duhnt | an unplanned event |
| active | AK-tihv | moving or doing things |
| agree | uhg-REE | to have the same opinion or say yes |
| ancient | AYN-chuhnt | from a very long time ago |
| appear | uh-PIHR | to come into view or seem to be |
| area | EH-ree-uh | a particular place or amount of space |
| arrange | ur-AYNJ | to put in a planned order or position |
| attention | uh-TEHN-shuhn | careful notice or focus |
| audience | AH-dee-uhns | people watching or listening |
| balance | BA-luhns | a steady position; an equal amount on each side |
| brave | BRAYV | ready to face danger or difficulty |
| bright | BREYET | giving much light; quick to learn |
| calendar | KA-luhn-dur | a chart that shows days, weeks, and months |
| century | SEHN-chur-ee | a period of one hundred years |
| certain | SUR-tuhn | sure or known to be true |
| climate | KLEYE-muht | the usual weather of a place over many years |
| compare | kuhm-PEHR | to examine how things are alike and different |
| complete | kuhm-PLEET | having every part; to finish |
| consider | kuhn-SIH-dur | to think carefully about |
| continue | kuhn-TIHN-yoo | to keep going |
| curious | KYOO-ree-uhs | wanting to learn or know more |
| describe | dihs-KREYEB | to tell what someone or something is like |
| detail | dih-TAYL | a small fact or part |
| develop | dih-VEH-luhp | to grow, improve, or create over time |
| difficult | DIH-fuh-kuhlt | hard to do or understand |
| direct | dur-EHKT | to guide; straight and without a turn |
| distance | DIHS-tuhns | the space between two places |
| divide | dih-VEYED | to separate into parts |
| energy | EH-nur-jee | the power needed to do work or cause change |
| enormous | ih-NAWR-muhs | extremely large |
| environment | ihn-VEYE-ruhn-muhnt | the surroundings and conditions where living things exist |
| especially | uhs-PEHSH-lee | more than usual or more than others |
| event | ih-VEHNT | something that happens, especially something important |
| evidence | EH-vuh-duhns | facts or signs that show something is true |
| exact | ihg-ZAKT | fully correct and precise |
| experience | ihk-SPIH-ree-uhns | something that happens to you; knowledge gained by doing |
| experiment | ihk-SPEH-ruh-muhnt | a test used to learn or discover something |
| explain | ihks-PLAYN | to make an idea clear by giving details |
| explore | ihks-PLAWR | to travel through or study something to learn about it |
| familiar | fuh-MIHL-yur | known from having seen or experienced it before |
| figure | FIHG-yur | a number, shape, person, or drawing |
| fraction | FRAK-shuhn | a number showing part of a whole |
| general | JEH-nur-uhl | relating to most things rather than one specific thing |
| government | GUH-vur-muhnt | the people and system that make rules for a place |
| history | HIHS-tur-ee | the study or record of past events |
| imagine | ih-MA-juhn | to form a picture or idea in your mind |
| include | ihn-KLOOD | to contain as a part |
| increase | ihn-KREES | to become or make greater |
| information | ihn-fur-MAY-shuhn | facts or details about something |
| instead | ihn-STEHD | in place of something else |
| interest | IHN-truhst | a feeling of wanting to know more |
| library | LEYEB-reh-ree | a place or collection containing books and other information |
| locate | LOH-kAYt | to find the position or place of |
| material | muh-TIH-ree-uhl | what something is made from; information used for a task |
| matter | MA-tur | physical material; also a subject or problem |
| method | MEH-thuhd | a way of doing something |
| natural | NA-chur-uhl | found in nature or not made by people |
| necessary | NEH-suh-seh-ree | needed or required |
| observe | uhb-ZURV | to watch carefully |
| opposite | AH-puh-zuht | completely different or facing the other way |
| organize | AWR-guh-nEYEz | to arrange in a clear, orderly way |
| passage | PA-suhj | a section of writing; a way through |
| possible | PAH-suh-buhl | able to happen or be done |
| predict | prih-DIHKT | to say what you think will happen |
| prepare | pree-PEHR | to get ready |
| probably | PRAH-buhb-lee | likely to happen or be true |
| protect | pruh-TEHKT | to keep safe from harm |
| purpose | PUR-puhs | the reason something exists or is done |
| realize | REE-uh-lEYEz | to understand clearly |
| region | REE-juhn | a particular area of land or space |
| result | rih-ZUHLT | what happens because of an action or process |
| sentence | SEHN-tuhns | a group of words that expresses a complete thought |
| solution | suh-LOO-shuhn | an answer to a problem |
| source | SAWRS | where something comes from or where information is found |
| specific | spuh-SIH-fihk | clearly named or exact |
| subject | suhb-JEHKT | the topic being discussed or studied |
| suppose | suh-POHZ | to think something may be true |
| surface | SUR-fuhs | the outside or top layer of something |
| symbol | SIHM-buhl | a sign, shape, or object that represents an idea |
| system | SIHS-tuhm | connected parts that work together |
| temperature | TEHM-pruh-chur | a measure of how hot or cold something is |
| tradition | truh-DIH-shuhn | a custom or belief passed from one generation to another |
| understand | uhn-durs-TAND | to know the meaning of something |
| unusual | uhn-YOO-zhoo-uhl | not common or expected |
| value | VAL-yoo | importance, usefulness, or worth |
| variety | vur-EYE-uh-tee | a number of different kinds |
| vehicle | VEE-hih-kuhl | something used to carry people or goods |
| vocabulary | vOH-KAB-yuh-leh-ree | the words a person knows and uses |
Grade 482 words
| Word | How to say it | What it means |
|---|---|---|
| achieve | uh-CHEEV | to successfully reach a goal |
| analyze | A-nuh-lEYEz | to study the parts of something carefully |
| approach | uhp-ROHCH | a way of dealing with something; to move closer |
| argument | AHR-gyuh-muhnt | a reasoned claim or a disagreement |
| article | AHR-tuh-kuhl | a piece of writing about a subject |
| atmosphere | AT-muhs-fihr | the gases surrounding a planet; the feeling of a place |
| benefit | BEH-nuh-fiht | a helpful result or advantage |
| calculate | KAL-kyuh-lAYt | to find an answer using numbers |
| category | KA-tuh-gaw-ree | a group of things that share features |
| cause | KAHZ | something that makes another thing happen |
| character | KEH-rihk-tur | a person in a story; a person’s qualities |
| classify | KLA-suh-fEYE | to sort into groups |
| climate | KLEYE-muht | the usual weather of a place over many years |
| combine | KAHM-bEYEn | to join things together |
| compare | kuhm-PEHR | to examine how things are alike and different |
| conclude | kuhn-KLOOD | to decide after thinking about evidence |
| confirm | kuhn-FURM | to show that something is true or correct |
| consequence | KAHN-suhk-wuhns | a result of an action or event |
| contrast | KAHN-trast | to show how things are different |
| create | kree-AYT | to make something new |
| culture | KUHL-chur | the beliefs, customs, arts, and way of life of a group |
| data | DAY-tuh | facts or measurements collected for study |
| demonstrate | DEH-muhns-trAYt | to show clearly how something works or is true |
| determine | duh-TUR-muhn | to find out or decide |
| develop | dih-VEH-luhp | to grow, improve, or create over time |
| diagram | DEYE-uhg-ram | a drawing that explains parts or relationships |
| difference | DIH-fur-uhns | the way things are not the same |
| discuss | dihs-KUHS | to talk about a subject with others |
| effect | ih-FEHKT | a change caused by something |
| efficient | ih-FIH-shuhnt | working well without wasting time or materials |
| element | EH-luh-muhnt | a basic part of something |
| environment | ihn-VEYE-ruhn-muhnt | the surroundings and conditions where living things exist |
| estimate | EHS-tuh-muht | a reasonable guess based on information |
| evidence | EH-vuh-duhns | facts or signs that show something is true |
| example | ihg-ZAM-puhl | something that shows what a group or idea is like |
| explain | ihks-PLAYN | to make an idea clear by giving details |
| factor | FAK-tur | something that helps cause a result |
| feature | FEE-chur | an important or noticeable part |
| function | FUHNG-kshuhn | the job or purpose of something |
| identify | EYE-DEHN-tuh-fEYE | to name or recognize |
| illustrate | IH-luhs-trAYt | to explain with examples or pictures |
| impact | ihm-PAKT | a strong effect or influence |
| important | ihm-PAWR-tuhnt | having great meaning or value |
| increase | ihn-KREES | to become or make greater |
| influence | IHN-floo-uhns | the power to affect a person or event |
| information | ihn-fur-MAY-shuhn | facts or details about something |
| interpret | ihn-TURP-ruht | to explain the meaning of something |
| investigate | ihn-VEHS-tuh-gAYt | to examine carefully to discover facts |
| issue | IH-shoo | an important topic or problem |
| locate | LOH-kAYt | to find the position or place of |
| main | MAYN | most important |
| measure | MEH-zhur | to find the size, amount, or degree of something |
| method | MEH-thuhd | a way of doing something |
| model | MAH-duhl | a representation used to explain or copy something |
| natural | NA-chur-uhl | found in nature or not made by people |
| organize | AWR-guh-nEYEz | to arrange in a clear, orderly way |
| pattern | PA-turn | an arrangement that repeats or follows a rule |
| perspective | purs-PEHK-tihv | a particular way of seeing or thinking |
| predict | prih-DIHKT | to say what you think will happen |
| process | PRAH-sehs | a series of steps that produce a result |
| purpose | PUR-puhs | the reason something exists or is done |
| reason | REE-zuhn | a cause or explanation |
| region | REE-juhn | a particular area of land or space |
| relationship | ree-LAY-shuhn-shihp | the way people or things are connected |
| relevant | REH-luh-vuhnt | closely connected to the topic |
| represent | rehp-rih-ZEHNT | to stand for or show something |
| resource | REE-sawrs | something useful that helps meet a need |
| result | rih-ZUHLT | what happens because of an action or process |
| role | ROHL | a part, job, or function |
| sequence | SEEK-wuhns | the order in which things happen |
| significant | suhg-NIH-fih-kuhnt | important or large enough to matter |
| similar | SIH-muh-lur | alike but not exactly the same |
| solution | suh-LOO-shuhn | an answer to a problem |
| specific | spuh-SIH-fihk | clearly named or exact |
| structure | STRUHK-chur | the way parts are arranged |
| summarize | SUH-mur-EYEz | to state the main ideas briefly |
| support | suh-PAWRT | to help; to provide evidence for an idea |
| system | SIHS-tuhm | connected parts that work together |
| theme | THEEM | a subject or topic of discourse or of artistic representation |
| theory | THIH-ree | an explanation supported by evidence |
| tradition | truh-DIH-shuhn | a custom or belief passed from one generation to another |
| variable | VEH-ree-uh-buhl | something that can change |
Grade 579 words
| Word | How to say it | What it means |
|---|---|---|
| accurate | AK-yur-uht | correct and free from mistakes |
| adapt | uh-DAPT | to change to fit new conditions |
| analyze | A-nuh-lEYEz | to study the parts of something carefully |
| apparent | uh-PEH-ruhnt | easy to notice or seemingly true |
| application | ap-luh-KAY-shuhn | the act of using something; a formal request |
| appropriate | uhp-ROHP-ree-uht | right or suitable for the situation |
| assume | uh-SOOM | to accept as true without proof |
| category | KA-tuh-gaw-ree | a group of things that share features |
| cause | KAHZ | something that makes another thing happen |
| cite | SEYET | to name a source as evidence |
| clarify | KLEH-ruh-fEYE | to make easier to understand |
| classify | KLA-suh-fEYE | to sort into groups |
| compare | kuhm-PEHR | to examine how things are alike and different |
| complex | KAHM-plehks | made of many connected parts; not simple |
| conclude | kuhn-KLOOD | to decide after thinking about evidence |
| condition | kuhn-DIH-shuhn | the state something is in; a requirement |
| consequence | KAHN-suhk-wuhns | a result of an action or event |
| consistent | kuhn-SIHS-tuhnt | staying the same or following the same pattern |
| construct | kuhns-TRUHKT | to build or form |
| context | KAHN-tehkst | the words or situation surrounding something |
| contrast | KAHN-trast | to show how things are different |
| contribute | kuhn-TRIHB-yoot | to give or add something to a shared result |
| convince | kuhn-VIHNS | to cause someone to believe or agree |
| culture | KUHL-chur | the beliefs, customs, arts, and way of life of a group |
| demonstrate | DEH-muhns-trAYt | to show clearly how something works or is true |
| describe | dihs-KREYEB | to tell what someone or something is like |
| determine | duh-TUR-muhn | to find out or decide |
| develop | dih-VEH-luhp | to grow, improve, or create over time |
| distribute | dihs-TRIHB-yoot | to give out or spread among people or places |
| effect | ih-FEHKT | a change caused by something |
| efficient | ih-FIH-shuhnt | working well without wasting time or materials |
| element | EH-luh-muhnt | a basic part of something |
| environment | ihn-VEYE-ruhn-muhnt | the surroundings and conditions where living things exist |
| establish | ihs-TAB-lihsh | to create, begin, or prove clearly |
| evaluate | ih-VAL-yoo-AYt | to judge quality or value using evidence |
| evidence | EH-vuh-duhns | facts or signs that show something is true |
| examine | ihg-ZA-mihn | to look at closely and carefully |
| explain | ihks-PLAYN | to make an idea clear by giving details |
| factor | FAK-tur | something that helps cause a result |
| formulate | FAWR-myuh-lAYt | to develop carefully, such as a plan or idea |
| frequent | FREEK-wuhnt | happening often |
| function | FUHNG-kshuhn | the job or purpose of something |
| identify | EYE-DEHN-tuh-fEYE | to name or recognize |
| illustrate | IH-luhs-trAYt | to explain with examples or pictures |
| impact | ihm-PAKT | a strong effect or influence |
| imply | ihm-PLEYE | to suggest without saying directly |
| increase | ihn-KREES | to become or make greater |
| influence | IHN-floo-uhns | the power to affect a person or event |
| interpret | ihn-TURP-ruht | to explain the meaning of something |
| justify | JUHS-tuh-fEYE | to give good reasons or evidence |
| maintain | mAYn-TAYN | to keep in good condition or continue |
| method | MEH-thuhd | a way of doing something |
| modify | MAH-duh-fEYE | to change somewhat |
| occur | uh-KUR | to happen |
| organize | AWR-guh-nEYEz | to arrange in a clear, orderly way |
| perspective | purs-PEHK-tihv | a particular way of seeing or thinking |
| predict | prih-DIHKT | to say what you think will happen |
| principle | PRIHN-suh-puhl | a basic rule, truth, or belief |
| process | PRAH-sehs | a series of steps that produce a result |
| propose | pruh-POHZ | to suggest a plan or idea |
| purpose | PUR-puhs | the reason something exists or is done |
| reason | REE-zuhn | a cause or explanation |
| recommend | reh-kuh-MEHND | to suggest as a good choice |
| region | REE-juhn | a particular area of land or space |
| relevant | REH-luh-vuhnt | closely connected to the topic |
| represent | rehp-rih-ZEHNT | to stand for or show something |
| require | reek-WEYE-ur | to need or demand |
| respond | rihs-PAHND | to answer or react |
| result | rih-ZUHLT | what happens because of an action or process |
| significant | suhg-NIH-fih-kuhnt | important or large enough to matter |
| source | SAWRS | where something comes from or where information is found |
| specific | spuh-SIH-fihk | clearly named or exact |
| strategy | STRA-tuh-jee | a careful plan for reaching a goal |
| structure | STRUHK-chur | the way parts are arranged |
| summarize | SUH-mur-EYEz | to state the main ideas briefly |
| support | suh-PAWRT | to help; to provide evidence for an idea |
| theory | THIH-ree | an explanation supported by evidence |
| transform | tran-SFAWRM | to change greatly in form or appearance |
| variable | VEH-ree-uh-buhl | something that can change |
Grade 681 words
| Word | How to say it | What it means |
|---|---|---|
| abstract | abs-TRAKT | existing as an idea rather than a physical object |
| acknowledge | ak-NAH-lihj | to admit, recognize, or show awareness |
| acquire | uhk-WEYE-ur | to gain or obtain |
| analyze | A-nuh-lEYEz | to study the parts of something carefully |
| anticipate | an-TIH-suh-pAYt | to expect and prepare for |
| apparent | uh-PEH-ruhnt | easy to notice or seemingly true |
| approach | uhp-ROHCH | a way of dealing with something; to move closer |
| argument | AHR-gyuh-muhnt | a reasoned claim or a disagreement |
| assess | uh-SEHS | to evaluate or judge |
| assume | uh-SOOM | to accept as true without proof |
| bias | BEYE-uhs | an unfair preference that affects judgment |
| category | KA-tuh-gaw-ree | a group of things that share features |
| cite | SEYET | to name a source as evidence |
| clarify | KLEH-ruh-fEYE | to make easier to understand |
| coherent | kOH-HIH-ruhnt | clear, logical, and connected |
| compare | kuhm-PEHR | to examine how things are alike and different |
| complex | KAHM-plehks | made of many connected parts; not simple |
| conclude | kuhn-KLOOD | to decide after thinking about evidence |
| conflict | KAHN-flihkt | a serious disagreement or struggle |
| consequence | KAHN-suhk-wuhns | a result of an action or event |
| consistent | kuhn-SIHS-tuhnt | staying the same or following the same pattern |
| construct | kuhns-TRUHKT | to build or form |
| context | KAHN-tehkst | the words or situation surrounding something |
| contrast | KAHN-trast | to show how things are different |
| contribute | kuhn-TRIHB-yoot | to give or add something to a shared result |
| credible | KREH-duh-buhl | believable and trustworthy |
| culture | KUHL-chur | the beliefs, customs, arts, and way of life of a group |
| demonstrate | DEH-muhns-trAYt | to show clearly how something works or is true |
| determine | duh-TUR-muhn | to find out or decide |
| develop | dih-VEH-luhp | to grow, improve, or create over time |
| distinguish | dihs-TIHNG-gwihsh | to recognize or show a difference |
| distribute | dihs-TRIHB-yoot | to give out or spread among people or places |
| diverse | dEYE-VURS | including many different kinds or people |
| effect | ih-FEHKT | a change caused by something |
| efficient | ih-FIH-shuhnt | working well without wasting time or materials |
| emerge | ih-MURJ | to appear or become known |
| emphasize | EHM-fuh-sEYEz | to give special importance to |
| establish | ihs-TAB-lihsh | to create, begin, or prove clearly |
| evaluate | ih-VAL-yoo-AYt | to judge quality or value using evidence |
| evidence | EH-vuh-duhns | facts or signs that show something is true |
| examine | ihg-ZA-mihn | to look at closely and carefully |
| explicit | ihks-PLIH-suht | stated clearly and directly |
| factor | FAK-tur | something that helps cause a result |
| formulate | FAWR-myuh-lAYt | to develop carefully, such as a plan or idea |
| function | FUHNG-kshuhn | the job or purpose of something |
| hypothesis | hEYE-PAH-thuh-suhs | a testable explanation or prediction |
| identify | EYE-DEHN-tuh-fEYE | to name or recognize |
| illustrate | IH-luhs-trAYt | to explain with examples or pictures |
| imply | ihm-PLEYE | to suggest without saying directly |
| infer | ihn-FUR | to reach a conclusion from evidence and reasoning |
| influence | IHN-floo-uhns | the power to affect a person or event |
| interpret | ihn-TURP-ruht | to explain the meaning of something |
| justify | JUHS-tuh-fEYE | to give good reasons or evidence |
| maintain | mAYn-TAYN | to keep in good condition or continue |
| modify | MAH-duh-fEYE | to change somewhat |
| objective | uhb-JEHK-tihv | not influenced by personal feelings; also a goal |
| occur | uh-KUR | to happen |
| perspective | purs-PEHK-tihv | a particular way of seeing or thinking |
| precise | prih-SEYES | exact and clearly stated |
| principle | PRIHN-suh-puhl | a basic rule, truth, or belief |
| process | PRAH-sehs | a series of steps that produce a result |
| propose | pruh-POHZ | to suggest a plan or idea |
| relevant | REH-luh-vuhnt | closely connected to the topic |
| represent | rehp-rih-ZEHNT | to stand for or show something |
| require | reek-WEYE-ur | to need or demand |
| resolve | ree-ZAHLV | to solve a problem or settle a disagreement |
| respond | rihs-PAHND | to answer or react |
| significant | suhg-NIH-fih-kuhnt | important or large enough to matter |
| source | SAWRS | where something comes from or where information is found |
| specific | spuh-SIH-fihk | clearly named or exact |
| strategy | STRA-tuh-jee | a careful plan for reaching a goal |
| structure | STRUHK-chur | the way parts are arranged |
| sufficient | suh-FIH-shuhnt | enough for a particular purpose |
| summarize | SUH-mur-EYEz | to state the main ideas briefly |
| support | suh-PAWRT | to help; to provide evidence for an idea |
| synthesize | SIHN-thuh-sEYEz | to combine ideas into a new whole |
| theme | THEEM | a subject or topic of discourse or of artistic representation |
| transform | tran-SFAWRM | to change greatly in form or appearance |
| valid | VA-lihd | reasonable, accurate, or supported by evidence |
| variable | VEH-ree-uh-buhl | something that can change |
| verify | VEH-ruh-fEYE | to check or prove that something is true |