Idioms
Sixth Grade Vocabulary
Multiple Meaning Vocabulary
Contractions
Thanksgiving Vocabulary
100

What does Hit the Books mean?

Study 

100

What does amusing mean?

entertaining

100

Name two meanings for patient

someone being treated or cared for by a doctor

to be calm and generous of time 

100

What does the contraction I've stand for?

I have

100

What does potluck mean?

The guests bring part of the meal to share with everyone

200

What does Spill the Beans mean?

To tell a secret

200

What does community mean?

A group to belong to or to part of a network of people

200

What are two definitions for light?

illuminates, bright ray

easy to lift or carry, low in weight

200

What does the contraction She'll stand for?

She will

200

What is a centerpiece?

A floral arrangement, candles, cornucopia, or other decoration to put in the center of the table.

300

What does Tie the Knot mean?

Get married/get hitched

300

What does analyze mean?

to think about or come up with an answer

300

What are two definitions for pitcher?

a position in baseball or softball, throws the ball to the batter.

A vessel that holds beverages or refreshments

300

What does the contraction don't stand for?

Do not

300

Who are the pilgrims?

English settlers who founded Plymouth colony in Massachusetts in 1620.

400

What does up in the air mean?

Unsure of what is happening or what the plans are

400

What does curious mean?

to want to learn about something

400

What are two definitions of address?

a location 

to speak to a person

400

What does the contraction he's stand for?

He is

400

What are three foods you will have at Thanksgiving?

turkey, mashed potatoes, stuffing, cranberry sauce, string beans, dinner rolls, macaroni and cheese, pumpkin pie, applie pie, etc.

500

What does Keep your chin up mean?

Stay positive and hopeful/don't give up

500

What does arranged mean? 

example:   He arranged his t-shirts by color.

to organize or present in a certain order , pattern, or way

500

What are two definitions for strike?

A swing that misses the ball.

To hit

To stop working as a form of a protest

500

What does the contraction we've stand for?

We have

500

What items do you need to set a table?

Placemats or table cloth

silverware/utensils

glassware/goblet

napkins

plates, bowls, salad plates

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