Unit Two

Grade 6 Vocabulary
 Inept
adjective

a lack of skill or
ability
 Knack
noun

a natural skill or
talent
 Literal
adjective

completely true
and accurate; not
exaggerated
 Mimic
verb

to imitate or copy in
action, speech, etc.
often playfully
 Optimist
noun

a person who
expects good things
to happen
 Pursue
verb

to follow and try to

catch or capture,
usually for a long
distance or time
 Reinforce
verb

to strengthen by
adding more support
 Sanctuary
noun

a place where someone or

something is protected or
given shelter
 Significant
adjective

large enough to be
noticed or have an effect;
important
 Transform
verb

to change completely