LEARNING MATERIAL

GRADE VI AND VII

All participants are required to understand the meanings and use of

the words listed in this document.

Sample Exam Paper may be reviewed for practical application of

the word list.
turn tea

Meaning: To change direction or position. Meaning: A hot beverage made by infusing

Example Sentence: She decided to turn left at
the intersection instead of going straight.
reared
dried tea leaves in boiling water.
Example Sentence: Every afternoon, she
enjoys a cup of herbal tea while reading her
Favorite book.

Meaning: Raised or brought up, especially

referring to children or animals.
Example Sentence: The horse was reared by
experienced trainers, resulting in its calm
temperament.
to look after
Meaning: To take care of or be responsible for
someone or something.
Example Sentence: She had to look after her
younger siblings while her parents were away.

instead
Meaning: In place of or as an alternative.
Example Sentence: She chose tea instead of
coffee for her morning beverage.
doubt
Threatening
Meaning: Expressing a potential danger or
harm.
Sentence: The dark clouds gathering overhead
looked threatening, hinting at an imminent
storm.

Meaning: Uncertainty or lack of belief.

Example Sentence: There is no doubt that she Dangerous

will succeed in her endeavors with hard work
Meaning: Likely to cause harm, injury, or
and dedication.
damage.

Sentence: Swimming in the deep end of the

toss pool without supervision can be dangerous
for young children.
Meaning: To throw something lightly or
casually.

Example Sentence: He decided to toss a coin Determined

to make the decision.
Meaning: Showing a firm or fixed purpose.

Sentence: Despite facing numerous setbacks,

lived Sarah remained determined to finish her
degree.
Meaning: Resided in a particular place.

Example Sentence: She lived in Paris for three

years before moving to London for her
studies.
Charming
Meaning: Delightfully pleasing or attractive.
Sentence: The quaint little cottage had a
charming garden filled with colorful flowers.
To scoff
Meaning: To laugh at in disbelief or scorn.
Sentence: When she told her friends about
her ambitious plans, they couldn't help but
scoff at the idea of her success.
Examined closely
Meaning: Carefully inspected or scrutinized.
Sentence: The detective examined the crime
scene closely, searching for any clues that
might lead to the perpetrator.
Cheerful
Meaning: Full of happiness and joy.
Sentence: Despite the rainy weather, Jenny
remained cheerful, spreading positivity
wherever she went.
Complicated
Meaning: Involving many complex details or
intricacies.
Sentence: Understanding the instructions for
assembling the furniture proved to be more
complicated than expected.
Beautiful
Meaning: Pleasing to the senses, especially
sight; attractive.
Sentence: The sunset painted the sky in
beautiful hues of pink and orange.
Clear and intense
Meaning: Distinct and strongly felt or
experienced.
Sentence: The professor's passion for the
subject was evident in her clear and intense
lectures.
Articulate
Meaning: Expressing oneself clearly and
effectively.
Sentence: The politician was known for his
ability to articulate complex ideas in a way
that everyone could understand.
Exciting
Meaning: Causing great enthusiasm or
eagerness.
Sentence: The roller coaster ride was thrilling
and exciting, leaving everyone screaming with
excitement.
Unfamiliar and not mapped
Meaning: Not known or recognized;
uncharted.
Sentence: The explorers ventured into the
unforgiving terrain of the jungle, where they
encountered unfamiliar and not mapped
territories.
Bright and glowing
Meaning: Emitting a strong, radiant light.
Sentence: The fireflies lit up the night with
their bright and glowing bodies, creating a
magical atmosphere.
Wasteful Mellifluous

Meaning: Using or expending resources Meaning: Sweet-sounding; pleasant to hear.

carelessly or extravagantly.
Example sentence: The singer's mellifluous
Sentence: Leaving the water running while voice captivated everyone in the audience.
brushing your teeth is wasteful and harmful to
the environment.
Cacophony

Meaning: A loud and unpleasant mixture of

Reliable
Meaning: Dependable or trustworthy.
Sentence: Sarah is a reliable friend who
always keeps her promises.
sounds.
Example sentence: The cacophony of car
horns outside the window made it difficult to
concentrate on studying.

Just in time Gregarious

Meaning: Happening or done at the last Meaning: Fond of company; sociable;

possible moment. outgoing

Sentence: The delivery arrived just in time for Example sentence: Sarah is a gregarious
the party. person who enjoys hosting parties and
meeting new people.

Hair
Stealthy
Meaning: The fine threadlike strands growing
from the skin of humans and animals. Meaning: Behaving or done in a cautious and
surreptitious manner, so as not to be seen or
Sentence: She tied her hair into a ponytail
heard.
before going for a run.
Example sentence: The cat moved stealthily
through the grass, stalking its prey.
Lend

Meaning: To allow someone to use something

Ubiquitous
temporarily.
Meaning: Present, appearing, or found
Sentence: Sarah agreed to lend her bicycle to
everywhere.
her friend for the weekend.
Example sentence: In today's digital age,
smartphones have become ubiquitous, with
Transient almost everyone owning one.

Meaning: Lasting for only a short time;

temporary.

sentence: The beauty of a sunset is transient,

lasting only a few moments before fading
away.
Perennial
Meaning: Lasting or existing for a long or
apparently infinite time; enduring
Example sentence: The love between the
elderly couple was perennial, having lasted
through decades of trials and tribulations.
Paragon
Meaning: A person or thing regarded as a
perfect example of a particular quality.
Example sentence: Martin Luther King Jr. is
often hailed as a paragon of courage and
leadership for his role in the Civil Rights
Movement
Ameliorate
Meaning: To make (something bad or
unsatisfactory) better; improve.
Example sentence: The new law was
introduced to ameliorate working conditions
for factory employees.
Ennui
Meaning: A feeling of listlessness and
dissatisfaction arising from a lack of
occupation or excitement.
Example sentence: During the long summer
vacation, the children experienced ennui
without their usual school routine.
Resplendent
Meaning: Attractive and impressive through
being richly colorful or sumptuous.
Example sentence: The bride looked
resplendent in her white wedding gown as
she walked down the aisle.
Lucid
Meaning: Expressed clearly; easy to
understand.
Example sentence: The teacher's explanation
was so lucid that even the most confused
students understood the concept.
Sage
Meaning: Having, showing, or indicating
profound wisdom.
Example sentence: The elderly man was
revered in the community for his sage advice
and years of experience
Serene
Meaning: Calm, peaceful, and untroubled;
tranquil.
Example sentence: The lake looked serene as
the early morning mist gently rose from the
water's surface.
Voracious
Meaning: Having a very eager approach to an
activity, typically eating or consuming in large
quantities.
Example sentence: After a day of hiking, Tim
had a voracious appetite and devoured his
dinner in record time.
Perplexed
Meaning: Confused or puzzled
Example Sentence: Sarah looked perplexed
when she couldn't solve the math problem.
Radiant Diligent

Meaning: Bright or shining brightly Meaning: Hardworking or showing persistent

effort and attention to detail
Example Sentence: The bride looked radiant
in her wedding gown as she walked down the Example Sentence: With diligent study and
aisle. preparation, Jane excelled in her exams.

Courageous Humble

Meaning: Brave or showing bravery in the Meaning: Modest or not proud or arrogant;
face of fear or danger showing a lack of pride or self-assertion

Example Sentence: The firefighter Example Sentence: Despite his achievements,

demonstrated courageousness by rescuing he remained humble and treated everyone
the family from the burning building. with kindness and respect.

Frugal Abundant

Meaning: Careful with money or economical Meaning: Plentiful or existing in large

in spending quantities; more than enough

Example Sentence: Despite his wealth, Mark Example Sentence: The farmer's market was
remained frugal, preferring to save rather filled with abundant fresh produce from local
than spend extravagantly. farms.

Optimistic Adorn

Meaning: Hopeful or having a positive outlook Meaning: Decorate or add beauty to

on life something by embellishing or ornamenting

Example Sentence: Despite the challenges, Example Sentence: The Christmas tree was
Emily remained optimistic about her chances adorned with colorful lights and shiny
of success. ornaments.

Dismal
Boundless
Meaning: Gloomy or depressing;
Meaning: Abundant or limitless in quantity or
characterized by a lack of light or hope
extent
Example Sentence: The weather forecast
Example Sentence: The possibilities for
predicted a dismal day with heavy rain and
adventure seemed boundless as they set out
dark clouds.
on their journey.
Generous travelled

Meaning: Kind or giving freely and unselfishly; Meaning: To go from one place to another,
willing to share with others usually over a distance.

Example Sentence: Sarah's generous donation Example Sentence Last summer, we traveled
to the charity helped provide food and shelter to Europe and visited many historic cities.
for those in need.

ever after
Tedious
Meaning: Happening continuously or without
Meaning: Boring or tiresome because of end, especially used in fairy tales to denote a
length or dullness happy ending.

Example Sentence: The repetitive task of data Example Sentence: They lived happily ever
entry became tedious after hours of after in their little cottage by the sea.
monotonous typing.

children’s
Jovial
Meaning: Belonging to or related to children.
Meaning: Happy or cheerful; full of high spirits
Example Sentence The children’s playground
and good humor
was filled with laughter and excitement.
Example Sentence: The jovial atmosphere at
the family reunion lifted everyone's spirits.
learn

Meaning: To acquire knowledge or skill

Fragile
through study, experience, or being taught.
Meaning: Delicate or easily broken or
Example Sentence: She loves to learn new
damaged; lacking in strength or solidity
languages, and Spanish is her latest challenge.
Example Sentence: The antique vase was
fragile, so they handled it with care to avoid
any accidents. niece

Meaning: The daughter of one's brother or

sister, or the daughter of one's brother-in-law
listening
or sister-in-law.
Meaning: Paying attention to sounds or
Example Sentence: My niece is coming over to
spoken words.
visit us this weekend; we're planning to go to
Example Sentence: She was listening carefully the zoo together.
to the music playing in the background.
teaspoons Cake

Meaning: Small spoons used for stirring tea or Meaning: A cake is a sweet baked dessert
coffee, or for measuring small amounts of made from flour, sugar, eggs, and other
ingredients. ingredients, often frosted or decorated.

Example Sentence: She added two tea spoons Example Sentence: We celebrated her
of sugar to her tea to make it just the right birthday with a delicious chocolate cake.
sweetness.

conductor

Meaning: A person who directs the

performance of an orchestra or choir.

Example Sentence: The conductor raised his

baton, and the orchestra began to play the
symphony.

bossy

Meaning: Fond of giving people orders;

domineering.

Example Sentence: My little sister can be

quite bossy when she wants things done her
way.

Tinker Bell

Meaning: Tinker Bell is a fictional character

from J.M. Barrie's play "Peter Pan" and its
various adaptations. She is a fairy known for
her mischievous and adventurous nature.

Example Sentence: Tinker Bell sprinkled fairy

dust as she flew through the forest.

Gain

Meaning: Gain refers to an increase in

something, such as wealth, knowledge, or
skill.

Example Sentence: Regular exercise can help

you gain strength and improve your overall
health.