Grade 6 Spelling Bee Words
The complete list of 99 practice words for regional-level spelling bees, around age 11. Every word comes with its part of speech and an example sentence — or practise the whole list out loud, with audio, in our free spelling bee.
About the Grade 6 spelling bee words
Regional bees start pulling from the same well as the national list. Grade 6 words are noticeably longer, and a growing share of them are borrowed whole from other languages, keeping the spelling conventions of wherever they came from. Rote memorisation stops scaling around here — the spellers who advance are the ones reasoning from language of origin.
Spelling patterns this list drills
- French borrowings that keep their spelling (silent final consonants, -et and -eau endings)
- -ible versus -able
- words where the stress shifts between noun and verb forms
- consonant blends that survive from Latin (-sc-, -ct-, -pt-)
How to practise: Ask for the language of origin, then the definition, then the sentence. Those three answers usually narrow a long word to one spelling.
All 99 Grade 6 spelling bee words
- absencenoun
“His absence from school was noticed by all his classmates.”
- abundancenoun
“The garden had an abundance of colorful flowers in the spring.”
- acceptancenoun
“Her acceptance into the art program made her very happy.”
- accessibleadjective
“The library is accessible to everyone, including those in wheelchairs.”
- accommodateverb
“The school tried to accommodate all the students' needs during the trip.”
- accomplishverb
“With hard work, she was able to accomplish her goal of winning the race.”
- achievableverb
“With hard work and dedication, your goals are definitely achievable.”
- acquaintancenoun
“I have a friendly acquaintance who often helps me with my homework.”
- adaptableadjective
“Being adaptable is important when plans suddenly change.”
- admirableadjective
“Her effort to help others in need is truly admirable.”
- adorableadjective
“The puppy was so adorable that everyone wanted to pet it.”
- advocatenoun
“She decided to advocate for the environment by joining the cleanup event.”
- aggressiveadjective
“The dog was aggressive when it thought someone was invading its space.”
- agreeableadjective
“The weather was so agreeable that we decided to have a picnic in the park.”
- alliancenoun
“The two countries formed an alliance to work together for peace.”
- ambiguousadjective
“The directions were ambiguous, leaving us unsure of which way to go.”
- analysisnoun
“Our teacher asked us to do an analysis of the story's main character.”
- anticipateverb
“I can’t wait for my birthday party; I really anticipate all the fun games we will play.”
- assessmentnoun
“The teacher gave us an assessment to see how much we had learned this semester.”
- assistancenoun
“I asked my friend for assistance when I didn't understand the homework.”
- associateverb
“I like to associate happy memories with my favorite songs.”
- audibleadjective
“The teacher's voice was barely audible over the loud noise in the classroom.”
- audiencenoun
“The audience clapped loudly after the amazing performance.”
- auditoriumnoun
“We gathered in the auditorium for the school play last night.”
- authenticadjective
“The museum displayed an authentic dinosaur fossil that amazed all the visitors.”
- beginningnoun
“At the beginning of the story, the hero finds a magic key.”
- believableadjective
“The story was exciting, but it wasn't very believable.”
- beneficialadjective
“Reading books is beneficial for learning new things.”
- bicentennialnoun
“The town is celebrating its bicentennial with a big parade and lots of fun activities.”
- bilateraladjective
“The teachers had a bilateral meeting to discuss how to improve the school's programs.”
- brilliancenoun
“Her brilliance in math helped her win the competition.”
- bulletinnoun
“The teacher posted a bulletin on the wall with important announcements for the class.”
- capableadjective
“She is capable of finishing her homework all by herself.”
- characteristicnoun
“One important characteristic of a good friend is being kind and supportive.”
- circumferencenoun
“To find the circumference of the circle, we multiplied the diameter by pi.”
- circumventverb
“She tried to circumvent the rules by asking her teacher for a special exception.”
- collaborateverb
“In art class, we will collaborate on a big mural together.”
- comfortableadjective
“I felt comfortable in my new shoes during the long walk to school.”
- commissionnoun
“The art teacher gave me a commission to create a mural for the school.”
- commitmentnoun
“Joining the soccer team requires a commitment to practice every week.”
- committeenoun
“The school committee met to discuss plans for the upcoming science fair.”
- compliancenoun
“The school expects students to show compliance with the dress code.”
- consciencenoun
“My conscience told me that I should always tell the truth.”
- consequencenoun
“If you don’t study for the test, the consequence might be a low grade.”
- controversynoun
“The movie sparked a controversy because people had different opinions about its message.”
- criticizeverb
“It's important to give helpful feedback instead of just criticize.”
- curriculumnoun
“Our school's curriculum includes science, math, and history classes.”
- defiancenoun
“The puppy barked in defiance when it was told to stop playing with the shoe.”
- definitionnoun
“In class, we discussed the definition of friendship and what it means to be a good friend.”
- demonstrateverb
“The teacher asked the students to demonstrate their science project during the class.”
- dependableadjective
“My best friend is very dependable; I can always count on her to help me with my homework.”
- dilemmanoun
“I faced a dilemma when I had to choose between going to the party or studying for the test.”
- disturbancenoun
“The loud disturbance outside made it hard for us to concentrate on our homework.”
- efficientadjective
“Using a timer made my homework routine much more efficient.”
- elaborateadjective
“For my project, I will create an elaborate model of the solar system.”
- eloquencenoun
“His eloquence during the debate impressed everyone in the audience.”
- embarrassverb
“I felt embarrassed when I tripped in front of my friends during the game.”
- equinoxnoun
“The spring equinox brings equal hours of day and night.”
- equivalentadjective
“In math class, we learned that two plus two is equivalent to four.”
- equivocaladjective
“His answer was equivocal, leaving everyone unsure about what he really meant.”
- essencenoun
“The essence of friendship is being there for each other.”
- establishverb
“We need to establish a plan for our science project this week.”
- evaluateverb
“We will evaluate our projects by looking at what worked and what didn't.”
- evidencenoun
“The detective found evidence that helped solve the mystery.”
- exaggerateverb
“Sometimes, it's easy to exaggerate how tall a fish was when you catch it.”
- existencenoun
“The existence of different cultures makes our world a more interesting place.”
- fashionableadjective
“The new sneakers he bought are really fashionable and cool!”
- flexibleadjective
“My new yoga mat is flexible and perfect for stretching.”
- forcibleadjective
“The teacher had to use a forcible reminder to keep the class quiet.”
- horribleadjective
“The storm last night was horrible, and many trees fell down.”
- illuminateverb
“The fireworks will illuminate the night sky during the summer festival.”
- incredibleadjective
“The magician did an incredible trick at the show.”
- independencenoun
“On Independence Day, we celebrate how our country became free and independent.”
- investigateverb
“The detective needed to investigate the clues to solve the mystery.”
- invisibleadjective
“The invisible ink made the secret message hard to read.”
- millenniumnoun
“We celebrated the new millennium with fireworks and a big party.”
- mortalitynoun
“The teacher explained how mortality is a part of life that we all experience.”
- necessaryadjective
“It is necessary to wear a helmet when riding a bicycle for safety.”
- occasionallyadverb
“I occasionally visit my grandmother on the weekends to spend time with her.”
- occurrencenoun
“The occurrence of rain during our picnic surprised everyone.”
- patiencenoun
“Having patience is important when waiting for the cookies to bake.”
- permissibleadjective
“It is permissible to use a calculator during the math test.”
- provisionnoun
“The school's lunch program provides a healthy provision for all the students.”
- recommendverb
“I recommend trying the new pizza place because the food is delicious.”
- relevancenoun
“Understanding the relevance of history helps us learn about the past.”
- responsibleadjective
“It is important to be responsible when taking care of your pet by feeding it and playing with it.”
- revisionnoun
“I made a few revision notes to improve my essay before submitting it.”
- sensibleadjective
“It is sensible to wear a helmet when riding your bike to keep your head safe.”
- sequencenoun
“In math class, we learned how to arrange numbers in a sequence.”
- substancenoun
“The science experiment showed how the substance changed from solid to liquid when heated.”
- substantialadjective
“She received a substantial amount of candy for Halloween this year.”
- sufficientadjective
“We had sufficient snacks for everyone at the party.”
- terribleadjective
“It was a terrible day when the storm knocked down the power lines.”
- visibleadjective
“The stars were visible in the night sky after the clouds cleared.”
- visualizeverb
“I can visualize my dream home when I close my eyes and imagine it.”
- vitalitynoun
“The puppy bounced around the yard with so much vitality.”
- vocabularynoun
“Reading books can help you learn new vocabulary and improve your writing.”
- vocaladjective
“She was very vocal about her favorite songs during the music class.”
- vocationnoun
“He discovered that his vocation was to become a teacher and help others learn.”
Questions about this list
How many words are on the Grade 6 spelling bee list?
99 words, all of them on this page with an example sentence. The list covers the vocabulary typically used at regional-level bees for spellers around age 11.
What kinds of words appear in a Grade 6 bee?
French borrowings that keep their spelling (silent final consonants, -et and -eau endings); -ible versus -able; words where the stress shifts between noun and verb forms. Ask for the language of origin, then the definition, then the sentence. Those three answers usually narrow a long word to one spelling.
Is this list free to use?
Yes. The full list is on this page, and the interactive bee with audio pronunciation is free with no sign-up.