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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

  1. absencenoun

    His absence from school was noticed by all his classmates.

  2. abundancenoun

    The garden had an abundance of colorful flowers in the spring.

  3. acceptancenoun

    Her acceptance into the art program made her very happy.

  4. accessibleadjective

    The library is accessible to everyone, including those in wheelchairs.

  5. accommodateverb

    The school tried to accommodate all the students' needs during the trip.

  6. accomplishverb

    With hard work, she was able to accomplish her goal of winning the race.

  7. achievableverb

    With hard work and dedication, your goals are definitely achievable.

  8. acquaintancenoun

    I have a friendly acquaintance who often helps me with my homework.

  9. adaptableadjective

    Being adaptable is important when plans suddenly change.

  10. admirableadjective

    Her effort to help others in need is truly admirable.

  11. adorableadjective

    The puppy was so adorable that everyone wanted to pet it.

  12. advocatenoun

    She decided to advocate for the environment by joining the cleanup event.

  13. aggressiveadjective

    The dog was aggressive when it thought someone was invading its space.

  14. agreeableadjective

    The weather was so agreeable that we decided to have a picnic in the park.

  15. alliancenoun

    The two countries formed an alliance to work together for peace.

  16. ambiguousadjective

    The directions were ambiguous, leaving us unsure of which way to go.

  17. analysisnoun

    Our teacher asked us to do an analysis of the story's main character.

  18. anticipateverb

    I can’t wait for my birthday party; I really anticipate all the fun games we will play.

  19. assessmentnoun

    The teacher gave us an assessment to see how much we had learned this semester.

  20. assistancenoun

    I asked my friend for assistance when I didn't understand the homework.

  21. associateverb

    I like to associate happy memories with my favorite songs.

  22. audibleadjective

    The teacher's voice was barely audible over the loud noise in the classroom.

  23. audiencenoun

    The audience clapped loudly after the amazing performance.

  24. auditoriumnoun

    We gathered in the auditorium for the school play last night.

  25. authenticadjective

    The museum displayed an authentic dinosaur fossil that amazed all the visitors.

  26. beginningnoun

    At the beginning of the story, the hero finds a magic key.

  27. believableadjective

    The story was exciting, but it wasn't very believable.

  28. beneficialadjective

    Reading books is beneficial for learning new things.

  29. bicentennialnoun

    The town is celebrating its bicentennial with a big parade and lots of fun activities.

  30. bilateraladjective

    The teachers had a bilateral meeting to discuss how to improve the school's programs.

  31. brilliancenoun

    Her brilliance in math helped her win the competition.

  32. bulletinnoun

    The teacher posted a bulletin on the wall with important announcements for the class.

  33. capableadjective

    She is capable of finishing her homework all by herself.

  34. characteristicnoun

    One important characteristic of a good friend is being kind and supportive.

  35. circumferencenoun

    To find the circumference of the circle, we multiplied the diameter by pi.

  36. circumventverb

    She tried to circumvent the rules by asking her teacher for a special exception.

  37. collaborateverb

    In art class, we will collaborate on a big mural together.

  38. comfortableadjective

    I felt comfortable in my new shoes during the long walk to school.

  39. commissionnoun

    The art teacher gave me a commission to create a mural for the school.

  40. commitmentnoun

    Joining the soccer team requires a commitment to practice every week.

  41. committeenoun

    The school committee met to discuss plans for the upcoming science fair.

  42. compliancenoun

    The school expects students to show compliance with the dress code.

  43. consciencenoun

    My conscience told me that I should always tell the truth.

  44. consequencenoun

    If you don’t study for the test, the consequence might be a low grade.

  45. controversynoun

    The movie sparked a controversy because people had different opinions about its message.

  46. criticizeverb

    It's important to give helpful feedback instead of just criticize.

  47. curriculumnoun

    Our school's curriculum includes science, math, and history classes.

  48. defiancenoun

    The puppy barked in defiance when it was told to stop playing with the shoe.

  49. definitionnoun

    In class, we discussed the definition of friendship and what it means to be a good friend.

  50. demonstrateverb

    The teacher asked the students to demonstrate their science project during the class.

  51. dependableadjective

    My best friend is very dependable; I can always count on her to help me with my homework.

  52. dilemmanoun

    I faced a dilemma when I had to choose between going to the party or studying for the test.

  53. disturbancenoun

    The loud disturbance outside made it hard for us to concentrate on our homework.

  54. efficientadjective

    Using a timer made my homework routine much more efficient.

  55. elaborateadjective

    For my project, I will create an elaborate model of the solar system.

  56. eloquencenoun

    His eloquence during the debate impressed everyone in the audience.

  57. embarrassverb

    I felt embarrassed when I tripped in front of my friends during the game.

  58. equinoxnoun

    The spring equinox brings equal hours of day and night.

  59. equivalentadjective

    In math class, we learned that two plus two is equivalent to four.

  60. equivocaladjective

    His answer was equivocal, leaving everyone unsure about what he really meant.

  61. essencenoun

    The essence of friendship is being there for each other.

  62. establishverb

    We need to establish a plan for our science project this week.

  63. evaluateverb

    We will evaluate our projects by looking at what worked and what didn't.

  64. evidencenoun

    The detective found evidence that helped solve the mystery.

  65. exaggerateverb

    Sometimes, it's easy to exaggerate how tall a fish was when you catch it.

  66. existencenoun

    The existence of different cultures makes our world a more interesting place.

  67. fashionableadjective

    The new sneakers he bought are really fashionable and cool!

  68. flexibleadjective

    My new yoga mat is flexible and perfect for stretching.

  69. forcibleadjective

    The teacher had to use a forcible reminder to keep the class quiet.

  70. horribleadjective

    The storm last night was horrible, and many trees fell down.

  71. illuminateverb

    The fireworks will illuminate the night sky during the summer festival.

  72. incredibleadjective

    The magician did an incredible trick at the show.

  73. independencenoun

    On Independence Day, we celebrate how our country became free and independent.

  74. investigateverb

    The detective needed to investigate the clues to solve the mystery.

  75. invisibleadjective

    The invisible ink made the secret message hard to read.

  76. millenniumnoun

    We celebrated the new millennium with fireworks and a big party.

  77. mortalitynoun

    The teacher explained how mortality is a part of life that we all experience.

  78. necessaryadjective

    It is necessary to wear a helmet when riding a bicycle for safety.

  79. occasionallyadverb

    I occasionally visit my grandmother on the weekends to spend time with her.

  80. occurrencenoun

    The occurrence of rain during our picnic surprised everyone.

  81. patiencenoun

    Having patience is important when waiting for the cookies to bake.

  82. permissibleadjective

    It is permissible to use a calculator during the math test.

  83. provisionnoun

    The school's lunch program provides a healthy provision for all the students.

  84. recommendverb

    I recommend trying the new pizza place because the food is delicious.

  85. relevancenoun

    Understanding the relevance of history helps us learn about the past.

  86. responsibleadjective

    It is important to be responsible when taking care of your pet by feeding it and playing with it.

  87. revisionnoun

    I made a few revision notes to improve my essay before submitting it.

  88. sensibleadjective

    It is sensible to wear a helmet when riding your bike to keep your head safe.

  89. sequencenoun

    In math class, we learned how to arrange numbers in a sequence.

  90. substancenoun

    The science experiment showed how the substance changed from solid to liquid when heated.

  91. substantialadjective

    She received a substantial amount of candy for Halloween this year.

  92. sufficientadjective

    We had sufficient snacks for everyone at the party.

  93. terribleadjective

    It was a terrible day when the storm knocked down the power lines.

  94. visibleadjective

    The stars were visible in the night sky after the clouds cleared.

  95. visualizeverb

    I can visualize my dream home when I close my eyes and imagine it.

  96. vitalitynoun

    The puppy bounced around the yard with so much vitality.

  97. vocabularynoun

    Reading books can help you learn new vocabulary and improve your writing.

  98. vocaladjective

    She was very vocal about her favorite songs during the music class.

  99. 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.

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