prac2xl.comVocabulary : Year 6
Mixed Practice
Name: Vocabulary · Year 6Date: 26 September 2026
Section A — Spelling
1.
Complete the word that means 'So cold it removes feeling': n _ _ b i _ g
Meaning: So cold it removes feeling
Answer:
2.
Complete the word that means 'Feeling or expressing sadness or grief': m _ _ r _ _ u l
Meaning: Feeling or expressing sadness or grief
Answer:
3.
Complete the word that means 'Intensely painful': e _ _ r _ c _ _ t _ n g
Meaning: Intensely painful
Answer:
4.
Complete the word that means 'Not pretentious or arrogant': u n _ _ s _ m _ _ g
Meaning: Not pretentious or arrogant
Answer:
Section B — Synonym Quiz
5.
Which word means the same as 'sombre'?
a) darkb) nearestc) cacophonousd) grey
6.
Which word means the same as 'hypothesise'?
a) authoriseb) veneratingc) wind) suggest
7.
Which word means the same as 'prudently'?
a) conscientiouslyb) desolatelyc) unprecedentedlyd) dapperly
Section C — Match the Word
Draw a line from each word to its correct meaning.
1.foreboding
2.titanic
3.cumbersome
4.evolution
5.allude
6.scrupulously
7.sceptic
8.cascade
A.To pour downwards
B.Gradual development over time
C.To hint at indirectly
D.Large and heavy, difficult to carry or use; Large or heavy and therefore difficult to carry or use
E.A person who questions things
F.Of exceptional size and power
G.A feeling that something bad will happen
H.With great care and thoroughness
Section D — Complete the Sentence
Word bank: infuriated · invigorating · dilapidated · apathetic
8.
Choose the best word for the blank:
"The child grew ___ as the waiting became unbearable."
Answer:
9.
Choose the best word for the blank:
"The ___ speech from the headteacher made everyone feel motivated and strong."
Answer:
10.
Choose the best word for the blank:
"Our school's ___ storage room needed repair badly."
Answer:
11.
Choose the best word for the blank:
"On the way to the castle, William acted ___ even though he had been excited before."
Answer:
Section E — Challenge
12.
Write a synonym for: persecute
Answer:
13.
Write an antonym for: persecute
Answer:
14.
Write a synonym for: disillusioned
Answer:
15.
Write an antonym for: disillusioned
Answer:
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