6th Grade: The Alphabet GameOnline version

We will read the definition for a word related to the vocabulary seen throughout the year. The word may either START WITH or CONTAIN the letter given. Say the word or say "skip it".

by Daniela Pisani
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
I
J
K
L
M
N
O
P
Q
R
S
T
U
V
W
X
Y
Z

Starts with A

Belonging to a time long ago in history, especially thousands of years ago

Starts with B

A round and raised area on a person's head, after a hit.

Contains C

An instrument for measuring angles.

Starts with D

To live somewhere (the PAST form!)

Contains E

An angle of more than 180º and less than 360º.

Starts with F

To think that the worst possible thing may happen.

Contains G

Something new and difficult.

Starts with H

To jump quickly and a short distance.

Starts with I

If you get annoyed easily, you are...

Starts with J

A sudden, involuntary movement as you're falling asleep.

Contains K

The time of the day when the light has almost gone, but it's not dark yet.

Starts with L

To jump high into the air

Contains M

To stop a vehicle suddenly.

Contains N

The middle number of a data set.

Starts with O

The path a planet takes around an object.

Starts with P

To arrive in large numbers or quantity.

Contains Q

This type of story explains the origin of something (s)

Contains R

Feeling irritable or bad-tempered.

Starts with S

Fascinated, amazed, hypnotized.

Starts with T

The Earth's inclination, which causes the seasons.

Contains U

To open strongly and suddenly.

Starts with V

To be too proud of your own appearance, abilities or achievements.

Starts with W

To walk with great effort, especially through water or mud.

Contains X

An imaginary line through the centre of a planet, around which it turns.

Contains Y

The writing system in ancient Egypt (p)

Contains Z

The pharaoh's chief adviser.