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Printable vocabulary worksheet for Grades 5 and 6 with eight words for students to write definitions.
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Vocabulary Definitions Practice

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This printable vocabulary worksheet gives students in Grades 5–6 eight words to define: capable, encourage, attentive, persistent, sabotage, multitude, potential, and authentic. Students write the definition for each word. Useful for vocabulary building, weekly word study, or homework assignments.

Subject:
English / Language Arts
Topic:
Vocabulary
Grade Level:
5th – 6th Grades
Updated May 2026

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