Main content
Course: 6th grade reading and vocabulary (improved and expanded) > Unit 5
Lesson 1: Building background knowledgeThe living seas: Unit vocabulary
Some useful words to support your understanding!
This is a list of some noteworthy vocabulary you'll find in this unit! Some are related to the unit topic, and others are generally useful academic words.
You'll know some of the words already, and some may be new. Take some time to familiarize yourself with them all before you get started on the passages and exercises in the unit. And in Lesson 5, you'll get a chance to test your knowledge of these words.
Contaminate (verb) to make something dirty or unsafe
Conserve (verb) to keep something safe; to protect a natural resource
Crisis (noun) a tipping point; a very dangerous period or situation
Debris (noun) trash, remnants of broken things
Develop (verb) to grow larger or more complex; to build or improve
Ecosystem (noun) everything (both living things and nonliving things) that are found in a specific environment
Encounter (verb) to unexpectedly meet with someone or something; to come face-to-face with something
Innovative (noun) coming up with new ideas or approaches; inventive
Maintain (verb) to keep something the same; to provide support for something
Resource (noun) money; minerals, land, or other useful things
Sanctuary (noun) a place to hide and be safe; a place of protection for humans or animals
Significant (adjective) important; worth paying attention to; a large amount
Want to join the conversation?
- First here! Wow this was short and I am SO glad it is.(1 vote)