3rd Grade Vocabulary Words

This Grade 3 beta list builds from high-frequency reading vocabulary, test-question language, and useful tier-two words. Definitions and examples are original learner-facing drafts for teacher review.

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Words 91–100 of 300
#	Word	Pattern / part of speech	Meaning	Sample sentence
91	pastime	nounGrade 3 high-utility word	an activity enjoyed during free time	Drawing cartoons is Aiden's favorite pastime.
92	pause	nounGrade 3 high-utility word	a short stop before something continues	After a brief pause, the speaker answered the question.
93	perform	verbGrade 3 high-utility word	to present an act or carry out a task	The choir will perform two songs at the concert.
94	plunge	verbGrade 3 high-utility word	to fall or move suddenly downward or into something	The otter will plunge into the water to catch a fish.
95	predator	nounGrade 3 high-utility word	an animal that hunts other animals for food	The owl is a nighttime predator that hunts mice.
96	predict	verbGrade 3 high-utility word	to say what you think will happen in the future	Dark clouds helped us predict that rain was coming.
97	prevent	verbGrade 3 high-utility word	to stop something from happening	A helmet can prevent a serious head injury.
98	primary	adjectiveGrade 3 high-utility word	main or most important	Clean water is a primary need after a storm.
99	privilege	nounGrade 3 high-utility word	a special right or opportunity	Representing our school at the ceremony was a privilege.
100	process	nounGrade 3 high-utility word	a series of steps that produces a result	Photosynthesis is the process plants use to make food.

Vocabulary reading and practice

A Pause Before the Plunge

Reading practice for pages 10–12. Five relevant words are highlighted.

English reading

Watching seals is Tia’s favorite pastime. She sees one pause on a rock before it takes a plunge into the sea. The seal can perform quick turns underwater to escape a predator.

Reading comprehension

1. What is Tia's favorite pastime?

Watching seals is Tia's favorite pastime.

2. What does the seal do before its plunge?

The seal pauses on a rock.

3. Why does it turn quickly?

It turns quickly to escape a predator.

Vocabulary quiz

Complete 5 review questions for this page.

1. Drawing cartoons is Aiden's favorite ___.

Answer: pastime

2. After a brief ___, the speaker answered the question.

Answer: pause

3. The choir will ___ two songs at the concert.

Answer: perform

4. The otter will ___ into the water to catch a fish.

Answer: plunge

5. The owl is a nighttime ___ that hunts mice.

Answer: predator

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