English Vocabulary · Grade 3 Live Review Preview
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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| # | Word | Pattern / part of speech | Meaning | Sample sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 221 | whole | adjectiveGrade 3 high-utility word | complete, with no part missing | We divided the whole orange into eight slices. |
| 222 | using | verbGrade 3 high-utility word | doing something with a tool, object, or method | Theo is using a ruler to draw a straight line. |
| 223 | sudden | adjectiveGrade 3 high-utility word | happening quickly and without warning | A sudden clap of thunder startled the dog. |
| 224 | awhile | adverbGrade 3 high-utility word | for a short period of time | We rested awhile beneath the shady tree. |
| 225 | receive | verbGrade 3 high-utility word | to be given or sent something | You will receive a library card after completing the form. |
| 226 | unusual | adjectiveGrade 3 high-utility word | different from what is common or expected | The unusual bird had bright orange feet. |
| 227 | paw | nounGrade 3 high-utility word | the foot of an animal such as a cat, dog, or bear | The puppy lifted one muddy paw onto my knee. |
| 228 | vowel | nounGrade 3 high-utility word | a speech sound or letter such as a, e, i, o, or u | The word cat has the vowel a in the middle. |
| 229 | extra | adjectiveGrade 3 high-utility word | more than the usual or needed amount | I packed an extra pair of socks for the hike. |
| 230 | market | nounGrade 3 high-utility word | a place where people buy and sell food or other goods | We bought fresh peaches at the farmers' market. |
Vocabulary reading and practice
Page 23 vocabulary review
Review five selected words from page 23.
English reading
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Translation
Vocabulary quiz
Complete 5 review questions for this page.
1. The word cat has the ___ a in the middle.
Answer: vowel
2. I packed an ___ pair of socks for the hike.
Answer: extra
3. We bought fresh peaches at the farmers' ___.
Answer: market
4. We divided the ___ orange into eight slices.
Answer: whole
5. Theo is ___ a ruler to draw a straight line.
Answer: using
Vocabulary chart page
This page focuses on the word chart. Reading passages appear once in each three-page group, while cloze quizzes remain in the established enhanced range for this level.
Sources and curriculum references
These references guide selection and calibration. Definitions, sample sentences, readings, questions, and teaching notes are independently written and reviewed.
- Geneva CUSD 304: Grade 3 National Vocabulary List
- Flocabulary: 3rd Grade Vocabulary Word List
- Montgomery County Public Schools: Third Grade High-Frequency Words
- WikDict downloadable bilingual dictionaries
- Kaikki.org / Wiktextract machine-readable Wiktionary data
- Language-Learning-decks public flashcard datasets
- SBBIC English-to-Khmer Dictionary
- English–Khmer Dictionary Dataset (machine-generated Khmer fallback; human review required)
- PanLex meanings snapshot (direct CC0 gap candidates; human review required)
- Cambridge bilingual dictionaries (individual editorial sense checks)
- Collins English–Hindi Dictionary (individual editorial checks)
- Hindwi and Rekhta dictionaries (individual Hindi/Urdu checks)
- National Institute of Korean Language: Basic Korean Dictionary
- JMdict/EDRDG Japanese dictionary project
- CC-CEDICT Chinese dictionary project
- VDict Vietnamese Dictionary (individual editorial check)
- Google Translate (machine-assisted lesson-reading draft; fluent review required)
- Kuperman et al.: Age-of-acquisition ratings for 30,000 English words