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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 51 | examine | verbGrade 3 high-utility word | to observe or inspect carefully or critically | We examine the shell with a magnifying glass. |
| 52 | explore | verbGrade 3 high-utility word | to travel through or examine a place in order to learn | We used a map to explore the forest trail safely. |
| 53 | fatal | adjectiveGrade 3 high-utility word | causing death | The warning sign helps hikers avoid a potentially fatal fall. |
| 54 | fierce | adjectiveGrade 3 high-utility word | powerful, intense, or ready to fight | A fierce wind bent the trees during the storm. |
| 55 | flutter | verbGrade 3 high-utility word | to move with quick, light motions | The flag began to flutter in the morning breeze. |
| 56 | fortunate | adjectiveGrade 3 high-utility word | having good luck | We were fortunate to find shelter before the rain began. |
| 57 | frail | adjectiveGrade 3 high-utility word | weak or easily damaged | The frail branch snapped under the heavy snow. |
| 58 | gasp | verbGrade 3 high-utility word | to take a quick breath because of surprise or effort | I heard Ana gasp when the magician vanished. |
| 59 | glide | verbGrade 3 high-utility word | to move smoothly and quietly | The swan seemed to glide across the calm lake. |
| 60 | globe | nounGrade 3 high-utility word | a round model of Earth | We turned the globe to locate the Pacific Ocean. |
Vocabulary reading and practice
Page 6 vocabulary review
Review five selected words from page 6.
English reading
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Translation
Vocabulary quiz
Complete 5 review questions for this page.
1. We ___ the shell with a magnifying glass.
Answer: examine
2. We used a map to ___ the forest trail safely.
Answer: explore
3. The warning sign helps hikers avoid a potentially ___ fall.
Answer: fatal
4. A ___ wind bent the trees during the storm.
Answer: fierce
5. The flag began to ___ in the morning breeze.
Answer: flutter
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