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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 61 | grace | nounGrade 3 high-utility word | ruokarukous | The skater moved across the ice with grace. |
| 62 | gradual | adjectiveGrade 3 high-utility word | graduaali | The gradual change from winter to spring took several weeks. |
| 63 | habit | nounGrade 3 high-utility word | 1. tapa 2. tottumus | Checking my backpack each night became a helpful habit. |
| 64 | harsh | adjectiveGrade 3 high-utility word | 1. julma 2. kova 3. ankara | The harsh wind stung our faces. |
| 65 | imitate | verbGrade 3 high-utility word | matkia | The parrot can imitate the sound of a ringing phone. |
| 66 | individual | nounGrade 3 high-utility word | 1. yksilö 2. individi | Each individual chose a different book to read. |
| 67 | intelligent | adjectiveGrade 3 high-utility word | älykäs | The intelligent crow used a stick to reach its food. |
| 68 | intend | verbGrade 3 high-utility word | 1. aikoa 2. pyrkiä | I intend to finish my science report tonight. |
| 69 | journey | nounGrade 3 high-utility word | 1. matka 2. reissu | The long train journey carried us across three states. |
| 70 | launch | verbGrade 3 high-utility word | vesillelasku | Engineers will launch the weather balloon at noon. |
Vocabulary reading and practice
A Kind Imitation
Reading practice for pages 7–9. Five relevant words are highlighted.
English reading
Noah can imitate many bird calls, but he does not intend to disturb a nesting owl. An intelligent choice is to listen quietly instead of making a harsh sound. Each individual bird needs space.
Finnish translation
A reviewed translation is not available for this passage yet.
Reading comprehension
1. What can Noah imitate?
Noah can imitate bird calls.
2. What does he intend to avoid?
He intends to avoid disturbing the owl.
3. Why does each bird need space?
Each individual bird needs space to feel safe.
Vocabulary quiz
Choose the dictionary equivalent for each of 5 selected words.
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

