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 121–130 of 300
#	Word	Pattern / part of speech	Meaning	Sample sentence
121	survey	nounGrade 3 high-utility word	1. enquête 2. sondage	Our class completed a survey about favorite playground games.
122	swift	adjectiveGrade 3 high-utility word	martinet	The swift rabbit disappeared into the tall grass.
123	symbol	nounGrade 3 high-utility word	symbole	A heart can be a symbol of love.
124	talent	nounGrade 3 high-utility word	talent	Her talent for music became clear when she played the piano.
125	theory	nounGrade 3 high-utility word	théorie	The scientist tested her theory about why the plants grew faster.
126	thrill	nounGrade 3 high-utility word	frisson	Riding the tall roller coaster gave me a thrill.
127	treasure	nounGrade 3 high-utility word	trésor	The old letters were a family treasure.
128	triumph	nounGrade 3 high-utility word	triomphe	Finishing the difficult climb was a triumph for the team.
129	value	nounGrade 3 high-utility word	valeur	The value of clean water becomes clear during a drought.
130	vision	nounGrade 3 high-utility word	vision	Owls have strong night vision.

Vocabulary reading and practice

The Survey Treasure

Reading practice for pages 13–15. Five relevant words are highlighted.

English reading

Students survey the creek to count frogs and plants. Their vision is a cleaner habitat, not a chest of treasure. Finding three new nests feels like a triumph because the nests show the creek’s value to wildlife.

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Reading comprehension

1. Why do students survey the creek?

They survey it to count frogs and plants.

2. What is their vision?

Their vision is a cleaner habitat.

3. Why is finding nests a triumph?

The nests show the creek's value to wildlife.

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Choose the dictionary equivalent for each of 5 selected words.

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