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 31–40 of 300
#	Word	Pattern / part of speech	Meaning	Sample sentence
31	consider	verbGrade 3 high-utility word	1. considérer 2. examiner 3. réfléchir	Please consider both ideas before making your choice.
32	contain	verbGrade 3 high-utility word	contenir	This jar can contain two cups of rice.
33	continent	nounGrade 3 high-utility word	continent	Africa is the continent with the greatest number of countries.
34	convince	verbGrade 3 high-utility word	1. convaincre 2. persuader	The evidence may convince the judge that the story is true.
35	coward	nounGrade 3 high-utility word	1. couard 2. couarde 3. poltron	The character feared being called a coward, but asking for help was wise.
36	crew	nounGrade 3 high-utility word	1. équipage 2. équipe	The film crew arrived early to set up the cameras.
37	custom	nounGrade 3 high-utility word	coutume	Sharing rice cakes is a holiday custom in many families.
38	decay	verbGrade 3 high-utility word	déchéance	Fallen leaves decay and add nutrients to the soil.
39	deed	nounGrade 3 high-utility word	1. action 2. acte 3. acte juridique	Returning the lost wallet was a generous deed.
40	defend	verbGrade 3 high-utility word	défendre	The mother bird will defend her nest from danger.

Vocabulary reading and practice

Protecting an Old Deed

Reading practice for pages 4–6. Five relevant words are highlighted.

English reading

A museum receives a deed written long ago. Curators consider how to defend it from light and moisture, which can cause paper to decay. They place it in a case designed to contain dry air.

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Reading comprehension

1. What document arrives at the museum?

An old deed arrives at the museum.

2. What can cause the paper to decay?

Light and moisture can cause the paper to decay.

3. How do curators protect it?

They place it in a case containing dry air.

Vocabulary quiz

Choose the dictionary equivalent for each of 5 selected words.

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