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 61–70 of 300
#	Word	Pattern / part of speech	Meaning	Sample sentence
61	grace	nounGrade 3 high-utility word	1. grazia 2. benevolenza	The skater moved across the ice with grace.
62	gradual	adjectiveGrade 3 high-utility word	graduale	The gradual change from winter to spring took several weeks.
63	habit	nounGrade 3 high-utility word	1. abitudine 2. consuetudine	Checking my backpack each night became a helpful habit.
64	harsh	adjectiveGrade 3 high-utility word	1. duro 2. crudele 3. severo	The harsh wind stung our faces.
65	imitate	verbGrade 3 high-utility word	imitare	The parrot can imitate the sound of a ringing phone.
66	individual	nounGrade 3 high-utility word	1. individuo 2. soggetto	Each individual chose a different book to read.
67	intelligent	adjectiveGrade 3 high-utility word	intelligente	The intelligent crow used a stick to reach its food.
68	intend	verbGrade 3 high-utility word	1. intendere 2. avere in animo	I intend to finish my science report tonight.
69	journey	nounGrade 3 high-utility word	1. viaggio 2. avventura 3. itinerario	The long train journey carried us across three states.
70	launch	verbGrade 3 high-utility word	lanciare	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.

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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.

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