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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 | consider | verbGrade 3 high-utility word | 1. 고려하다 2. 헤아리다 3. 여기다 | Please consider both ideas before making your choice. |
| 32 | contain | verbGrade 3 high-utility word | 1. 머금다 2. 담아내다 | This jar can contain two cups of rice. |
| 33 | continent | nounGrade 3 high-utility word | 1. 대륙(大陸) 2. 대륙 | Africa is the continent with the greatest number of countries. |
| 34 | convince | verbGrade 3 high-utility word | 1. 납득시키다 2. 확신시키다 3. 설득하다 | The evidence may convince the judge that the story is true. |
| 35 | coward | nounGrade 3 high-utility word | 1. 겁쟁이 2. 비겁자(卑怯者) 3. 겁꾸러기 | The character feared being called a coward, but asking for help was wise. |
| 36 | crew | nounGrade 3 high-utility word | 1. 촬영팀 2. 제작진 | The film crew arrived early to set up the cameras. |
| 37 | custom | nounGrade 3 high-utility word | 1. 습관 2. 관례 3. 풍습 | Sharing rice cakes is a holiday custom in many families. |
| 38 | decay | verbGrade 3 high-utility word | 1. 썩다 2. 부패하다 | Fallen leaves decay and add nutrients to the soil. |
| 39 | deed | nounGrade 3 high-utility word | 1. 행동 2. 선행 | Returning the lost wallet was a generous deed. |
| 40 | defend | verbGrade 3 high-utility word | 방어하다 | 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.
Korean translation
A reviewed translation is not available for this passage yet.
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.
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

