4th Grade Vocabulary Words - List 11

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Word Definition Practice Sentence Synonyms Antonyms Part of Speech Description
infer To deduce by reasoning or evidence. They could infer from Michael's frown that he was unhappy. assume, guess, interpret misunderstand, disregard Verb
canopy A roof-like covering or overhanging projection. The trees created a shady canopy that protected the forest floor from direct sunlight. awning, cover, shade Noun
analyze To examine critically or evaluate. Henry wants to analyze the sugar content of the donut. consider, inspect, investigate neglect, ignore Verb
genre A category of books or music with a similar style or subject matter. I don't enjoy books from that genre. category, kind, classification Noun
evaluate To form an idea to assess something or someone. A supervisor came to evaluate the welder. gauge, grade, assess neglect, ignore Verb
cultivate To prepare land for crops. The farmer will cultivate food crops. prepare, plant, tend destroy, abandon Verb
confidence A strong belief and trust in something or someone, including oneself. Her confidence and skills make her an excellent public speaker. courage, spirit, grit fear, weakness, doubt Noun
reap To get a return on work put in. You will reap the benefits of your hard work. gain, obtain, take in lose, miss, surrender Verb
colonist A settler or inhabitant in a new place. The colonist planted corn and squash. pilgrim, settler, pioneer Noun
successfully Being done well or effectively. The mission was completed successfully, and everyone cheered. fortunately, prosperously, effectively failing, losing, unprofitable Adverb

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