4th Grade Vocabulary Words - List 15

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Word Definition Practice Sentence Synonyms Antonyms Part of Speech Description
randomly Indiscriminately and without method. Players were selected randomly by the game. haphazardly, aimlessly, by chance methodically, organized, carefully Adverb
antonym A word meaning the opposite of another word. The word difficult is an antonym of the word easy. opposite, reverse same, synonym Noun
oligarchy A small group having control of a country or organization. The country was governed by an oligarchy. tyranny, authoritarianism, domination democracy Noun
merely Nothing more than or purely. The nurse was merely trying to help. slightly, only, simply indefinitely Adverb
aside Out of the way or over. She pushed her phone aside so she could focus on her work. to the side, away from, away Adverb
parody An exaggeration or imitation of style. The movie was a parody of a classic film from the 1930s. spoof, imitation, caricature truth, reality Noun
automatically Without any thought. Dave automatically checked his pockets for his keys and wallet. naturally, unconsciously, unknowingly unnecessarily, deliberately, willfully Adverb
empire A group of states or countries under the rule of a single authority. The empire ruled over various countries for many centuries. authority, command, domain Noun
destiny Events that will happen in the future. Being a famous pop star is his destiny. fate, inevitability, prospect free will, choice Noun
anxious Feeling worried or uneasy about something uncertain. She was feeling anxious about the job interview. fearful, afraid, apprehensive brave, calm, confident Adjective

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