4th Grade Vocabulary Words - List 18

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Word Definition Practice Sentence Synonyms Antonyms Part of Speech Description
puny Small or weak. Just because I look puny doesn't mean I can't beat you at dodgeball. small, insignificant, frail strong, big Adjective
prefix A letter, number, or word placed at the beginning of another. Adding the prefix "un-" turns happy into unhappy. addition, title suffix Noun
mundane Lacking excitement or boring. Another mundane week is behind us, but we're looking forward to the weekend. ordinary, humdrum, everyday abnormal, unusual, extraordinary Adjective
genuine Something real or authentic. Pat bought a genuine antique can opener online. real, bona fide, legitimate dubious, counterfeit, deceptive Adjective
incandescent Emitting light from being heated. The incandescent light bulb was too hot to touch. glowing, radiant, shining dark, dull, dim Adjective
disappointed Displeased that one's expectations were unfulfilled. Daniel was disappointed that he'd fallen asleep during the movie. saddened, defeated, discouraged contented, satisfied, unworried Adjective
nasty Very unpleasant or icky. That nasty garbage needs to be taken out to the dumpster! disgusting, dirty, awful delightful, easy, mild Adjective
interact To work or collaborate with another person and have an effect on each other. The Internet has changed the way people interact with each other. depend on, combine, communicate disconnect, separate, divide Verb
adversity To experience hard times or misfortune. Despite adversity, he has become very successful. bad luck, calamity, hardship blessing, advantage, benefit Noun
civic A city, town, or local area administration. Our civic leaders have made improvements to the roads. public, metropolitan, communal Adjective

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