3rd Grade Vocabulary Words - List 20

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Word Definition Practice Sentence Synonyms Antonyms Part of Speech Description
crowded Full of people or things. The halls were so crowded that people could barely pass each other. full, cramped, packed uncongested, deserted, empty Adjective
gently In a kind and easy way. The babysitter rocked the infant gently. kindly, lightly, smoothly harsh, hard, mean Adverb
breeze A light current of air. The cool breeze was refreshing on such a hot day. gust, whiff, draft Noun
prefer To choose or like something or someone better. I prefer broccoli over carrots. choose, select, pick reject, ignore, dislike Verb
attitude A way of thinking, or behavior toward something. My attitude toward camping has not changed. position, belief, stance Noun
vast Huge or great in size, or boundless. The pioneers did not know how to cross the vast expanse of wilderness. boundless, endless, enormous minute, small, tiny Adjective
wacky Being foolish or silly. The wacky comedian told the funniest jokes. silly, crazy, loony serious, sane, calm Adjective
tender Sore or irritated. The runner's feet were tender after the marathon. delicate, irritated, sensitive hard, tough, calloused Adjective
foolish Bad judgment or irrational. They made a foolish decision and have regretted it. irrational, unwise, senseless logical, rational, smart Adjective
glorious Wonderful or amazing. The chess master's glorious win will be spoken about for years. brilliant, dazzling, grand ordinary, typical, unintelligent Adjective

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