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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