3rd Grade Vocabulary Words - List 22

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Word Definition Practice Sentence Synonyms Antonyms Part of Speech Description
simply In an easy and open manner. If he would simply listen and slow down, he would be able to complete the assignment. honestly, openly, quietly incompletely, difficulty, complex Adverb
greasy A coating of oil, or fatty. The greasy burgers gave them indigestion. lard, oil, tallow not oily, not fatty Adjective
curdle To form clots or thicken. Leaving milk out of the refrigerator will cause it to curdle. clot, condense, thicken liquify, melt Verb
elect To choose someone for public office. Did you vote to elect a new president? choose, select, pick dismiss, refuse, vote out Verb
maximum The highest possible or most permitted. The maximum number of people that can attend the concert is posted on the door. top, most, supreme minimum, least, smallest Adjective
joyous Being happy and jubilant. The joyous crowd cheered and sang. merry, festive, cheerful sad, gloomy, sorrowful Adjective
calling An urge toward a career or activity. I think my purpose in life is to make people laugh. goal, mission, career hobby, amusement, pastime Noun
collision When two objects hit each other. The collision caused too much damage. hit, smash, wreck mend, fix Noun
ripe Ready for eating or gathering up. The fruit was ripe and tasty. ready, mature, completed immature, underdeveloped Adjective
vaulted An arched roof or ceiling. The vaulted ceiling created an open and airy atmosphere. arched, curved, domed flat Adjective

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