3rd Grade Vocabulary Words - List 27

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Word Definition Practice Sentence Synonyms Antonyms Part of Speech Description
formula A method or ingredients for creating something. The scientist took notes so that he could recreate the formula that worked best. description, method, rubric Noun
distant Far apart, away from. The distant train horn sounded eerie. far, apart, away close, near, next to Adjective
gigantic Very large, or huge. The gigantic elephant stomped through the forest. enormous, huge, immense little, tiny, miniature Adjective
possibly Probably or likely. You are possibly the funniest person I've ever met. likely, probably, perhaps unlikely, doubtfully Adverb
ghastly Frightfully shocking or terrible. The ghastly news was shocking and made people turn away. horrible, grim, frightful wonderful, delightful, pleasant Adjective
thrifty Using money or resources in a careful way. My aunt is thrifty because she likes to save money. frugal, cheap, conserving wasteful, extravagant, giving Adjective
proud Feeling happy or pleased with oneself. The doctor was proud of his accomplishments. noble, honored, majestic lowly, humble, unimportant Adjective
area A section of land. The area under the bridge will become a park. section, plot, parcel Noun
summit The top of something like a mountain. The hiker reached the summit at noon. crest, climax, peak bottom, base, ground Noun
appetizing Appealing by sight or taste. The onion rings look appetizing. mouthwatering, tasty, delicious unpalatable, tasteless, disgusting Adjective

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