Vocabulary

Grassy Lake Elementary SchoolThird Grade

Created by: Mrs. Russell

bristlyIf something is

bristly, it is covered with short, stiff hairs.

What animals have bristly tails and ample fur?

dreadful• If something is

dreadful, it is scary or terrible.

If a dreadful noise came from a vase of flowers, would you stare in amazement?

summoning

If you are summoning someone, you are calling for the person to come.

If you were summoning someone, what would you say?

nuisanceA nuisance is something or someone

that bothers you.

Thumbs up for a nuisance, thumbs down for not a nuisance.

Ready?Eating pizza

yellingHiking with your familyPoking a person in the arm

sedentary

If you have a sedentary job or lifestyle, you are sitting down most of the time.

If you wanted to be sedentary for a day, what would you do?

oblige

When you oblige someone you help the person.

What is one way in which a family member obliges you?

swaySway means to

move back and forth gently.

What are some objects that might sway in the wind?

boasting

Someone who is boasting is telling other people wonderful things about himself or herself.

Which is boasting?I will clean the table.I know I will win first place.

adamant

When someone is adamant about something, he or she is very determined and won’t change his or her mind about it.

If you were adamant about winning the contest, what would you say?

inevitable

If something is inevitable, it cannot be avoided or stopped.

What is inevitable on a very rainy day?

Great work!

Enjoy Charlotte’s Web this week!