Wit & Wisdom 3rd Grade Module 2 Vocabulary

What does it mean to doubt?

• To be certain about something.

• To not be sure of something.

• To have complete confidence.

• To believe without question.

What does hideous mean?

• Looking very beautiful and attractive.

• Looking very ugly or frightening, disgusting.

• Looking very ordinary and unremarkable.

• Looking very elegant and sophisticated.

What does pardoned mean?

• Forgiven for a mistake or crime.

• Punished for a mistake or crime.

• Ignored for a mistake or crime.

• Rewarded for good behavior.

What is a myth?

• A story about historical events that are proven to be true.

• A fictional tale created for entertainment purposes.

• A story, often about gods or supernatural characters, passed down through generations to explain something about the world.

• A scientific explanation of natural phenomena.

What does conserve mean?

• To protect from loss or harm; to save.

• To waste resources carelessly.

• To ignore environmental issues.

• To increase consumption of resources.

What does permanent mean?

• Lasting, or intended to last forever.

• Temporary, or not lasting long.

• Occasional, or happening from time to time.

• Variable, or subject to change.

What is a mission?

• A journey to a foreign country.

• An important task or duty.

• A type of military operation.

• A personal goal or ambition.

What does it mean to revolve?

• To travel in a straight line away from a point.

• To travel in a circle around a specific point.

• To move randomly without a fixed path.

• To oscillate back and forth around a point.

What does lunar mean?

• Related to the sun.

• Related to the stars.

• Related to the moon.

• Related to the planets.

What does reduced mean?

• Made smaller or less in amount.

• Increased in size or quantity.

• Maintained at the same level.

• Completely eliminated.