Grade 5 Wonders Unit 3 Week 1 Vocab

Counter

• To support or agree with something.

• To oppose or respond to something.

• To ignore or dismiss something.

• To enhance or improve something.

Contradict

• To agree with a statement or idea.

• To assert the opposite of a statement or idea.

• To provide additional support for a statement.

• To summarize a statement or idea.

Synonym

• A word that has the same or nearly the same meaning as another word.

• A word that has the opposite meaning of another word.

• A word that describes an action or state.

• A word that is used to express a strong emotion.

Understanding

• The ability to memorize information without comprehension.

• The ability to grasp the meaning, significance, or nature of something.

• The process of forgetting information over time.

• The skill of analyzing data without context.

Critical Person

• A person who often finds fault with others and points it out.

• A person who is always positive and encouraging.

• A person who avoids confrontation and criticism.

• A person who is indifferent to others' feelings.

Fault Finding

• The act of looking for mistakes or shortcomings in others.

• The process of correcting errors in a document.

• The ability to identify strengths in a person's character.

• The practice of ignoring problems to maintain peace.

Expression of Gratitude

• A way to show thankfulness, such as saying 'thank you' or giving a gift.

• A method of expressing anger or frustration.

• A technique for improving communication skills.

• A form of social etiquette that involves ignoring others.

Compliment

• A polite expression of praise or admiration.

• A negative remark about someone's appearance.

• A formal request for assistance.

• An expression of indifference.

Misunderstanding

• A failure to understand something correctly.

• A clear and accurate understanding of a concept.

• An agreement between two parties.

• A method of effective communication.

Gratitude

• A feeling of thankfulness and appreciation.

• A sense of entitlement and expectation.

• A state of confusion and doubt.

• An emotion of anger and resentment.