3rd Grade Vocab Sadlier Unit 5

What does the word "atmosphere" mean?

• The air that surrounds Earth

• A type of weather

• A kind of plant

• A type of music

What is the meaning of "brilliant"?

• Dull and boring

• Sparkling or full of light; very smart

• Slow and steady

• Dark and gloomy

What does "convince" mean?

• To confuse someone

• To get someone to believe something or to do something; to win over

• To ignore someone

• To make someone laugh

What is the definition of "endure"?

• To give up quickly

• To put up with; to continue in the same way for a long time

• To start something new

• To finish something fast

What does "glance" mean?

• To stare for a long time

• To look quickly

• To close your eyes

• To look away

What is the meaning of "harsh"?

• Soft and gentle

• Rough or unpleasant to the senses; unkind in voice or behavior

• Sweet and kind

• Quiet and calm

What does "plunge" mean?

• To rise slowly

• To fall quickly; to quickly throw oneself down or into something

• To walk carefully

• To sit down gently

What is the definition of "precious"?

• Very high-priced; loved and adored

• Cheap and unwanted

• Common and ordinary

• Unimportant and ignored

What does "swift" mean?

• Slow and steady

• Able to move at a quick speed; quick to respond

• Heavy and sluggish

• Lazy and tired

What is the meaning of "unite"?

• To separate things

• To bring two or more parts together to make a whole

• To break something apart

• To ignore something