WordMasters 4th Grade- List 1

fray

• A fight, battle, or skirmish.

• A peaceful gathering or meeting.

• A type of fabric used in clothing.

• A method of cooking food.

bedraggled

• Limp and soiled, as with rain or dirt.

• Clean and tidy, as if freshly groomed.

• Bright and colorful, full of life.

• Soft and fluffy, like a cloud.

wilt

• To become limp and drooping, as a fading flower; wither.

• To grow taller and stronger.

• To bloom brightly and flourish.

• To remain unchanged and stable.

orphan

• A child who has lost both parents through death, or, less commonly, one parent.

• A child who has been abandoned by their parents.

• A child who is raised by relatives other than their parents.

• A child who has lost one parent through divorce.

tirade

• A brief expression of gratitude.

• A prolonged outburst of bitter, outspoken denunciation.

• A formal speech of praise.

• A casual conversation about trivial matters.

prong

• Each of two or more projecting pointed parts at the end of a fork.

• A type of fish commonly found in rivers.

• A sharp tool used for digging.

• A decorative piece of jewelry worn on the head.

pauper

• A wealthy individual with abundant resources.

• A person without any means of support, especially a destitute person who depends on aid from public welfare funds or charity.

• A successful entrepreneur who has made a fortune.

• A person who is well-off and financially secure.

sound

• Free from injury, damage, defect, disease, etc.; in good condition.

• A type of wave that travels through air or another medium.

• A musical composition or performance.

• A noise that is unpleasant or disruptive.

vivid

• Strikingly bright or intense, as color, light, etc.

• Dull and muted in appearance

• Lacking in detail or clarity

• Pale and washed out

bank

• A financial institution that accepts deposits and provides loans.

• The land alongside or sloping down to a river or lake.

• A place where you can store valuables safely.

• A type of investment account.