Vocabulary Challenge for Grade 3

What does 'deceive' mean?

• To provide accurate information.

• To support someone in their beliefs.

• To tell the truth honestly.

• To mislead or trick someone into believing something false.

Use 'lament' in a sentence.

• She decided to celebrate her new home.

• They ignored the memories of their past.

• She began to lament the loss of her childhood home.

• He expressed joy over his recent promotion.

What is a synonym for 'merely'?

• solely

• not

• only

• quickly

Choose the correct word: She was __________ when she saw the surprise. (dumbfounded/startled)

• indifferent

• confused

• dumbfounded

• amused

What does 'stupendous' mean?

• extremely impressive or amazing

• not worth noticing

• somewhat disappointing

• ordinary or average

Use 'savour' in a sentence.

• 1. They savour a new pair of shoes every weekend.

• 1. He tried to savour the answers quickly so he could finish the test.

• I like to savour every bite of my favorite dessert.

• 1. The kitten savoured across the room chasing the toy.

What is a synonym for 'thicket'?

• plain

• bush

• meadow

• forest

Choose the correct word: The door will __________ on its hinges.

• hinge

• slide

• creak

• swing

What does 'linger' mean?

• To stay in a place longer than necessary.

• To avoid staying in one place.

• To leave a place immediately.

• To move quickly through a location.

Use 'deceive' in a sentence.

• She was honest and never tried to deceive anyone in her life.

• 1. They deceive to school every morning to avoid being late.

• 1. We deceive the cake with sprinkles and chocolate syrup.

• They planned to deceive the audience with a magic trick.