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K12 - 4th Grade

(347 words)
WordPOSDefinition
benefit
noun
An advantage or profit gained from something
complete
adj.
Having all the necessary or appropriate parts.
develop
verb
To grow or cause to grow and become more mature, advanced, or elaborate
dismay
verb
To cause someone to feel worried, disappointed, or upset
ease
verb
To make something less severe or intense
hail
noun
Pellets of frozen rain
accomplish
verb
To achieve or complete successfully
lack
noun
The state of being without or not having enough of something
master
noun
A person with the ability to use or control something to a high degree of skill.
patriot
noun
A person who loves and strongly supports their country
project
verb
To estimate or forecast something based on current trends or data
recommend
verb
To suggest that someone or something would be good or suitable for a particular job or purpose, or to suggest that a particular action should be done.
remark
verb
To say something as a comment; to mention
adaptation
noun
The process of changing to fit a new environment or different conditions
represent
verb
To stand in for or act on behalf of someone or something
sufficient
adj.
Enough to meet the needs of a situation or a proposed end
utter
verb
To say something or to make a sound with one's voice
affect
verb
To influence or make a difference to
calculate
verb
To determine by mathematical means
climate
noun
The weather conditions prevailing in an area over a long period.
approached
verb
To come near or nearer to something or someone in space, time, quality, or amount
column
noun
A vertical structural element that supports a building or other structure.
decay
verb
to undergo the process of decomposition; to rot or decompose
exceed
verb
To go beyond the limits of something
forbid
verb
To order someone not to do something, or to say that something must not happen.
grove
noun
A small group of trees
limb
noun
An arm or leg of a person or an appendage of an animal
argued
verb
To give reasons for or against something
mammoth
noun
A large, extinct elephant
mature
adj.
Fully developed physically; full-grown.
permit
verb
To allow something to happen or give permission for
resist
verb
To withstand the action or effect of something
scorch
verb
To burn and damage the surface of something with flame or heat
tower
noun
A tall, narrow building or structure that may stand apart or be attached to a larger structure.
automatically
adv.
In a way that is performed or activated by itself with little or no direct human control.
approach
verb
To come near or nearer to something or someone in distance or time
burrow
verb
To dig a hole or tunnel into or under something
cease
verb
To stop or come to an end
destructive
adj.
Causing great and irreparable harm or damage.
drowsy
adj.
Feeling sleepy or tired
famished
adj.
Extremely hungry
avoid
verb
To keep away from; to prevent from happening
forecast
verb
To predict or estimate a future event or trend
hibernate
verb
To spend the winter in a dormant state
migrate
verb
To move from one region or habitat to another, especially regularly according to the seasons
nestle
verb
To settle or lie comfortably within or against something
observe
verb
To see or notice something
prepare
verb
To make ready or get ready for a particular purpose or event
border
noun
A line separating two countries, administrative divisions, or other areas.
reduce
verb
To make smaller or less in amount, degree, or size
severe
adj.
Very bad, serious, or unpleasant in degree or quality
venture
noun
A risky or daring undertaking or journey
active
adj.
Engaging or ready to engage in physically energetic pursuits.
astound
verb
To shock or greatly surprise
attend
verb
To be present at an event or activity
cause
verb
To make something happen
cherish
verb
To hold dear or to treat with love and affection
contract
verb
To become smaller or shorter by drawing together; shrink.
eager
adj.
Having or showing keen interest or intense desire
expose
verb
To reveal or uncover something that is usually hidden or kept secret
grace
noun
Simple elegance or refinement of movement
impose
verb
To forcibly place upon
circular
adj.
Having the shape of a circle
modest
adj.
Having a moderate or limited estimation of one's own abilities, accomplishments, or value.
parallel
adj.
Being an equal distance apart everywhere and never meeting
paralyze
verb
To cause (someone or something) to lose the ability to move or feel in part or all of the body
pessimist
noun
A person who tends to see the worst aspect of things or believe that the worst will happen
recite
verb
To repeat aloud from memory
respond
verb
To reply to something, especially with words or some form of action.
compare
verb
To examine the similarities and differences
abrupt
adj.
Sudden and unexpected
achieve
verb
To successfully reach a desired or intended goal, usually by effort, skill, or courage
attempt
verb
To try to do something, especially something difficult
contempt
noun
The feeling that something or someone is worthless or beneath consideration
entertain
verb
To amuse or provide enjoyment
glimpse
noun
A brief or quick view or look
concluding
adj.
Serving as an end or termination
mock
verb
To tease or laugh at in a scornful or contemptuous manner.
persist
verb
To continue firmly or obstinately
persuade
verb
To convince someone to do something or to believe something
phase
noun
A distinct period or stage in a process of change or forming part of something's development
quaint
adj.
Attractively unusual or old-fashioned
recall
verb
To bring back a memory or to remember something
convince
verb
To persuade someone to do something or to believe that something is true
reject
verb
To refuse to accept, submit to, believe, or make use of
revise
verb
To review or study again
sensitive
adj.
Easily affected by external influences or stimuli
applaud
verb
To show approval or praise by clapping hands
crafty
adj.
Clever at achieving one's aims by indirect or deceitful methods
disclose
verb
To reveal or make known
critical
adj.
Expressing or involving an analysis of the merits and faults of a work of literature, music, or art.
drab
adj.
Lacking brightness or interest; drearily dull.
entire
adj.
Whole or complete, with nothing missing
exclaim
verb
To speak suddenly and with strong feeling
exquisite
adj.
Extremely beautiful and delicate.
intend
verb
To have a plan or purpose in mind
jeer
verb
To make rude and mocking remarks, typically in a loud voice
decrease
verb
To become smaller or less in size, amount, intensity, or degree
peer
verb
To look keenly or with difficulty at something
progress
noun
Forward or onward movement towards a destination or goal
refine
verb
To improve by making small changes
scoundrel
noun
A dishonest or unscrupulous person; a rogue.
uneasy
adj.
Feeling anxious or worried.
vain
adj.
Having or showing an excessively high opinion of one's appearance, abilities, or worth.
defend
verb
To protect from harm or danger
alter
verb
To change or modify something.
confuse
verb
To make someone unable to think clearly or to understand something.
distribute
verb
To give out or deliver items to a number of recipients
eject
verb
To force or throw out, often suddenly or violently.
embrace
verb
To hold someone tightly in one's arms, typically to express affection
equip
verb
To provide with the necessary items for a particular purpose
demonstrate
verb
To show or prove something clearly and convincingly
flexible
adj.
Capable of bending easily without breaking
instant
adj.
Happening immediately
keen
adj.
Having a sharp edge or point
limp
verb
To walk with difficulty, typically because of a damaged or stiff leg or foot
scurry
verb
To move quickly with short, hurried movements
seize
verb
To take hold of suddenly and forcibly
describe
verb
To give an account of in words
shallow
adj.
Of little depth; not deep
surround
verb
To enclose on all sides
victim
noun
A person harmed or killed as a result of a crime, accident, or other event or action
ancient
adj.
Belonging to the very distant past
century
noun
A period of one hundred years
chamber
noun
A room used for a special or official purpose, or a group of people who form (part of) a legislature
detail
noun
An individual feature, fact, or item
descend
verb
To go or come down
entry
noun
An act of going or coming in
interior
noun
The inside part of something
intrude
verb
To enter without permission or welcome
locate
verb
To find the position or place of something
passage
noun
A way through which one can pass
difference
noun
The quality or condition of being unlike or dissimilar.
portion
noun
A part of a whole
precious
adj.
Of great value; not to be wasted or treated carelessly
quarry
noun
A place where stone, rock, or minerals are extracted from the ground
ramp
noun
An inclined surface or pathway connecting different levels
spacious
adj.
Having lots of space
surface
noun
The outer or top part or layer of something.
disappointed
adj.
Feeling sad or displeased because someone or something has failed to fulfill one's hopes or expectations.
advantage
noun
A condition or circumstance that puts one in a favorable or superior position.
astonish
verb
To surprise or amaze someone greatly
confirm
verb
To establish the truth or correctness of something
distant
adj.
Far away in space or time
founder
verb
To fail or collapse
hamlet
noun
A small village or settlement, typically one without a church.
effective
adj.
Successful in producing a desired or intended result
host
noun
A person who receives or entertains guests
misgiving
noun
A feeling of doubt or worry about a future event
parch
verb
To dry out or shrivel with heat
prospect
noun
The possibility or likelihood of some future event occurring
scarce
adj.
Insufficient for the demand; not readily available.
shrewd
adj.
Having or showing sharp powers of judgment; astute.
estimate
verb
To roughly calculate or judge the value, number, quantity, or extent of something
sole
noun
The underside of a person's foot.
torment
verb
To cause great physical or mental suffering
typical
adj.
Representative of a type, group, or class
ail
verb
To suffer from an illness or to feel unwell
banish
verb
To send someone away from a country or place as an official punishment
communicate
verb
To convey information or express one's thoughts and feelings
evidence
noun
The available body of facts or information indicating whether a belief or proposition is true or valid.
console
verb
To comfort someone at a time of grief or disappointment
cower
verb
To crouch down in fear
deliberate
adj.
Done consciously and intentionally
depth
noun
The distance from the top or surface to the bottom of something
desire
noun
A strong feeling of wanting to have something or wishing for something to happen.
livelihood
noun
A means of securing the necessities of life
example
noun
A typical instance or specimen of something
misfortune
noun
Bad luck or an unfortunate condition or event
orphan
noun
A child whose parents are dead
precipice
noun
A very steep rock face or cliff, typically a tall one.
regain
verb
To get back something lost or taken away
slay
verb
To kill someone or something, especially in a violent way
symptom
noun
A physical or mental feature indicating a condition or disease
except
prep.
Not including; other than
annual
adj.
Occurring once every year
artificial
adj.
Made by human skill or effort rather than coming from nature
blend
verb
To mix together smoothly and inseparably
bore
verb
To drill a hole or tunnel into or through something
considerable
adj.
Fairly large in size or extent; worthy of attention
crude
adj.
In a natural or raw state; not yet processed or refined
exclaimed
verb
To say something suddenly and loudly, especially due to surprise, anger, or excitement
evaporate
verb
To turn from liquid into vapor
foliage
noun
The leaves of a plant or tree, or leaves on the stems or branches on which they are growing
gash
noun
A deep cut or wound
hue
noun
A color or shade
increase
verb
To become greater in size, amount, or number
nourish
verb
To provide with the food or other substances necessary for growth, health, and good condition
experiment
noun
A test or trial to discover something unknown
vary
verb
To differ in size, amount, degree, or nature from something else of the same general class.
vision
noun
The ability to see; the visual faculty
yield
verb
To produce or provide
ability
noun
The skill or proficiency to do something
amiable
adj.
Friendly and pleasant in manner
bliss
noun
Extreme happiness or joy
increasing
verb
Becoming greater in size, amount, or degree
caress
verb
To touch someone gently and lovingly
clutch
noun
A tight grasp or an act of holding on to something tightly
coax
verb
To persuade someone gently to do something or go somewhere, by being kind and patient, or by appearing to be
furious
adj.
Extremely angry
gesture
noun
A movement of the hands, arms, or head, etc. to express an idea or feeling
mope
verb
To be gloomy, sullen, or depressed; to act in a way that shows one is unhappy or without energy
infer
verb
To conclude by reasoning from evidence or premises
prefer
verb
To like or choose better than another or others
recover
verb
To return to a normal state of health, mind, or strength.
replace
verb
To take the place of something, or to put something new in place of something old
request
noun
The act of politely or formally asking for something.
separate
verb
To set or keep apart
shun
verb
To deliberately avoid or keep away from
inform
verb
To give knowledge or information to someone
appall
verb
To greatly dismay or horrify
dejected
adj.
Sad and depressed; disheartened
depend
verb
To rely on for support or to be influenced by
dreary
adj.
Dull, bleak, and lifeless; depressing
fanatic
noun
A person with an obsessive interest in and enthusiasm for something, especially an activity.
impact
noun
The strong effect or influence that something has on a situation or person
maximum
noun
The highest or greatest amount, extent, or degree possible.
invade
verb
To enter forcefully as an enemy; to go into with hostile intent
isolate
verb
To set apart or cut off from others
occupy
verb
To take control of a place, especially by military force
reveal
verb
To make known; to unveil; to uncover.
rout
verb
To defeat an enemy completely and force them to run away
suspect
verb
To believe that someone is likely to be guilty of a crime or responsible for a bad act
minimum
noun
The least or smallest amount or quantity possible, attainable, or required.
temporary
adj.
lasting for only a limited period of time; not permanent
terror
noun
Extreme fear
tragic
adj.
Causing or characterized by extreme distress or sorrow.
afford
verb
To have enough money to pay for something
boast
verb
To talk with excessive pride and self-satisfaction about one's achievements, possessions, or abilities.
chord
noun
A combination of three or more musical notes played together.
obvious
adj.
Easy to see or understand; clear, self-evident
exceptional
adj.
Outstanding or extraordinary in quality or performance
fortunate
adj.
Having good luck; lucky.
fringe
noun
A decorative border or edging of hanging threads, cords, or strips, often attached to a separate band.
humble
adj.
Having or showing a modest or low estimate of one's importance
meadow
noun
A field with wild grass and flowers
melancholy
noun
A deep, pensive, and long-lasting sadness.
organized
adj.
Arranged in a systematic way, especially on a large scale
obstinate
adj.
Stubbornly refusing to change one's opinion or chosen course of action, despite attempts to persuade one to do so.
plead
verb
To make an urgent, emotional statement or request for something.
plunge
verb
To jump or dive quickly and energetically
relent
verb
To become less severe, harsh, or strict
submit
verb
To rot or decompose through the action of bacteria and fungi.
trudge
verb
To walk slowly and with heavy steps, typically because of exhaustion or harsh conditions.
predict
verb
To say that an event or action will happen in the future, especially as a result of knowledge or experience.
apparent
adj.
Clearly visible or understood; obvious
ban
verb
To officially or legally prohibit
concentrate
verb
To focus one's attention or mental effort on a particular object or activity.
concern
verb
To relate to or be about something
consider
verb
To think about carefully
contrast
noun
A difference between two or more things
prediction
noun
A statement about what will happen in the future
fragile
adj.
Easily broken or damaged
menace
noun
A threat or danger
pounce
verb
To jump or dive suddenly in order to catch or attack something
prompt
noun
A cue given to someone to help them remember their lines or an action
recent
adj.
Having happened, begun, or been done not long ago; belonging to a past period relatively close to the present.
symbol
noun
Something that represents or stands for something else, especially a material object representing something abstract.
previous
adj.
Existing or occurring before in time or order
talon
noun
The claw of a bird of prey
trophy
noun
A prize or award given for a specific achievement
widespread
adj.
found or distributed over a large area or number of people
apt
adj.
Suitable or appropriate for the circumstances
blossom
verb
To produce flowers
bough
noun
A main branch of a tree
purpose
noun
The reason for which something is done or created or for which something exists.
content
noun
The subjects or topics covered in a book or document
detest
verb
To dislike intensely
dusk
noun
The time at the end of the day just before dark
extinguish
verb
To put out a fire or light
familiar
adj.
Well known from long or close association
obtain
verb
To gain or acquire something, usually through effort or skill
rarely
adv.
not often; seldom
orchard
noun
A piece of land planted with fruit trees
practice
noun
The act of doing something repeatedly to improve skill
prune
verb
To trim or cut away dead or overgrown branches or stems, especially to encourage growth
stout
adj.
bulky in figure; heavily built; corpulent; thickset; fat
threadbare
adj.
Becoming thin and tattered with age
wander
verb
To walk around without a specific destination or purpose
reason
noun
A cause, explanation, or justification for an action or event.
address
noun
The particulars of the place where someone lives or an organization is situated.
approve
verb
To officially agree to or accept as satisfactory
conclude
verb
To bring something to an end
deprive
verb
To take something away from
elder
noun
An older person, especially one with a respected position in society
escort
verb
To accompany someone or something somewhere, especially for protection or safety
result
noun
The outcome or consequence of an action
fare
verb
To perform in a specified way in a particular situation or over a particular period
forlorn
adj.
Sad and abandoned or lonely
hearty
adj.
Warm and sincere; friendly
inhale
verb
To breathe in air, smoke, or gas
merit
noun
The quality of being particularly good or worthy, especially so as to deserve praise or reward
stingy
adj.
Unwilling to give or spend; ungenerous
select
verb
To choose or pick out from a larger group
summon
verb
To call on someone to be present, especially formally or by authority
valiant
adj.
Showing courage or determination
waft
verb
To move gently through the air
abreast
adv.
Side by side and facing the same way
barrier
noun
A structure or object that impedes free movement
breadth
noun
The distance or measurement from side to side of something; width.
simplify
verb
To make something easier to understand or do
capital
noun
The most important city or town of a country or region, usually its seat of government and administrative center.
ensure
verb
To make certain that something will happen or be done.
external
adj.
Located on the outside or relating to the outside of something.
feud
noun
A prolonged and bitter quarrel or dispute.
fortress
noun
A large, strong building or group of buildings that can be defended from attack
frequent
verb
To visit or attend (a place) regularly
summarize
verb
To give a brief statement of the main points
frontier
noun
A border between two countries.
peasant
noun
A poor smallholder or agricultural laborer of low social status.
petty
adj.
Of little importance; trivial
threat
noun
A statement or indication of possible danger or harm
utilize
verb
To make use of
vast
adj.
Of very great extent or size; immense
support
verb
To bear the weight of something, to hold up
audition
noun
A trial performance to appraise an entertainer's merits.
create
verb
To bring something into existence
elevate
verb
To lift up or make higher
eliminate
verb
To remove or get rid of something
engage
verb
To occupy, attract, or involve (someone's interest or attention).
entrance
verb
To fill with wonder and delight, holding the entire attention
threatens
verb
To express an intention to cause harm or pain
essential
adj.
Absolutely necessary; extremely important
foremost
adj.
Most prominent in rank, importance, or position
forsake
verb
To abandon or leave someone or something
recognize
verb
To identify someone or something from having encountered them before
sentimental
adj.
Having or arousing feelings of nostalgia, tenderness, or sadness
source
noun
A place, person, or thing from which something comes or can be obtained
usually
adv.
Under normal conditions or in most cases
tour
noun
A journey for pleasure in which several different places are visited
tradition
noun
A long-established custom or belief that has been passed on from one generation to another
trio
noun
A group of three people or things
arrest
verb
To seize someone by legal authority and take into custody
capable
adj.
Having the ability, fitness, or quality necessary to do or achieve a specified thing
congratulate
verb
To express pleasure or give praise to someone for an achievement, good luck, or something desirable that has happened
despise
verb
To feel a strong dislike for or hostility toward
dispute
verb
To argue or debate about something
eventual
adj.
Occurring at the end of a process or as a final result
helm
noun
A steering apparatus for a vessel; a wheel or tiller by which a ship is steered.
humiliate
verb
To make someone feel ashamed or lose respect for oneself
implore
verb
To beg someone earnestly or desperately to do something
insert
verb
To put or fit something into something else
outrage
noun
A powerful feeling of shock and anger
pierce
verb
To make a hole or opening in something with a sharp object
quiver
verb
To tremble or shake with a slight rapid motion
release
verb
To set free or let go
sullen
adj.
Bad-tempered and sulky; gloomy