Third GradeUnit 1: Friendship Vocabulary
created by Melissa Roy
Mountain Island Elementary
small jobs
chores
Two of my chores are to wash the dishes and take out
the trash.
willing to wait
patient
Mom and Dad told me to be patient while we waited in
line.
Third GradeUnit 1: Friendship Vocabulary
created by Melissa Roy
Mountain Island Elementary
pay no attention to
ignore
I tried to ignore the noise around me because I had so
much work to do.
thinking about troubles
worried
I was worried about being late for school.
Third GradeUnit 1: Friendship Vocabulary
created by Melissa Roy
Mountain Island Elementary
the strength or eagerness to do something
energy
My puppy has a lot of energy. She runs around the
house constantly.
particularly
especially
I love celebrating birthdays especially my own.
Third GradeUnit 1: Friendship Vocabulary
created by Melissa Roy
Mountain Island Elementary
when an adult allows one to do something
permission
I asked permission from my teacher to go to the restroom.
thankful
grateful
Each night before bed, I think of the people I am thankful for.
Third GradeUnit 1: Friendship Vocabulary
created by Melissa Roy
Mountain Island Elementary
convinced
persuaded
I persuaded my parents to buy me a new toy at the store. I
promised that I would take out the trash for a month.
interested in knowing
curious
My kitten was very curious about the goldfish. He tried to climb in the
fishbowl.
Third GradeUnit 1: Friendship Vocabulary
created by Melissa Roy
Mountain Island Elementary
a trade of one thing for another
exchange
My brother and I decided to exchange baseball cards.
something needed for another event to happen
condition
“You can go play outside, on one condition. You have to do your
homework first,” said my mother.
Third GradeUnit 1: Friendship Vocabulary
created by Melissa Roy
Mountain Island Elementary
left alone
deserted
The man was stuck on the deserted island with very little
food.
made a great effort
struggled
The magician struggled to escape from the chains.
Third GradeUnit 1: Friendship Vocabulary
created by Melissa Roy
Mountain Island Elementary
belief or trust in someone’s ability or goodness
faith
Some people attend church on Sunday’s to show their faith
in God.
very unhappy
miserable
The little girl was miserable because she was sick and had
to miss the field trip.
Third GradeUnit 1: Friendship Vocabulary
created by Melissa Roy
Mountain Island Elementary
of or from another country
foreign
Some of my favorite foods are from foreign counties. Tacos and
Chinese food are my favorite.
to make certain or sure
assure
I assure you that I will be at the concert tonight. I wouldn’t
miss it for the world!
Third GradeUnit 1: Friendship Vocabulary
created by Melissa Roy
Mountain Island Elementary
a pale, soft shade of a color
pastel
My favorite sweater is my pastel blue one.
very unhappy or disappointed
glum
We watched the rain with glum faces because our baseball game
was cancelled.
Third GradeUnit 1: Friendship Vocabulary
created by Melissa Roy
Mountain Island Elementary
very excited about something
enthusiastic
The students seemed very enthusiastic about graduating high
school.
not usual; strange
peculiar
Some people think playing the accordion is a peculiar hobby.
Third GradeUnit 1: Friendship Vocabulary
created by Melissa Roy
Mountain Island Elementary
changing of a speech or piece of writing into another language
translation
We learned many translations or ways of writing hello.
demanded or said in a strong, firm manner
insisted
My mother insisted on me taking out the trash before I played XBox 360.
Third GradeUnit 1: Friendship Vocabulary
created by Melissa Roy
Mountain Island Elementary
stuck closely
The baby clung to its mother because it was scared.
clung
a complete loss of hope
Trey was in despair because he did not have a place to live.
despair
Third GradeUnit 1: Friendship Vocabulary
created by Melissa Roy
Mountain Island Elementary
praised too much without meaning it
flattered
The boy flattered the teacher in hopes she would not be
mad that he left his homework at home.
very beautiful and grand; splendid
Beauty saw the magnificent castle in the distance.
magnificent
Third GradeUnit 1: Friendship Vocabulary
created by Melissa Roy
Mountain Island Elementary
kindness or forgiveness greater than what is expected or
deserved
mercy
The student hoped the teacher would have mercy on him and not
refer him to the office for hitting.
to make a long, deep breathing sound because of sadness,
tiredness or relief
sighed
My sister sighed after she stopped crying.
Third GradeUnit 1: Friendship Vocabulary
created by Melissa Roy
Mountain Island Elementary
a great display, as of riches or beautiful objects
Cinderella went to the ball dressed in all her splendor.
splendor
in a way that shows shyness or lack of courage
timidly
The mouse timidly poked his head out of the mouse hole hoping
the cat was not there.
Third GradeUnit 1: Friendship Vocabulary
created by Melissa Roy
Mountain Island Elementary
to question the truth of
challenge
The soccer player was upset and tried to challenge the
referees call.
to try to win
compete
The two basketball teams will compete against each other
for the championship.
Third GradeUnit 1: Friendship Vocabulary
created by Melissa Roy
Mountain Island Elementary
someone who is at the same level as others
equal
Each team member can play as an equal. They both have the
same ability level.
a group of teams
leagues
There are two baseball leagues in the Major Leagues. There
is the American league and the National league.
Third GradeUnit 1: Friendship Vocabulary
created by Melissa Roy
Mountain Island Elementary
people on the other side
opponents
During the hockey game, our opponents were the green
team.
to have; to own
Do you possess a house or a car?
possess
Third GradeUnit 1: Friendship Vocabulary
created by Melissa Roy
Mountain Island Elementary
to answer
responded
The student responded to the teacher’s question by
raising her hand.
several in a row
I had a series of tests done at the doctor’s office.
series