Vocabulary Grade 3 Unit 16

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boast (verb) (noun)

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(v) to speak proudly of oneself, brag
(n) talk that is too full of pride in oneself
Synonym: brag
Antonym: deprecate

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eloquent (adjective)

Back 2

showing the ability to use words clearly and effectively
Synonym: expressive
Antonym: awkward

Front 3

glisten (verb)

Back 3

to shine with sparkling light
Synonym: sparkle
Antonym: dull

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ideal (adjective) (noun)

Back 4

(adj)considered to be perfect; existing only in the imagination
(n)a person or thing that is considered to be perfect
Synonym: (adj)complete
(n)model
Antonym: (adj)real

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infectious (adjective)

Back 5

caused or spread by germs, able or tending to spread from one to another
Synonym: contagious

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invest (v)

Back 6

to put money into something that will earn interest or make a profit; to make use of for future benefit
Synonym: spend

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locate (verb)

Back 7

to find the position of; to settle into a place
Synonym: find

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ripple (noun) (verb)

Back 8

(n)a light wave
(v)to form or cause small waves
Synonym: (n)wave
(v)ruffle

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sufficient (adjective)

Back 9

as much as is needed, enough
Synonym: enough
Antonym: inadequate

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uproar (noun)

Back 10

a state of noisy excitement, confusion
Synonym: turmoil
Antonym: calmness

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Grade 3 Unit 16

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Grade 3 Unit 16