Words Every Grader Should Know

To think something is true without actual proof

• indifferent

• symbolize

• hopelessness

• assume

Great worry or anxiety, causing stress

• assume

• distressing

• insincere

• hostile

Gloomy, dismal, not cheerful

• indifferent

• distressing

• dreary

• sufficient

Having no hope, a feeling of impossibility

• sufficient

• hostile

• hopelessness

• assume

Aggressive, unfriendly

• insincere

• indifferent

• dreary

• hostile

Creating a strong effect, having the power to draw attention

• symbolize

• impressive

• distressing

• sufficient

Not caring, showing no concern

• indifferent

• sufficient

• dreary

• hostile

Not being honest when expressing a feeling

• impressive

• hopelessness

• symbolize

• insincere

To have enough, having what is needed

• distressing

• hostile

• sufficient

• assume

When an object or event represents or stands for something

• impressive

• symbolize

• distressing

• insincere