3rd grade Vocabulary

Mystify

• To utterly bewilder or perplex someone.

• To clarify or explain something clearly.

• To entertain or amuse someone.

• To confuse someone with humor.

Coward

• A person who is brave and fearless.

• A person who lacks the courage to do or endure dangerous or unpleasant things.

• A person who enjoys taking risks and challenges.

• A person who is indifferent to danger.

Crumple

• To crush something so that it becomes creased and wrinkled.

• To fold something neatly and carefully.

• To smooth out a surface until it is flat.

• To tear something into small pieces.

Thrill

• A sudden feeling of excitement and pleasure.

• A state of deep relaxation and calm.

• A moment of confusion and doubt.

• A sense of boredom and disinterest.

Decay

• The process of rotting or decomposing.

• A method of preserving food.

• A type of chemical reaction that produces energy.

• The act of planting seeds in soil.

Treasure

• A quantity of precious metals, gems, or other valuable objects.

• A type of ancient map used for navigation.

• A collection of rare stamps and coins.

• A mythical creature that guards gold.

Symbol

• A representation of a mathematical operation.

• A mark or character used as a conventional representation of an object, function, or process.

• A type of musical notation.

• A graphical representation of data.

Convince

• To cause someone to believe firmly in the truth of something.

• To make someone feel uncertain about their beliefs.

• To persuade someone to change their opinion without evidence.

• To ignore someone's arguments completely.

Misery

• A state of extreme happiness and joy.

• A state or feeling of great physical or mental distress or discomfort.

• A condition of being wealthy and prosperous.

• A feeling of indifference and apathy.

Talent

• A natural aptitude or skill.

• A learned behavior or habit.

• A temporary ability that fades over time.

• A skill that requires extensive training.