Here's a list of 50 vocabulary words suitable for Grade 3 students, along with simple
definitions and example sentences. The aim is to introduce more complex words and reinforce
their understanding of nuances in meaning, preparing them for more challenging texts.
Grade 3 Vocabulary List (50 Words)
1. Accept
○ Meaning: To agree to take something; to believe as true.
○ Example: "I will accept the gift with a smile."
2. Achieve
○ Meaning: To succeed in doing something, usually after effort.
○ Example: "She worked hard to achieve her goal of building the tallest tower."
3. Appreciate
○ Meaning: To understand the value of something or someone; to be thankful for.
○ Example: "I appreciate your help with my homework."
4. Balance
○ Meaning: An even distribution of weight; to keep steady.
○ Example: "He tried to balance the books on his head."
5. Brave
○ Meaning: Showing no fear of dangerous or difficult things.
○ Example: "The brave knight rescued the princess."
6. Celebrate
○ Meaning: To do something special for a happy event.
○ Example: "We will celebrate my birthday with a party."
7. Comfort
○ Meaning: A state of physical or mental ease; to make someone feel better.
○ Example: "The warm blanket gave him comfort."
8. Community
○ Meaning: A group of people living in the same place or having a particular
characteristic in common.
○ Example: "Our community worked together to clean the park."
9. Curious
○ Meaning: Eager to know or learn something.
○ Example: "The curious cat explored the new box."
10.Decide
○ Meaning: To make a choice.
○ Example: "I need to decide what to wear today."
11.Delicious
○ Meaning: Very pleasing to taste.
○ Example: "The chocolate cake was delicious."
12.Discover
○ Meaning: To find something that was hidden or unknown.
○ Example: "The children loved to discover new treasures on the beach."
13.Distance
○ Meaning: The amount of space between two points or places.
○ Example: "We walked a long distance to get to the store."
14.Effort
○ Meaning: Hard work; the use of physical or mental energy.
○ Example: "It took a lot of effort to build the tall sandcastle."
15.Encourage
○ Meaning: To give support, confidence, or hope to someone.
○ Example: "My teacher always encourages me to do my best."
16.Enormous
○ Meaning: Very large in size, quantity, or extent.
○ Example: "A blue whale is an enormous animal."
17.Examine
○ Meaning: To inspect something carefully and in detail.
○ Example: "The doctor will examine your throat."
18.Experience
○ Meaning: Knowledge or skill gained over time; an event or occurrence.
○ Example: "Learning to ride a bike was a fun experience."
19.Favorite
○ Meaning: Preferred above all others.
○ Example: "Reading is my favorite hobby."
20.Foreign
○ Meaning: From a country other than one's own.
○ Example: "We learned about a foreign country in school."
21.Frequent
○ Meaning: Happening often.
○ Example: "The bus makes frequent stops."
22.Gentle
○ Meaning: Kind and mild in nature or behavior; not harsh.
○ Example: "The kitten gave a gentle purr."
23.Grateful
○ Meaning: Feeling or showing thanks.
○ Example: "I am grateful for your help."
24.Healthy
○ Meaning: In good physical or mental condition; good for your body.
○ Example: "Eating fruits and vegetables helps you stay healthy."
25.Imagine
○ Meaning: To form a mental image or concept of.
○ Example: "Imagine what you would do if you could fly."
26.Important
○ Meaning: Having great significance or value.
○ Example: "It's important to listen to your parents."
27.Journey
○ Meaning: An act of traveling from one place to another.
○ Example: "Their long journey took them across the country."
28.Leader
○ Meaning: A person who guides or directs a group.
○ Example: "The team chose a new leader."
29.Locate
○ Meaning: To find the exact position of something.
○ Example: "Can you help me locate my lost keys?"
30.Loyal
○ Meaning: Giving or showing firm and constant support or allegiance.
○ Example: "A loyal dog stays by its owner's side."
31.Measure
○ Meaning: To find the size, amount, or degree of something.
○ Example: "We need to measure the ingredients for the cake."
32.Melt
○ Meaning: To turn from solid to liquid, usually by heat.
○ Example: "The ice cream will melt quickly in the sun."
33.Mysterious
○ Meaning: Difficult or impossible to understand, explain, or identify.
○ Example: "The old house had a mysterious sound coming from it."
34.Neighbor
○ Meaning: A person living next door or very near.
○ Example: "Our neighbor helped us rake leaves."
35.Observe
○ Meaning: To watch carefully, especially to learn something.
○ Example: "We will observe the birds building their nest."
36.Opportunity
○ Meaning: A chance to do something.
○ Example: "This is a great opportunity to learn something new."
37.Patient
○ Meaning: Able to accept delays or problems without becoming annoyed or
anxious; a person receiving medical treatment.
○ Example: "You need to be patient when waiting in line."
38.Polite
○ Meaning: Showing good manners; respectful.
○ Example: "It's polite to say 'please' and 'thank you'."
39.Protect
○ Meaning: To keep safe from harm or injury.
○ Example: "A helmet helps protect your head."
40.Provide
○ Meaning: To make available; to supply.
○ Example: "The school will provide lunch for the students."
41.Puzzled
○ Meaning: Feeling confused because something is difficult to understand.
○ Example: "He looked puzzled by the difficult question."
42.Receive
○ Meaning: To be given something; to get.
○ Example: "I was happy to receive a letter from my friend."
43.Release
○ Meaning: To allow something to go free.
○ Example: "They decided to release the trapped bird."
44.Respond
○ Meaning: To say or do something in reply; to react.
○ Example: "Please respond to my question."
45.Respect
○ Meaning: A feeling of deep admiration for someone or something; to admire.
○ Example: "It's important to show respect for elders."
46.Serious
○ Meaning: Important; not joking or playful.
○ Example: "The doctor had a serious talk with the patient."
47.Special
○ Meaning: Better, greater, or different from what is usual.
○ Example: "Today is a special day because it's my birthday."
48.Support
○ Meaning: To hold something up; to provide encouragement or help.
○ Example: "The pillars support the roof of the building."
49.Travel
○ Meaning: To go from one place to another.
○ Example: "We love to travel to new cities."
50.Unique
○ Meaning: Being the only one of its kind; unlike anything else.
○ Example: "Each snowflake is unique."
Tips for Teaching Grade 3 Vocabulary:
● Contextual Reading: Encourage reading a variety of books. When a new word appears,
discuss its meaning in the context of the story.
● Word Walls: Create a visible "word wall" in the classroom or at home where new
vocabulary words are displayed.
● Vocabulary Journals: Have students keep a simple journal where they write the word,
its definition, and a sentence using the word. They can also draw a picture.
● Synonyms and Antonyms: Introduce the concepts of words that mean the same
(synonyms) and words that mean the opposite (antonyms) to deepen understanding.
● Root Words and Prefixes/Suffixes (Simple): Start introducing simple concepts like
"un-" meaning "not" (e.g., unhappy) or "-ful" meaning "full of" (e.g., helpful).
● Games: Continue to use engaging games like Pictionary, Charades, "Vocabulary Bingo,"
or "Word Detective."
● Discussion: Encourage students to use the new words in their spoken language and
class discussions.
