4th Grade Vocabulary Flashcards

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What is the definition of 'ability'?

An automatic signal warning of danger

The power or skill to do something (correct)

To analyze and study something carefully

A type of financial aid

What does 'accurate' mean?

Obvious and easy to see

Having financial means

Exactly correct (correct)

Complete and finished

What is the meaning of 'address'?

To persuade someone gently

To influence strongly

To direct a question at someone (correct)

To make something easier

What does it mean to 'afford'?

To have the financial means to do something Signup and view all the answers

What is 'alert'?

An automatic warning signal Signup and view all the answers

What does it mean to 'analyze'?

To examine carefully and study closely Signup and view all the answers

Who is considered an 'ancestor'?

Someone from whom you are descended Signup and view all the answers

What does 'annual' mean?

Happening once a year Signup and view all the answers

What does 'apparent' mean?

Obvious and easy to see Signup and view all the answers

What is the meaning of 'appropriate'?

Suitable for a particular condition Signup and view all the answers

How can an 'arena' be defined?

A space with an audience surrounding the stage Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of 'arrest'?

The act of apprehending a criminal. Signup and view all the answers

What does 'ascend' mean?

To move upward. Signup and view all the answers

What does 'assist' mean?

To aid or help. Signup and view all the answers

What does 'attempt' mean?

To try or make an effort. Signup and view all the answers

Define 'attentive'.

Alert and watchful; considerate; thoughtful. Signup and view all the answers

What does 'attractive' mean?

Pleasing to the eye or mind. Signup and view all the answers

Define 'awkward'.

Lacking grace or skill in manner or movement. Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of 'baggage'?

A case used to carry belongings when traveling. Signup and view all the answers

What does 'basic' mean?

Essential; fundamental. Signup and view all the answers

Define 'benefit'.

To gain or receive good results from something. Signup and view all the answers

What does 'blend' mean?

Mix together different elements. Signup and view all the answers

Define 'blossom'.

Develop or come to a promising stage. Signup and view all the answers

What is a 'burrow'?

A hole in the ground made by an animal for shelter. Signup and view all the answers

What does 'calculate' mean?

To work out by using arithmetic. Signup and view all the answers

What does 'capable' mean?

Have the skills and qualifications to do things well. Signup and view all the answers

Define 'captivity'.

The state of being held against one's will; loss of freedom. Signup and view all the answers

What does 'carefree' mean?

Free from worries; having no problems. Signup and view all the answers

What is 'century'?

100 years. Signup and view all the answers

What does 'chamber' mean?

A natural or artificial enclosed space. Signup and view all the answers

Define 'circular'.

Having the shape of a circle. Signup and view all the answers

What does 'coax' mean?

To persuade or urge in a gentle way. Signup and view all the answers

What is a 'column'?

An article giving opinions or perspectives, usually in a newspaper. Signup and view all the answers

Define 'communicate'.

To make known; to give or exchange information. Signup and view all the answers

What does 'competition' mean?

An occasion on which a winner is selected from among two or more contestants. Signup and view all the answers

What does 'complete' mean?

To finish. Signup and view all the answers

Define 'concentrate'.

To focus all one's thoughts or efforts on. Signup and view all the answers

What is 'concern'?

A feeling of sympathy for someone or something. Signup and view all the answers

What does 'conclude' mean?

Decide by reasoning. Signup and view all the answers

What does 'confuse' mean?

Mistake one thing for another. Signup and view all the answers

What does 'congratulate' mean?

To express pleasure over someone's success. Signup and view all the answers

Define 'considerable'.

Great in amount, size, importance. Signup and view all the answers

What does 'content' mean?

Satisfied. Signup and view all the answers

What does 'contribute' mean?

To give, along with others who are giving. Signup and view all the answers

Define 'crafty'.

Skilled at tricking others. Signup and view all the answers

What does 'create' mean?

Bring into existence. Signup and view all the answers

What does 'demonstrate' mean?

Provide evidence for. Signup and view all the answers

What does 'descend' mean?

To go down. Signup and view all the answers

What does 'desire' mean?

Expect and wish. Signup and view all the answers

What does 'destructive' mean?

Causing harm or damage. Signup and view all the answers

Define 'develop'.

Come into existence. Signup and view all the answers

What is 'disaster'?

Something that causes great damage or harm. Signup and view all the answers

What does 'disclose' mean?

To make known. Signup and view all the answers

What does 'distract' mean?

Draw someone's attention away from something. Signup and view all the answers

Define 'distress'.

To cause pain or sorrow; to trouble or worry. Signup and view all the answers

What does 'dusk' mean?

The time of day immediately following sunset. Signup and view all the answers

What does 'eager' mean?

Full of energy and desire to do something. Signup and view all the answers

What does 'ease' mean?

Make easier. Signup and view all the answers

What does 'entertain' mean?

To interest and amuse. Signup and view all the answers

What does 'entire' mean?

Having nothing left out; whole; complete. Signup and view all the answers

Define 'entrance'.

Something that provides access; a way to get into something. Signup and view all the answers

What does 'envy' mean?

Jealousy. Signup and view all the answers

What does 'essential' mean?

Absolutely necessary. Signup and view all the answers

What does 'extraordinary' mean?

Beyond what is ordinary or usual. Signup and view all the answers

What does 'flexible' mean?

Bending and snapping back readily without breaking. Signup and view all the answers

What does 'focus' mean?

Direct one's attention on something. Signup and view all the answers

What is 'fragile'?

Easily broken or damaged. Signup and view all the answers

What does 'frantic' mean?

Wildly excited. Signup and view all the answers

Define 'frequent'.

Happening often. Signup and view all the answers

What does 'frontier' mean?

A wilderness at the edge of a settled area of a country. Signup and view all the answers

Define 'furious'.

Very angry. Signup and view all the answers

What does 'generosity' mean?

Act of giving to others, willingness to contribute. Signup and view all the answers

What does 'hail' mean?

Greet enthusiastically or joyfully. Signup and view all the answers

What does 'hardship' mean?

Something that is hard to bear; difficulty. Signup and view all the answers

What does 'heroic' mean?

Showing extreme courage. Signup and view all the answers

What is a 'host'?

A person who invites guests to a social event. Signup and view all the answers

What does 'humble' mean?

Not proud; modest. Signup and view all the answers

What does 'impact' mean?

Influencing strongly. Signup and view all the answers

What does 'increase' mean?

Make bigger or more. Signup and view all the answers

What does 'indicate' mean?

To show. Signup and view all the answers

What does 'inspire' mean?

To motivate, guide, or influence; to give hope and courage. Signup and view all the answers

What does 'instant' mean?

Without delay; happening at once. Signup and view all the answers

What does 'invisible' mean?

Impossible or nearly impossible to see. Signup and view all the answers

Define 'jagged'.

Having a sharp, pointed edge or outline. Signup and view all the answers

What does 'lack' mean?

To be without. Signup and view all the answers

What is a 'limb'?

An arm, leg, or wing. Signup and view all the answers

What does 'limp' mean?

Not having strength, or walking unevenly. Signup and view all the answers

What does 'manufacture' mean?

The act of making something (a product) from raw materials. Signup and view all the answers

What does 'master' mean?

Be or become completely proficient or skilled in. Signup and view all the answers

Define 'mature'.

Characteristic of maturity. Signup and view all the answers

What does 'meadow' mean?

A field of grass or wildflowers. Signup and view all the answers

What does 'mistrust' mean?

Doubt about someone's honesty. Signup and view all the answers

What does 'mock' mean?

To make fun of. Signup and view all the answers

What does 'modest' mean?

Simple; not fancy or extreme. Signup and view all the answers

What does 'noble' mean?

Showing greatness of character by unselfish behavior. Signup and view all the answers

What is an 'orchard'?

A place where fruit trees grow. Signup and view all the answers

What does 'outstanding' mean?

Distinguished from others in excellence. Signup and view all the answers

What does 'peculiar' mean?

Unusual, strange. Signup and view all the answers

What does 'peer' mean?

An equal in age or position. Signup and view all the answers

What does 'permit' mean?

A legal document giving official permission to do something. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Vocabulary Words and Definitions

Ability: Refers to the power or skill to perform a task or activity.
Accurate: Describes something that is exactly correct and free from error.
Address: The act of directing a question or communication towards someone.
Afford: The capability of having the financial means to purchase something.
Alert: An automatic signal, typically auditory, that warns of potential danger.
Analyze: The process of examining something carefully for understanding.
Ancestor: A person from whom one is descended, typically more distant than a grandparent.
Annual: Events that occur once every year.
Apparent: A state of being obvious or easily seen.
Appropriate: Something that is suitable for a specific person, place, or situation.
Arena: A performance space surrounded on all sides by an audience.
Arrest: The act of apprehending or taking someone into custody, often relating to criminal acts.
Ascend: The action of moving upward.
Assist: To provide aid or help to someone.
Attempt: The effort made to try something.
Attentive: Describes a person who is alert, watchful, and considerate.
Attractive: Something that is visually pleasing or appealing to the mind.
Awkward: Lacking skill or grace in movement or performance.
Baggage: Cases or containers used for carrying belongings during travel.
Basic: Refers to something fundamental or essential.
Benefit: The positive outcome or gain received from something.
Blend: To mix different elements together.
Blossom: Represents development or coming into a promising stage.
Burrow: A hole created in the ground by an animal for shelter.
Calculate: The process of determining something by using arithmetic.
Capable: Having the necessary skills and qualifications to perform well.
Captivity: The condition of being held against one's will and losing freedom.
Carefree: A state of being free from worries or problems.
Century: A duration of 100 years.
Chamber: An enclosed space, either natural or artificial.
Circular: Describes a shape that resembles a circle.
Coax: To gently persuade or urge someone to do something.
Column: An article in a publication offering opinions or perspectives.
Communicate: The act of making known or exchanging information.
Competition: An event where a winner is selected among multiple contestants.
Complete: The act of finishing something.
Concentrate: To focus all mental efforts on a particular subject.
Concern: A feeling of sympathy or worry regarding someone or something.
Conclude: The process of arriving at a decision based on reasoning.
Confuse: To mix things up, leading to misunderstanding.
Congratulate: Expressing happiness or pleasure over another's success.
Considerable: Something that is significant in amount, size, or importance.
Content: A state of being satisfied with what one has.
Contribute: To give or supply as part of a collective effort.
Crafty: Skilled in tricking or deceiving others.
Create: The act of bringing something into existence.
Demonstrate: To provide evidence or examples for clarity.
Descend: The act of moving downward.
Desire: The feeling of wanting or wishing for something.
Destructive: Anything that causes harm or damage.
Develop: The process of coming into existence or maturing.
Disaster: An event resulting in significant damage or harm.
Disclose: The act of making something known that was previously hidden.
Distract: To draw someone's attention away from something.
Distress: To cause pain, sorrow, or worry.
Dusk: The period of time just after sunset when daylight fades.
Eager: Full of energy and desire to engage in activity.
Ease: The act of making a task simpler or less difficult.
Entertain: To amuse or interest someone.
Entire: Describes something that is whole or complete without omissions.
Entrance: An access point or way into a place.
Envy: The feeling of jealousy towards someone else's advantages.
Essential: Something that is absolutely necessary.
Extraordinary: Describes something beyond what is common or usual.
Flexible: Capable of bending and returning to original shape without breaking.
Focus: To direct attention onto a specific subject.
Fragile: Something that is easily broken or damaged.
Frantic: Highly excited or distraught.
Frequent: Occuring often or repeatedly.
Frontier: A wild region at the edge of settled land in a country.
Furious: Displaying extreme anger.
Generosity: Willingness to give or contribute to others.
Hail: To greet someone with enthusiasm.
Hardship: A condition that causes difficulty or suffering.
Heroic: Exhibiting extreme courage or noble character.
Host: A person who invites others to a social gathering.
Humble: Reflects a modest and unassuming nature.
Impact: To influence strongly.
Increase: To make larger or greater in size or amount.
Indicate: To demonstrate or show something.
Inspire: To motivate or instill hope and courage in someone.
Instant: Describes something happening immediately without delay.
Invisible: Nearly impossible to see.
Jagged: Has a sharp, pointed edge or outline.
Lack: To be without something.
Limb: Refers to an arm, leg, or wing of an animal or human.
Limp: Exhibits a lack of strength, walking unevenly.
Manufacture: The process of making products from raw materials.
Master: To achieve complete proficiency in a skill.
Mature: Reflective of characteristics typical of maturity.
Meadow: An expanse of grass or wildflowers.
Mistrust: The feeling of doubt regarding someone's honesty.
Mock: To make fun of or tease someone.
Modest: Simple and not fancy or extreme in nature.
Noble: Demonstrates greatness of character and unselfish behavior.
Orchard: A cultivated area where fruit trees are grown.
Outstanding: Distinguished by excellence among others.
Peculiar: Describes something that is unusual or strange.
Peer: An individual who shares the same age or status as another.
Permit: A legal document granting official permission to carry out a specific action.

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