4th Grade Words Flashcards
rattler (4th)
(noun) a New World pit viper that has a series of horned interlocking joints at the end of the tail which make short sharp noises when vibrated.
medley (4th)
(noun) a performance blending together a series of songs or other musical pieces.
difficult (4th)
(adjective) hard to do: not easy
flattery (4th)
(noun) praise that is excessive or not sincere.
drench (4th)
(verb) to make completely wet.
bonkers (4th)
(adjective) as if broken in mind.
seldom (4th)
(adverb) not often.
mustang (4th)
(noun) the small strong wild horse of western North America descended from horses brought in by the Spaniards.
fringe (4th)
(noun) a decorative border of hanging threads or strips.
calico (4th)
(noun) a blotched or spotted animal
mutiny (4th)
(noun) refusal to obey authority or orders
blossom (4th)
(noun) the usually colorful flower of a seed plant.
magma (4th)
(noun) hot liquid rock below the earth’s surface.
snippet (4th)
(noun) a small part, piece or thing; specifically; a brief quotable passage.
grumbling (4th)
(verb) complaining in a low voice.
mineral (4th)
(noun) a substance (such as diamond, gold or quartz) that is naturally formed and is not of plant or animal origin.
scarlet (4th)
(noun) any of various bright reds.
granola (4th)
(noun) rolled oats mixed with other ingredients (such as brown sugar, raisins, coconut and nuts) and eaten for breakfast or as a snack.
umpire (4th)
(noun) an official in a sport who rules on the plays.
Americana (4th)
(plural noun) materials concerning or characteristic of America.
nimble (4th)
(adjective) marked by quick light movement: agile
trinket (4th)
(noun) a small ornament (as a jewel or ring).
shoehorn (4th)
(verb) to force into a small, narrow or insufficient space: a squeeze.
aloha (4th)
(noun) love, affection, kindness – often used to express greeting or farewell.
pedigree (4th)
(noun) a list of showing the line of ancestors for a person or animal.
hubbub (4th)
(noun) a noisy confusion of sound.
several (4th)
(adjective) being more than two in number but not very many.
galaxy (4th)
(noun) one of billions of large systems of stars that make up the universe.
torrent (4th)
(noun) a raging flood or outpouring
announcer (4th)
(noun) a person who introduces television or radio programs and gives information.
beverage (4th)
(noun) a liquid for drinking
waist (4th)
(noun) the part of the body between the chest and hips
valiant (4th)
(adjective) showing courage: brave
thigh (4th)
(noun) the part of the leg from the hip to the knee
everglades (4th)
(plural noun) swampy grasslands at least seasonally covered by slowly moving water.
summary (4th)
(noun) a short restatement of the main points.
atrium (4th)
(noun) a square hall from which other rooms open and which is often used as a sitting room.
truce (4th)
(noun) an agreement between opponents to stop fighting for a period of time.
masterpiece (4th)
(noun) a supreme intellectual or artistic achievement; specifically; a work that marks the high point of a person’s creativity.
emerald (4th)
(noun) a highly prized gemstone of rich green color.
nonfiction (4th)
(noun) writing that is about facts or real events (rather than novels or stories).
platoon (4th)
(noun) a unit of soldiers consisting of two or more squads led by a lieutenant .
junior (4th)
(adjective) designed for or done by young people, especially adolescents.
kangaroo (4th)
(noun) a marsupial from Australia that moves by hopping on its strong rear legs.
excuse (4th)
(noun) a reason given to justify a fault, mistake or defect.
astronaut (4th)
(noun) a traveler in interplanetary space.
lyrics (4th)
(plural noun) the words of a song.
breadwinner (4th)
(noun) a family member whose wages pay for the household’s expenses.
worrywart (4th)
(noun) a person who worries too much or who worries for no reason.
cymbals (4th)
(plural noun) large brass plates that make a clashing sound when struck together or hit with a drumstick.
