Leveled Word Cards (English Language Development) (Grade 4)
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roadrunner
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Grade 4, Unit 1, Week 4
roadrunnerroadrunner
Definition
a small bird that runs very fast and
lives in the Southwest
In Context
We saw a roadrunner in the
desert that ran very quickly instead
of flying.
Part of Speech
Noun
Making Word Connections
run, runner
More Word Connections
Southwest, bird, desert, fast
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tortoise
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tortoisetortoise
Definition
a slow-moving animal with a hard
shell that covers its body
In Context
Another animal that we saw in the
desert was called a tortoise, and it
looked like a large turtle.
Part of Speech
Noun
Synonym
turtle
More Word Connections
turtle, shell, slow, large
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habitat
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Academic VocabularyGrade 4, Unit 1, Week 5
habitathabitat
Definition
the environment in which a plant or
animal lives
In Context
Many animals live in the lush, green
habitat of a nature preserve.
Part of Speech
Noun
Synonym
environment
Making Word Connections
habitable, habitation
More Word Connections
rivers, mountains, plains, field
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impressive
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impressiveimpressive
Definition
very good, beautiful, or pleasing
In Context
The scenery of Yosemite National
Park is very impressive.
Part of Speech
Adjective
Synonyms
amazing, awesome, spectacular
Making Word Connections
impress, impressiveness
More Word Connections
scenery, mountains, nature, beauty
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meadow
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meadowmeadow
Definition
a field with wild grass and flowers
In Context
Several types of wildflowers grow in
the meadow.
Part of Speech
Noun
Synonym
grassland
Making Word Connections
meadowy, meadowless
More Word Connections
fields, wild, natural, pasture
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