Leveled Word Cards (English Language Development) (Grade 4)
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loomed
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Grade 4, Unit 5, Week 5
loomedloomed
Definition
was likely to happen very soon
In Context
As the deadline loomed, it looked
as though they weren’t going to
finish the project.
Part of Speech
Verb
Synonyms
appeared, came into view
Making Word Connections
loom, looming
More Word Connections
mission, danger, mystery
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spacecraft
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Grade 4, Unit 5, Week 5
spacecraftspacecraft
Definition
a vehicle that can travel in space
In Context
The astronauts stay aboard the
spacecraft for many months when
they travel to space.
Part of Speech
Noun
Synonyms
spaceship, rocket ship
Making Word Connections
space, spaceman
More Word Connections
space, astronaut, moon, explore
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spacesuits
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Grade 4, Unit 5, Week 5
spacesuitsspacesuits
Definition
clothing that astronauts wear
In Context
Astronauts wear spacesuits to
protect their bodies while they are in
space.
Part of Speech
Noun
Making Word Connections
space, spaceship, spaceman
More Word Connections
gravity, protection, helmet,
environment
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weightless
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Grade 4, Unit 5, Week 5
weightlessweightless
Definition
having no weight, especially when
floating in space
In Context
Because there is no gravity in space,
everything is weightless.
Part of Speech
Adjective
Synonym
light
Antonyms
heavy, weighty
Making Word Connections
weight, weightlessly,
weightlessness
More Word Connections
moon, space, Earth, astronaut
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avoided
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Grade 4, Unit 6, Week 1
avoidedavoided
Definition
deliberately stayed away from
someone or something
In Context
She avoided learning how to write
because it was difficult for her.
Part of Speech
Verb
Synonyms
refrained from, shunned
Antonyms
confronted, faced
Making Word Connections
avoid, avoiding, avoidance
More Word Connections
learning, difficult, people, chores
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