Fourth+Grade+Vocab

4 Harris Vocabulary Words from "The Red Stream" jagged- sharp & pointy glistened- shined or sparkled prevent- to stop something before it happens claim-to say that something is yours billowing- puffing out; flowing fling- to throw hard illusions-things that seem real, but are not

4 Harris Vocabulary Words from "The Seven Chinese Brothers" enormous- VERY large splendid-excellent; wonderful sympathy-feeling sorry for some else's pain or sadness basking- enjoying rest in a warm place confess- to say that you did something (that wasn't good) muttered- speak in a low voice & be hard to understand reunited- joined together again

4 Harris VOCAB 4/3 to 4/17 from "Feathers & Fools" fortunate- lucky contemplate-think deeply about something conceal- hide ridiculous- very silly tremble- shake all over from fear, cold, etc observation- act of watching carefully strut- walk in a proud & showing off way

4 Harris Vocab 4/20 to 4/24 from "Granite Baby" wailed- cried loudly & long burly- big & strong devour- eat in a greedy way disapprove- show that you don't like something mention- speak about for a moment relieved- freed from worry, fear, pain, etc. investigate- sudy collect & collect clues

4Harris Vocab 5/3 to 5/8 from "John Henry" tended- took care of shimmered- sparkled scurried- moved quickly glimpse- quick peek vanished- disappear before your eyes draped- covered over racket- loud noise

4Harris Vocab 5/11 to 5/15 from the book "FOX" persuade- try to get someone to do something you want them to do swift- very fast cling- stick on to; hold on tightly scorch- burn slightly envy- want what someone else has rejoice- be very glad & show it triumph- to win beam- smile brightly

4 Harris Vocab 5/18 to 5/22 from "Scat dread- have strong fear & dislike of something melancholy- deep sadness trudge- walk slowly with great effort scowl- a mean look or frown abruptly- suddenly and sharply brilliant- very bright gaze- look steading at something with interest

4Harris Vocab 5/25 to 6/2 from "Scat" nudge- give a gentle push or poke elusive- hard to hold onto or catch glance- quick look briskly- ina a quick & lively way vivid- very bright; strong retrieve- to go to bring something back startled- very surprised suddenly; might jump murmurs- soft sounds unable to be understood