4th Grade Vocab BCYL

smirk

smile in a mocking or condescending way

studio

workplace for the teaching or practice of an art

contract

a binding agreement that is enforceable by law

portable

easily or conveniently transported

timid

showing fear and lack of courage

observe

watch attentively

elderly

very old or advanced in years

deadline

the point in time at which something must be completed

country

the territory occupied by a nation

flexible

able to bend easily

nonsense

a message that seems to convey no meaning

available

obtainable or accessible and ready for use or service

portion

something determined in relation to a thing that includes it

whistling

the sound made by something moving rapidly or by steam coming out of a small opening

grave

a place for the burial of a corpse

contestant

a person who participates in competitions

applause

a demonstration of approval by clapping the hands together

poisonous

having the qualities of a substance that causes death

gymnastic

exercises intended to develop strength and agility

mansion

a large and imposing house