Word Wizards - Stage 3 (Units 1-3)

Vocabulary flashcards covering all target words, definitions, and contextual usage examples from Word Wizards Stage 3 Units 1 (Working Together), 2 (Families), and 3 (The Desert).

tie

An article of clothing worn around the neck; as in, "He wears a tie."

cymbals

A musical percussion instrument known for being loud; as in, "The cymbals are loud."

dragon dance

A traditional performance or dance often watched during celebrations; as in, "We watch a dragon dance."

pole

A long, slender, rounded piece of wood or metal; as in, "Hold the pole."

quickly

At a fast speed or rapidly; as in, "Run quickly!"

twist

To rotate or turn a part of the body; as in, "Twist your body."

fair

A public gathering or festival for entertainment and fun; as in, "We go to the fair."

together

With or in proximity to another person or people; as in, "We work together."

stairs

A set of steps leading from one level to another; as in, "Walk up the stairs."

slowly

At a low speed or taking a long time; as in, "Walk slowly."

elbow

The joint between the forearm and the upper arm; as in, "My elbow hurts."

giggle

To laugh lightly and repeatedly in a silly or nervous way; as in, "The girls giggle."

carry

To support and move something from one place to another; as in, "I carry a box."

grumpy

Bad-tempered, irritable, or sulky; as in, "He feels grumpy."

bounce

To rebound or spring back after hitting a surface; as in, "The ball can bounce."

mammal

A class of warm-blooded vertebrate animals; as in, "A whale is a mammal."

ladder

A structure consisting of a series of rungs used for climbing up or down; as in, "Climb the ladder."

switch

A device for making and breaking the connection in an electric circuit; as in, "Turn on the switch."

parrot

A type of bird, often with brightly colored feathers; as in, "The parrot is green."

cross

To go or extend across from one side to another; as in, "Cross the road safely."

celebration

A special enjoyable event or party organized to mark an occasion; as in, "It is a big celebration."

bride

A woman on her wedding day or just before/after it; as in, "The bride looks happy."

groom

A man on his wedding day or just before/after it; as in, "The groom smiles."

banquet

A large, formal meal or feast for many people; as in, "We enjoy the banquet."

necklace

An ornamental chain or string of beads worn around the neck; as in, "Her necklace is pretty."

string

Material made of twisted threads used for tying or fastening; as in, "Tie it with a string."

hide and seek

A children's game in which one player searches for others who have hidden; as in, "We play hide and seek."

excited

Very enthusiastic, eager, and happy; as in, "I feel excited."

kimono

A traditional Japanese garment with wide sleeves; as in, "She wears a kimono."

petal

Each of the segments of the corolla of a flower; as in, "A petal falls down."

bridesmaids

Female attendants who accompany a bride at a wedding; as in, "The bridesmaids wear dresses."

henna

A reddish-brown dye used especially for coloring hair or adorning hands; as in, "She has henna on her hands."

proud

Feeling deep pleasure or satisfaction as a result of an achievement or quality; as in, "He feels proud."

get married

To enter into marriage or become spouses; as in, "They get married today."

beach

A sandy or pebbly shore by the ocean or a lake; as in, "We walk on the beach."

granddaughter

A daughter of one's son or daughter; as in, "My granddaughter is kind."

aunt

The sister of one's father or mother or the wife of one's uncle; as in, "My aunt visits us."

cousin

A child of one's uncle or aunt; as in, "My cousin can sing."

unmarried

Not married or single; as in, "He is unmarried."

lei

A garland or necklace of flowers, leaves, or shells; as in, "She wears a lei."

grandson

A son of one's son or daughter; as in, "His grandson is funny."

photographer

A person who takes photographs or pictures; as in, "The photographer takes pictures."

hump

A rounded projection or mound on the back of a camel; as in, "The camel has a hump."

eyelashes

Short, curved hairs growing on the edge of an eyelid; as in, "Her eyelashes are long."

Celsius

A scale of temperature on which water freezes at $0^\circ$ and boils at $100^\circ$; as in, "It is 30 degrees Celsius."

sharp

Having a thin edge or fine point capable of piercing or cutting; as in, "The thorn is sharp."

store

A retail establishment where goods are kept and sold; as in, "We go to the store."

degrees

A unit of measurement used for temperature; as in, "Today is 40 degrees."

trail

A marked or beaten path, typically through a wild or natural area; as in, "We walk on the trail."

splash

The sound or movement caused by striking or falling into liquid; as in, "The water makes a splash."

hurt

To cause or feel physical pain; as in, "My leg hurts."

thorn

A stiff, sharp-pointed woody projection on a plant stem; as in, "A thorn pricks me."

scurry

To move hurriedly with short, quick steps; as in, "The lizard scurries away."

wise

Having or showing experience, knowledge, and good judgment; as in, "The owl is wise."

coyote

A wild canine native to North America that runs fast; as in, "A coyote runs fast."

canyon

A deep gorge, typically one with a river flowing through it; as in, "The canyon is deep."

cactus

A succulent, spiny desert plant; as in, "The cactus is green."

oasis

A fertile or green area in an arid desert environment, often with water; as in, "We rest by the oasis."

minus

A mathematical operation indicating subtraction; as in, "Five minus two is three ($5 - 2 = 3$)."

argue

To give reasons or cite evidence in support of an idea, or to exchange heated opposing views; as in, "The boys argue."

hawk

A diurnal bird of prey with broad wings and keen eyesight; as in, "A hawk can fly high."

carve

To cut or shape a hard material such as rock or wood; as in, "They carve the rock."